Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst

Position Details

**This position is open until filled with a first review date of October 19 2026.

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

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday October 18 2026 .**

Hybrid Work Schedule : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule teleworking up to two (2) days a week following the successful completion of the first six months of training and based on operational need.

The City of Auburn is seeking a collaborative and strategic Equity Engagement & Outreach Analyst for the Citys Office of Equity Engagement & Outreach department. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact both within the City and in the Auburn community. The Equity Engagement & Outreach Analyst will work across departments build community relationships lead and support projects facilitate conversations and help improve how the City engages and serves its community.

This position performs professional and analytical work in support of equity engagement and outreach programs and initiatives including the development design coordination and implementation of programs policies and practices aimed at advancing organizational equity and engagement goals. The position provides research analysis technical guidance and recommendations to support Citywide programs and initiatives. Duties and assignments are broad in scope and include project management planning complex analysis research community and organizational engagement facilitation and administrative functions as required. Work will be performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evolving goals priorities and needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities staff and partners
• Strong organization follow-through and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
• Adaptability and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations

WORKING IN AUBURN
The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration Community Development Finance Human Resources Innovation & Technology Legal Parks & Arts & Recreation Police and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents promote diversity and support economic growth Team Auburn is a great place to work!

Primary Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support community engagement and outreach efforts including building relationships with community members and partners.
• Manage Equity Engagement & Outreach projects and programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Partner with City departments to provide equity engagement accessibility and inclusion support and guidance.
• Facilitate meetings trainings workshops and community conversations.
• Gather and analyze data and community feedback to identify needs gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical tools resources communications and strategies that help strengthen Equity Engagement & Outreach work across the City.
  

While these are some of the duties and responsibilities of this position please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelors degree in sociology social justice organizational development human resources political science business administration public administration or a related field

AND

• Three (3) years of experience working in the field and practice of outreach and engagement;

OR

• any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN

• 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!

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Required Experience:

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