Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator job in Yakima

Contribute to the Future of Yakima Valley:
A Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator will play a key role with developing relationships with member jurisdictions, traveling to meetings and events in the valley to meet with city staff, and engaging the public with community involvement processes.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION
The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments is a small group of highly professional and dedicated staff committed to making a difference in the Yakima Valley Region.

The primary focus of the current position is to develop and implement initiatives that increase community involvement within the jurisdiction. The successful applicant is required to have the ability to obtain a Washington State driver’s license, have their own transportation and be able to travel frequently around the region; including night meetings, events, and / or throughout the state for trainings.

The Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator will possess the knowledge for principles and practices of community events, working directly with vulnerable and underserved communities. Identifying and fostering relationships with existing community leaders and organizers will play a key role in the success of this position.