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Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Community Outreach Organizer

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A Community or Political Organizer works to unite citizens around a concern, ranging from reducing environmental pollution to fighting prejudice. Can be involved in organizing and working on political campaigns to advance social goals.

$62,217 / year median in Washington

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Community Outreach Organizer Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
  • 3.1 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $29.82
  • $32.
38 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Employee assistance program 403(b) Professional development assistance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Project management Cultural competency Community relationship building Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The ACE Community Organizer advances the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's Advocacy & Community Engagement (ACE) Department by building community power, strengthening civic participation, advancing policy priorities, and supporting systems level change that improves outcomes for Black communities and historically underserved populations. Working across multiple initiatives and funding sources, the Community Organizer develops trusted community relationships, coordinates outreach and engagement activities, facilitates community education, supports advocacy campaigns, and helps translate community voice into meaningful action. The position supports ACE's strategic priorities through coalition building, public engagement, policy education, community organizing, and data informed program implementation while contributing to departmental goals, grant deliverables, and organizational impact.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Communications, or related field preferred. Minimum two years of experience in community engagement, organizing, advocacy, public policy, or related work. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent relationship building, facilitation, and project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Demonstrates cultural competency
  • Basic understanding of civic engagement Ability to build trust quickly Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Washington State legislative and local government processes. Experience with coalition building, advocacy campaigns, grant funded initiatives, or community-based programming. Experience with CRM systems, outreach tracking, and program reporting.
ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION
  • Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period Medical
  • $8,741.40 per year Dental
  • $570 per year Vision
  • $65.04 per year Group Life & ADD
  • $41.70 per year Employee Assistance Program
  • $57.60 per year 403(b) retirement
  • $100 per month Health & Fitness Benefit
  • $419.88 per year 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 the 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 based on 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.