King County, WA
Summary
King County is launching an ambitious effort to ensure that government delivers high‑quality, efficient and equitable services to every resident through the King County Delivers plan. To support this work, we are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and knowledgeable East King County Relations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Executive’s Office representative to East King County, building strong, trusting, and sustained relationships with community‑based organizations, local governments, cultural organizations, small businesses, local chambers, advocacy groups, and residents.
Develop a deep and ongoing understanding of community priorities – especially around public safety, transportation, behavioral health, housing, immigrant and refugee services, economic opportunity and youth engagement.
Identify emerging issues and help coordinate rapid, effective responses in partnership with County departments and the Community Service and Response team.
Attend community meetings, listening sessions, neighborhood convenings and local government briefings to strengthen relationships and ensure the Executive’s Office remains accessible.
Support the implementation of resident‑first and rapid‑response engagement strategies.
Provide timely updates to the Director and Executive leadership team on trends, issues, opportunities and community feedback from the represented region.
Coordinate with regional partners, including cities, schools, human service providers and coalitions, to support shared goals and ensure residents can navigate County services effectively.
Expectations
Be out in the county to connect and build relationships with those we serve and those with whom we partner.
Be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. Meetings may not have a call‑in option for required in‑person days, and the expectation is to be in the office.
Be on time, respectful of others’ time and responsive when needed.
Bring an urgency to the work. We will start fast. The work will be intense, challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Meetings will have written expectations, including an agenda with the goals and outcomes. Owners and next steps will be clear.
Processes and work will continuously improve.
Values
Serve with integrity.
Show initiative and work hard.
Prioritize outcomes over optics.
Center those most impacted and put “boots on the ground.”
Resolve challenges with a “yes, and” mindset.
Work as one, adaptable, mission‑driven team.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Extensive experience (5+ years) of external relations in King County communities or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong relationship‑building, listening and communication skills across diverse communities.
Experience in community relations, external affairs, public engagement or similar work.
Deep understanding of the unique dynamics and assets of East King County and ability to navigate complex, rapidly changing environments.
Comfortable representing the Executive’s Office – and sometimes the Executive – in public settings and building trust with community leaders and partners.
Highly responsive, organized and able to distill information quickly for leadership decision‑making.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive executive‑level salary, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health, retirement and leave benefits. Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
Application Process To apply, please submit your résumé, a brief cover letter and a statement of interest describing how your experience aligns with the King County Delivers vision of transparent, equitable and accountable government.
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Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Executive’s Office representative to East King County, building strong, trusting, and sustained relationships with community‑based organizations, local governments, cultural organizations, small businesses, local chambers, advocacy groups, and residents.
Develop a deep and ongoing understanding of community priorities – especially around public safety, transportation, behavioral health, housing, immigrant and refugee services, economic opportunity and youth engagement.
Identify emerging issues and help coordinate rapid, effective responses in partnership with County departments and the Community Service and Response team.
Attend community meetings, listening sessions, neighborhood convenings and local government briefings to strengthen relationships and ensure the Executive’s Office remains accessible.
Support the implementation of resident‑first and rapid‑response engagement strategies.
Provide timely updates to the Director and Executive leadership team on trends, issues, opportunities and community feedback from the represented region.
Coordinate with regional partners, including cities, schools, human service providers and coalitions, to support shared goals and ensure residents can navigate County services effectively.
Expectations
Be out in the county to connect and build relationships with those we serve and those with whom we partner.
Be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. Meetings may not have a call‑in option for required in‑person days, and the expectation is to be in the office.
Be on time, respectful of others’ time and responsive when needed.
Bring an urgency to the work. We will start fast. The work will be intense, challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Meetings will have written expectations, including an agenda with the goals and outcomes. Owners and next steps will be clear.
Processes and work will continuously improve.
Values
Serve with integrity.
Show initiative and work hard.
Prioritize outcomes over optics.
Center those most impacted and put “boots on the ground.”
Resolve challenges with a “yes, and” mindset.
Work as one, adaptable, mission‑driven team.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Extensive experience (5+ years) of external relations in King County communities or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong relationship‑building, listening and communication skills across diverse communities.
Experience in community relations, external affairs, public engagement or similar work.
Deep understanding of the unique dynamics and assets of East King County and ability to navigate complex, rapidly changing environments.
Comfortable representing the Executive’s Office – and sometimes the Executive – in public settings and building trust with community leaders and partners.
Highly responsive, organized and able to distill information quickly for leadership decision‑making.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive executive‑level salary, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health, retirement and leave benefits. Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
Application Process To apply, please submit your résumé, a brief cover letter and a statement of interest describing how your experience aligns with the King County Delivers vision of transparent, equitable and accountable government.
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