Employee Giving Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III)

Summary The King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP) within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and organized professional to serve as the Employee Giving Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III). This role manages a high‑visibility, high‑impact, county‑wide program that connects employees to causes they care about. About The Program The KCEGP mobilizes generosity and community connection across our workforce, raising more than $2 million annually to support nonprofit organizations serving communities across the region and the world. The program operates five lines of business serving our 18,000+ employees across all branches of county government and engaging nonprofits year‑round. As one of the largest public‑sector workplace giving programs in the nation, the KCEGP is managed entirely in‑house—from financial systems and nonprofit engagement to communications, technology, training, and operations. Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles (ESJ) is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. This role will champion King County’s deep commitment to ESJ by exemplifying shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. Plan and execute programming, including the Annual Giving Drive, volunteering, emergency and disaster relief, and events such as our Nonprofit Expos and celebration. Develop annual and project work plans, goals, and desired outcomes. Manage and deliver the Ambassador Program, our 200+ enterprise employee champion network, including recruitment, development, training, and recognition. Recruit and lead Short‑Term Temporary Campaign Assistants to provide excellent customer service during the Annual Giving Drive. Coordinate their work and support their development through coaching, training, and mentoring. Develop, edit, and produce high‑quality effective communication materials and tools; including communication plans, presentations, web content, emails, cascade messaging, talking points, templates, and other digital or print content; ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with goals and brand voice. Represent the KCEGP internally and externally by delivering dynamic, clear, and accessible communications across multiple formats including oral and written presentations, meetings, trainings, reports, briefings, and live facilitation tailored to diverse audiences ranging from broad employee groups to elected leadership and nonprofit organizations. Evaluate, review, and update KCEGP processes and products with a focus on continuous improvement, accessibility, and equity. Data collection, analysis, and reporting. Develop and contribute to program and/or policy recommendations and issue papers. Support committees and facilitate committee meetings, as needed. Identify opportunities to apply equity and social justice principles to enhance training, processes, and the overall employee and nonprofit experience. Work on a variety of other projects and assignments in support of KCEGP. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Three years of operational or program support experience in employee giving and/or volunteering, nonprofit fundraising, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, or employee social impact AND Two years of experience developing training, coaching or mentoring others, and/or leading teams. Other Qualifications Experience developing communications plans, working with web‑based communications platforms and delivering effective print and digital communications and marketing. Demonstrated project, program, and event management expertise, including planning, coordination, communications, and cross‑functional engagement. Strong analytical, organizational, evaluation, and problem‑solving skills. Clear and effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals at all levels both internally and externally. Ability to build effective working relationships with multiple internal and external partners to meet shared objectives. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and professional discernment in complex, sensitive, or high‑visibility situations. Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desirable Qualifications Experience with workplace giving software, customer relationship management software, and/or other related systems. Experience developing e‑learning and video tutorials. Experience with SharePoint sites, including content, creation, and editing. Experience working with data analytics software such as PowerBI to analyze data and create dashboards. Experience working in large, complex organizations (10,000+) employees, preferably with multi‑department coordination. Experience with program evaluation, outcomes measurement, or performance metrics development. Experience applying accessibility standards (such as Web Accessibility Guidelines) to digital communications, documents, or training materials. Experience designing or improving business processes, workflows, or operational systems for programs that serve large, diverse employee populations. Work Schedule This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime‑eligible. Employees are paid on a bi‑weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40‑hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and is classified as Project/Program Manager III; class code 2441300. Teleworking Requirement This position works a hybrid schedule of remote and onsite work, requiring work in the office at least three days a week. Hybrid work schedules are subject to change based upon operational necessity. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Employees will be provided with a County‑issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Who May Apply This recruitment is open to King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one career service position. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply. Forms And Materials Required An online employment application completed at The employment history should go back at least 7 years if you have 7 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application. Completed supplemental questions. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported and verifiable by information found within your application materials. A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications listed on the job posting. In addition, please share why you are interested in the Employee Giving Program Manager position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Selection Process All application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews or other selection process elements. Applications submitted without the required application materials listed above may be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration. Additional documents, such as resumes, will not be reviewed if submitted. Please ensure all relevant work experience is included in your King County application. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Benefits King County offers a highly‑competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees’ health and well‑being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA