Salary : $94,883.28 - $116,635.20 Annually
Location : City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAF

Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review date of September 28, 2026.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

This position performs professional and administrative work to assist in the development of the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Program, which is a coalition of King County and eleven (11) South King County Cities: Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Sea Tac, Tukwila, and King County. SKHHP is seeking a highly organized and collaborative professional who can balance administrative coordination, stakeholder engagement, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will independently manage governance-related workflows, including agenda development, meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up in support of the Executive Manager and Advisory Board.
This role will also support compliance and data management by assisting with annual reporting, monitoring affordable housing requirements, and maintaining systems that track property contacts, tenant demographics, and asset health. The successful candidate will be comfortable coordinating with public agencies, monitoring projects, and partnering with the Executive Manager on day-to-day administrative and organizational needs.

Primary Duties
Project Evaluation & Selection: Support the Community Advisory Board and Executive Board to evaluate and select housing capital projects for funding.

Board Management: Planning, staffing, and facilitating monthly meetings for the Community Advisory Board.

Compliance Monitoring: Supporting the Executive Manager in overseeing compliance for awarded SKHHP projects.
Strategic Coordination: Collaborating with other public funders to ensure the ongoing success and alignment of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
While these are just a few primary functions of this position, please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Land-Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field is required.

AND

• Three years of successful work experience in a combination of: affordable housing sector; project coordination and facilitation; community outreach and engagement; policy research; and data collection and analysis;

OR

• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with South King County, affordable housing policies, and local governance structures.
• Prior experience with community organizing and/or coalition building.
• Knowledge of local housing and homelessness initiatives and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government, including experience working with elected officials and staff at the local government level.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Possess and retain valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:

READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
01

Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.We do encourage you to upload a resume and/or cover letter as they can be reviewed after the first initial screening and have been invited to skills testing or interviewing.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

02

Your application and materials will be evaluated against the posted minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be sure your general application clearly reflects the posted qualifications. In addition, applicants will be evaluated against the following areas. You must address these areas in order to receive maximum credit for your experience and training.Please indicate your highest level of education completed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in unrelated field.
• Associate's Degree in Land-Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Land-Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field.
• Master's Degree in unrelated field.
• Master's Degree in Land-Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field.

03

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in the following areas: affordable housing; project coordination and facilitation; community outreach and engagement; policy research; and data collection and analysis.

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 6 - 7 years
• More than 7 years

04

Do you have a valid state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing and able to use your own vehicle to travel to participating agencies in King County? (NOTE: mileage reimbursement will be provided.)

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience in developing housing policies, programs and legislation.
07

Please describe your experience working in a self-directed manner and as part of collaborative teams, both in person and in virtual settings.
08

Please describe your experience with racial and social equity, and working with communities of color.
Required Question