Community Wealth Building Advisor

The Office of Economic Development (OED) works to shape a more equitable, prosperous, and competitive future for Seattle

• and we're at an exciting moment. With strong foundations, a clear strategy, and a well-established structure, OED is advancing initiatives that expand access to economic opportunity, close the racial wealth gap, and fuel innovation and growth across the city. The Community Wealth Building Advisor sits at the center of this work! You will lead the City's community wealth building (CWB) strategy
• further developing and managing an implementation plan that aligns programs, partnerships, and investments to build wealth in Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color.

You'll translate the priorities outlined in the Future of Seattle Economy framework and the Generational Wealth Initiative into actionable policies and programs that shift outcomes, deepen community ownership, and create lasting, measurable impact.

Your top three priorities:

Strategy development and program management Build and manage a community wealth-building implementation plan and foster alignment within OED and across departments on strategies, execution, and expected outcomes. Partnerships and policy Develop policy recommendations to advance community wealth, and build and maintain key partnerships with community stakeholders, public and private funders, and colleagues across the City. People management Supervise, support, and provide strategic and day-to-day guidance to a team of two, ensuring alignment with team goals and priorities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Initiative & Action Plan Management Develop and manage a community wealth-building implementation plan with clear strategies and milestones, drawing from pilot learnings, guiding documents, and stakeholder input. Provide leadership within the CWB team and act on guidance from the CWB Manager and department leadership. Establish and track metrics across programs that build community wealth through business ownership and local asset ownership. Incubate and pilot new programs and partnerships, and develop an evaluation framework to determine which investments should be scaled. Coordinate across departments to evaluate existing City investments, policies, and other levers that intersect with community wealth outcomes. Manage the initial $1M initiative budget, including resource allocation, contract development, negotiation of scopes of work, and accountability for deliverables. Funding & Policy Development Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships and engage funders, investors, and other partners to leverage resources for community wealth building. Conduct policy analysis and research to develop and advance policies that help close the racial wealth gap. Establish structures for ongoing community engagement to ensure City strategies and policy recommendations are aligned with community-informed priorities. People Management Supervise, support, and guide a team of up to two community development specialists. Lead strategic planning, work planning, and annual goal-setting; manage performance toward key results. Support program managers in aligning programs and measuring impact related to community wealth building and emerging policy initiatives.

Please note:

This job ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We know no candidate will bring every qualification

• and that's not the expectation.

A strong, inclusive economy is built by people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We value transferable skills, a growth mindset, nontraditional career paths, and demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice. If you're excited about this role and bring a combination of the qualifications below, we want to hear from you! You'll thrive in this role if you bring a mixture of the qualifications listed below.

Experience and skills in:

• Policy development, program design, community engagement, and/or small business development
• People management
• Program design and implementation
• Cross-sector collaboration
• Matrix management on priority initiatives
• Navigating ambiguity Ability to:
• Provide clear guidance and support to staff and matrixed teams
• Align teams and stakeholders toward shared outcomes
• Build trust and facilitate collaboration that drives change
• Think strategically with the big picture at the center
• Be solution-oriented and outcomes-driven
• Synthesize data, research, and insights from diverse partners A passion for:
• Advancing the City's Race and Social Justice goals
• Contributing to an inclusive, diverse, and vibrant economy
• Addressing the racial wealth gap and the systems that create economic inequality
• Embodying department and City values, including collaboration

Additionally:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check This full-time, salaried position is classified as Strategic Advisor 2, General Government-L17, and reports to the Community Wealth Building Manager.

This role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Seattle and

PROTEC17

• Strategic Advisors & Managers. The full salary range for this classification is $61.90
• 92.84 per hour. Following a pay equity and budget analysis, the identified salary range for this role is $141,984
• $150,336 ($68
• $72/hour based on 2088 hours a year).

Benefits:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information is available at https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans. Why work at the City of Seattle? At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job—it's a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works, lives, or plays in our city. With 12,000 employees across 40+ departments and 1,100 job titles, we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Whatever your role, you'll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example—inclusive, innovative, equitable, and community-focused—while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together. Join us in building a Seattle where everyone thrives. Application Process Here are some informational-only tips on applying and interviewing with us. In addition to completing the application fully by the posted deadline at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle , please attach:

• A cover letter describing why you want to support the work of the CWB team and your qualifications for the position
• A PDF of your current résumé summarizing the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you would bring to this leadership role Please note: The Office of Economic Development does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen or evaluate applications.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure an equitable and human-centered process.

Who may apply:

This position is open to all individuals whose experience, skills, and abilities align with the qualifications above. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds—including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience—to apply.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If selected to advance in this hiring process, applicants will need to successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Hiring Timeline:

We anticipate conducting first

• and second-round interviews at the end of May and the beginning of June 2026.

Our target hire date is July 2026.

Language Premium Pay:

Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are evaluated and assigned to provide direct in-language communication, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.

Accommodations and Questions:

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive all benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Nicolette.

Hornbeck@seattle.gov with any questions or accommodation requests.