The EcoDistrict is a community-driven effort that promotes socially equitable, environmentally resilient, and culturally vibrant neighborhoods. Supported by the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, EcoDistrict focuses on making the most densely populated urban village in the Pacific Northwest livable and sustainable for all people by piloting new and innovative ideas at the neighborhood level that can then be scaled to city or regional levels.

The EcoDistrict Community Development Associate will support the development of EcoDistrict projects in collaboration with other EcoDistrict staff and partners. The associate will use a range of tools, including policy advocacy, community organizing, research, and capacity building, to support a range of projects, which may include but are not limited to:

Street Activation and Public Space Design

Land use, urban design, and transportation projects

Community and Environmental Resilience

Education and Health Programs

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education and demonstrated passion for community development, urban planning, equity and social justice, and/or environmental advocacy

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; and advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, project management, and organization skills

Ability to work independently and a collaborative working style

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Comfort engaging with racially and economically diverse community members

Self-motivation and ability to work independently

Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

An understanding of land use, housing, public health, and transportation policy and/or the ability to quickly learn about policy issues in new areas

The flexibility to attend virtual evening meetings

Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in architecture, community development, economic development, urban planning, green building, or equivalent combination of education and experience

ULMS Total Compensation

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,325 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $37.80 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor,