OLEO Community Engagement Manager
Community Engagement Manager
Discover a fulfilling career fighting for equity and social justice while making a difference in your community. The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) is recruiting a Community Engagement Manager that will lead its policy education and public engagement efforts as well as manage the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO).
OLEO is dedicated to improving the lives of King County residents through its independent oversight of the King County Sheriff’s Office. We aim to further policing standards that are driven by the community and rooted in equity through objective reviews, independent investigations, and evidence-based policy recommendations.
We are committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment and value lived experiences. People of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions are encouraged to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce who reflects the County we serve. We believe a diverse workforce is a strong workforce.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Successful candidates for this position will be able to clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Provide strategic leadership for community engagement projects aimed at improving and increasing dialogue related to policing and police oversight. Utilize CACLEO members and coordinate with OLEO staff for such purposes.
- Lead and support the members of CACLEO to ensure that the committee is fully constituted, well-run, productive, and effective.
- Develop and edit written and other communications on behalf of OLEO and CACLEO for dissemination to diverse stakeholders.
- Develop systems to monitor and measure results of community engagement efforts and evaluate success in meeting OLEO's goals and mandate.
- Display knowledge of equity and social justice principles and experience putting those principles into practice.
A complete description of the Community Engagement Manager duties can be found here: kcc (kingcounty.gov)
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The ideal candidate will have a passion for effective community relationship building and understanding of police accountability. This position supervises and gives direction to the Community Engagement Specialist. Experience in grassroots advocacy, volunteer coordination, and/or community organizing; knowledge of issues related to police practices and accountability; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and experience in website and social media content creation and management are highly desired.
This position requires at least five years of professional experience in community engagement or a closely related field, which may include: administering community-based programs; coordinating volunteers; creating community outreach and education plans; working with marginalized communities; and leading community-based organizations.
You are invited to translate lived experiences and transferable skills to satisfy the requirements of this position. Candidates with non-traditional career paths are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate skills and abilities to:
- Produce professional, engaging, and educational internal and external communications on complex and sometimes controversial topics.
- Convert complex community input into actionable and measurable goals.
- Use multiple engagement platforms, including traditional and social media.
- Work collaboratively with numerous key stakeholders and facilitate group processes.
- Evaluate and improve effectiveness of group discussions, problem solving, consensus building and action plans.
- Solicit input and identify the public policy issues to be presented, synthesized, and conveyed to policy makers, community groups, residents of King County and CACLEO in a way that promotes open and constructive discussion and feedback.
Supplemental Information
Together with leadership and our employees, we are changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is open to all qualified applicants. Acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States are required by federal immigration law.
This position is a salaried, at-will, overtime-exempt classification that is not eligible for the county Career Service system. The standard workweek is 35 hours. Non-traditional work hours and travel throughout King County may occasionally be required.
Full benefits are available, some of which include the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System; county health insurance, dental, and vision plans; parental leave; local transit pass and other local alternative transportation incentives; and deferred compensation plan. To see all benefits, visit Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement at https://kingcounty.gov/audience/emp oyees/benefits.aspx
This position requires a mandatory criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Interested individuals should submit a complete online King County application. Online applications are preferred; however, if you are unable to apply online, visit www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options. Failure to submit all required forms and materials may limit further consideration.
To apply, you must submit:
- A completed job application
- A resume and cover letter (Cover letter entered in supplemental question 1)
- Supplemental questions
Applications materials will be screened for writing accuracy, clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. Applicants who pass the screening section will be asked to complete a phone interview before moving to the panel interview.
Our tentative plan for panel interviews will be during the week of November 18, 2024.
NOTE: If selected to move forward to the interview, you will be required to complete an online reference check.