Public Health – Seattle & King County is hiring!

Public Health – Seattle & King County is hiring!

By: Alexandra de Leon Date: November 10th, 2022

The Office of Equity and Community Partnerships in the Director’s Office, Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC), is seeking a Community Partnerships Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) who will bring their lived experiences as well as their technical expertise to develop a coordinated community engagement strategy for the department. PHSKC is engaged in creating and supporting the systems, tools, and staff capacity so Public Health can authentically, effectively, and sustainably partner with communities in order to advance community-centered strategies to address the social determinants of health and inequities.

The Community Partnerships Manager will work closely with OECP staff and members of the department’s Community Engagers Team to facilitate this effort as well as to assure that it is aligned with the County’s declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis and Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan. This role is looking for candidates skilled and passionate about amplifying Black and Indigenous voices, with a deep understanding of how institutional racism adversely impacts these communities. The position will be a member of the Office of Equity and Community Partnerships and will report to the Director of the Office and will be supported by shared administrative staff.

This recruitment will remain open until filled with the first review of applications taking place for applications received by 11:59pm on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Commitment to Equity and Social Justice: Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation’s history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To apply, visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/