Engagement Coordinator

Salary : $97,469.27 - $123,914.91 Annually
Location : City Hall: 18415 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00282
Department: Executive
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.
This role involves collaborating with staff to identify and build out communication plans for outreach needs, managing the city's editorial calendar, and assisting the Communications and Engagement Manager in the development of press releases and other messaging across all City needs.

Recruitment information:

• Note: This role will initially be onsite for up to the first six months with the potential opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule.
• In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit either two to three relevant work samples, or a document containing links to relevant work samples or portfolio.

What will you do in this position?

• Serve as a central coordinator and liaison between departments and the communications and engagement team.
• Meet with department staff to discuss upcoming projects and needs and identify key information to be shared with the community, build communication plans to ensure information is scheduled accordingly.
• Manage the City's central editorial calendar and update the City's content calendar in partnership with the Digital Content Coordinator.
• Work closely with leadership to develop press releases and draft community updates.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Work together with departments to cultivate strong and collaborative partnerships.
• Build well-organized communication plans for department needs, coordinating efficiently and effectively with the communications and engagement team to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrate professional and technical expertise to effectively perform the job, supported by relevant experience or training.
• Efficiently evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands.
• Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives to actively support shared goals through collaboration and mutual respect.
• Effectively convey information and ideas through various communication methods, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
• Identify new and different approaches to situations, problems, and opportunities.
• Succeed in understanding others and skillfully use interpersonal qualities such as empathy, respect, and patience to engage meaningfully.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.



Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.
We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.
For a general listing of City of Bothell's benefits, click on the following link
01

Please select all that apply: fields in which you have 3 or more years of experience.

• Communications
• Community engagement
• Digital engagement
• Marketing
• Media relations

02

Which best describes your writing and editing experience?

• Advanced: I regularly write and edit communications materials and edit the writing of others for clarity, accuracy, and audience needs.
• Proficient: I have experience writing communications materials and editing my own work or the work of others.
• Developing: I have some experience writing or editing communications materials.
• No experience: I do not have this experience.

03

Have you ever built or maintained an editorial or communications calendar? How did you structure it and keep it up to date? (Word Count: 400)
04

Do you have experience creating and executing communications plans for very different, conflicting, or unrelated needs? What type of organization was this for and how did you approach this challenge? (Word Count: 400)
05

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit either 2 to 3 relevant work samples, or a document containing links to relevant work samples or portfolio. Did you attach the required document(s) to this application?

• Yes
• No

06

I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.

• Yes
• No

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