Communications Advisor

<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " data-pasted="true"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">HSD’s Legislative &amp; External Affairs (LEA) team is hiring a Communications Strategic Advisor (SA2) to help shape and deliver clear, human-centered communication about the City of Seattle’s homelessness prevention and response efforts in partnership with the department’s Homelessness division.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">As the main communications support for the Homelessness division, this role will become a trusted subject matter communications lead, and help translate complex, fast-moving homelessness response operations into timely and accurate communications for residents, partners, media, and elected officials. In addition, communications coordination and support for Seattle City Council on homelessness related topics will be central to this role.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">The SA2’s portfolio will cover the department’s eviction prevention response, outreach services and efforts to connect unsheltered neighbors to shelter and services, and other homelessness response investments, including the City’s partnership with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, and initiatives to build, relocate, and preserve shelter including activation of City facilities during severe weather emergencies. &nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " data-pasted="true"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>Communications Strategy and Deliverables </strong></p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Draft, edit, and publish a steady stream of communications products, including press releases, media materials, blog posts, one-pagers, FAQs, briefings, web content, and social media campaigns.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Translate complex information into plain-language, human-centered messaging for the public and stakeholders.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>Media Relations</strong>&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Serve as a key contributor on media responses, including drafting statements, reactive lines, Q&amp;As, and background materials.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Coordinate review and approval across appropriate City partners to ensure communications are factually accurate, aligned, and meet deadlines.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Support proactive media opportunities that elevate impact and outcomes.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>City Council and Constituent Liaison Support (Homelessness)</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Collaborate on constituent and stakeholder response coordinating input across multiple departments and subject matter experts.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Draft and/or finalize responses to Council offices ensuring messaging is consistent, responsive, and aligned with City leadership communications expectations.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">-Support Council engagement by preparing brief, high-impact presentations, talking points, one-pagers, and briefing materials.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-pasted="true"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">- Bachelor's degree in communications, social science, public relations, journalism, OR a related field&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">- Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a similar role, preferably with a focus on social issues or public policy&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties</p></div><br><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong><br><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">- </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prior experience working with organizations addressing homelessness</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Exceptional written and oral communication skills</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Proven ability to navigate complex relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Strong organizational and project management skills</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Collaborative and reliable team member</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- An understanding of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative</span></span><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-pasted="true"><p data-pasted="true" style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span data-pasted="true" style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">The full pay range for this opportunity is $56.57 - $84.88 an hour.</strong></span></p><br><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">*This opportunity is open until filled with the first resume pull date expected to be February 3rd, 2026</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>Hiring Process</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">1. Completed NEOGOV online application.&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color:inherit; color:inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">2. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education. &nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. &nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">4. Supplemental questionnaire response&nbsp;</p></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; position: relative; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">5. Optional but Encouraged: Portfolio of Recent Work</p></div><br><p data-pasted="true" style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full&nbsp;</strong></span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">driver's</strong></span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">&nbsp;abstract, dependent upon position.</strong></span></span></p><br><p style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span data-pasted="true" style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">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.&nbsp;</span><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:&nbsp;</span><a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans" tabindex="0" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">First time applying at the City of Seattle?</strong>&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/HumanResources/Talent/Application%20and%20Interviewing%20Tips.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" tabindex="0" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" text-decoration: underline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: inherit;"><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">View our tips and tricks for making your application stand out.</span></span></a><a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">(Download PDF reader)</a></p><p style="margin: 2.66667px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 2.66667px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><br></strong></p><p style="margin: 2.66667px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Who may apply:&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different viewpoints and life experiences. Your application 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 of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.</span></span></p>