Language Access Advisor

Full Job Description

The Office

The mission of the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is to improve the lives of Seattle’s immigrant and refugee families.

The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs centers racial equity and community engagement in its work and seeks candidates who are committed to these values.

The Job

One of OIRA’s focuses is providing language access and in-language support to immigrants, refugees, and English language learners.

OIRA is recruiting for a Language Access Advisor with subject matter expertise, strategic planning and implementation skills, and the ability to build successful partnerships across organizations.

You will impact the work in the following areas:

Requirements

To be successful, you are committed to:

To be effective, you have:

Qualifications

A successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to expanding and continually improving language access. This experience should be complemented by demonstrated knowledge and ability in the following areas:

Please note that this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the 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.

Additional Information

This job is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt. The full pay range for this position is $51.88-77.82. For office pay equity reasons, this position will be paid $54.61/hour.

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!

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management. You may be asked to attend meetings and events that occur on weekday evenings and weekends.

We offer 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 our website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in this job and how your skills could expand language access at the City of Seattle
• A PDF of your current resume

This position is open to applicants who meet the qualifications. 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 to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities will be provided 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.