Community Investment Lead for Reconnect South Park - Temporary

Full Job Description

THE OFFICE

The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) ensures that City departments are aligned and coordinated in planning and advancing equitable development for Seattle’s future growth.

OPCD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The fields of urban planning and community development have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people.

We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

THE JOB

We are recruiting for a 2-year, benefitted temporary assignment to continue the collaborative work OPCD has been doing with the South Park neighborhood.

This work focuses on planning for neighborhood stability and community wealth in the context of potential future changes to the SR 99 corridor, ensuring that public investment supports housing stability, small business continuity, and long-term economic opportunity.

We are seeking applicants with expertise in community ownership and non-speculative development, housing and land systems, small business and workforce strategy, and/or public investment planning.

Ideally, you will bring depth in at least one of these areas and working knowledge across others, with the ability to independently assess neighborhood conditions and translate analysis into practical, community-rooted strategies that prevent displacement and build long-term economic stability.

This work requires a technically grounded strategist who can work in close partnership with community-based organizations to clarify priorities and co-develop durable implementation pathways.

The assignment priorities are:

Requirements

To be successful, you are committed to:

• Working to prevent displacement and supporting historically underserved and underinvested in communities to thrive in place
• Ensuring that public investments strengthen neighborhood stability and deliver lasting benefits for the people and businesses rooted there
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships
• Listening and collaborating with people who have lived experience with displacement pressure
• Accessible communication and transparency

To be effective in this role, you have:

• Experience working on place-based efforts related to housing stability, small-business support, workforce development, or community-centered economic development
• Familiarity with tools that support long-term neighborhood stability, such as community land trusts, shared ownership models, non-speculative development approaches, zoning or land use policy, and land stewardship frameworks
• Experience working with or supporting communities facing displacement pressure, including neighborhoods with strong immigrant and multilingual populations
• Worked successfully across disciplines and sectors, including housing, economic development, workforce or job training programs, land use planning, and public investment
• Strong listening and accessible communication skills across all formats and audiences, including the ability to synthesize and share technical, policy, and community information clearly
• Second or multiple language skills (not required, but helpful)

Qualifications

In addition to the skills and abilities listed above, this job requires the following or a combination of experience, training, and education that provides an equivalent background to perform the job:

Five years of professional experience in community development, housing and real estate strategy, land use and zoning analysis, small business or workforce development, public investment planning, or related neighborhood-scale economic development work.

OR

Four years of professional experience in community development, housing and real estate strategy, land use and zoning analysis, small business or workforce development, public investment planning, or related neighborhood-scale economic development work, and an associate’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field

OR

Three years of professional experience in community development, housing and real estate strategy, land use and zoning analysis, small business or workforce development, public investment planning, or related neighborhood-scale economic development work, and a bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field

Additional Information

This 2-year temporary assignment is classified as a Planning & Development Specialist, Senior, and is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with PROTEC17 – Professionals Unit. The salary range is $56.23 - $65.54.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.

In addition to completing the application atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattlefully, please attach:

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why Work for 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 that thrives!

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 about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The Office of Planning & Community Development 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, medical condition, or pregnancy.

The Office of Planning and Community Development 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.

Accommodation:

Individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact Kate.Moore@seattle.gov with questions or to request accommodations.