Digital Engagement Lead

Summary

If you are a creative digital content creator ready to channel your expertise into meaningful service for your community and the environment you may be the perfect candidate for the Digital Engagement Lead at King Countys Solid Waste Division housed within the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. This is an important and dynamic role which has the power to shape how we connect with residents in digital spaces.

In this role as a communications professional you will use your experience in digital strategy and multimedia production to help drive engagement and build public trust in the Solid Waste Division working on a variety of initiatives encompassing waste prevention resource recovery equity and inclusion and community education. Your work will help residents learn how they can take action to reduce their own waste footprint learn how they can contribute to a circular economy and understand and engage with county services. You will spend each day finding creative and impactful ways to translate technical information into relatable stories create content for web and social media and work to make this content more strategic and engaging. You will also have plenty of space to try bold ideas and innovations.

About this role :

Solid Waste Division is seeking a strategic and creative Digital Engagement Lead to elevate how we connect with employees King County residents and communities. This position is central to advancing our mission to reduce waste increase recycling and build a sustainable future and to ensuring that our communication tools and strategies reflect equity inclusion and community responsiveness.

As a key member of the communications team the Digital Engagement Lead will manage content and digital platforms including SharePoint web and social media to make information more accessible meaningful and engaging. The Digital Engagement Lead will be responsible for creating and curating multimedia coordinating with technical teams for storytelling opportunities managing digital campaigns and analyzing audience engagement.

This role offers exciting challenges :

• Lead strategic communication that improves internal collaboration and transparency
• Manage and grow the divisions social media presence
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate complex programs through clear engaging digital experiences
• Embed Equity and Social Justice principles into all engagement efforts

This position follows a hybrid work model blending remote and in-person work.

About the team

The Digital Engagement Lead will join the Communication and Community Engagement team housed within the Directors Office of the Solid Waste Division.

This is a dynamic team including external and internal communication strategists community engagement specialists a graphic designer and a technical writer. The Communications and Community Engagement team plays a vital role in implementing the divisions mission to reduce waste increase recycling and support resource recovery across King County. Every project is guided by the principles of Equity and Social Justice environmental sustainability and responsive public service. The Communications and Community Engagement section helps ensure that the divisions programs are not only effective but also accessible and meaningful to all the communities we serve.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice :

King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a position you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Division name with hyperlink of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

The Digital Engagement Lead will be the primary focal point for content production social media and driving internal and external digital engagement communications. Core duties include :

Digital Content Production and Management

Social Media

Lead Digital Engagement Projects

Internal Communication and Knowledge Management

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring :

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to move independently outdoors and on uneven terrain while carrying video production equipment.

Workplace Exposures :

Given the subject matter of Solid Waste Divisions work this role requires occasional work onsite at Solid Waste Division facilities including transfer stations and Cedar Hills Regional Landfill.

Competencies You Bring :

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring :

Supplemental Information

Work Location :

The Communication team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.

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. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. 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.

Work Location :

Although this role is primarily remote the onsite location is primarily King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street Seattle. May be required to report 1-4 times per month onsite; however onsite includes various locations around King County to document SWD projects.

Work Schedule :

This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday and is not overtime eligible.

Union Representation :

This position is represented by Teamsters 117.

Duration :

This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) / Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of two years.

Application and Selection Process :

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

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.

To apply please submit the following required materials :

Your experience with digital engagement including social media strategy content creation and multimedia production (e.g. video editing)

Note : Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

To apply submit a complete application. However please be aware that cover letters resumes and other documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

We will be hosting a 60-minute virtual open house for this position for anyone interested in the job. Participation in the open house is not required to apply for the job. This session provides individuals an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the job. It will be held on November 20th 2025 from 11 : 00 am to 12 : 00 pm via Microsoft Teams. You can attend by clicking on this link Join the meeting now or calling in to Microsoft Teams at 1 Phone conference ID : #

Who to Contact :

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Jalynn Davis at .

Discover More About the Solid Waste Division : Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Discover More About DNRP :

Visit our website explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter) LinkedIn TikTok Instagram YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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To Apply

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Key Skills

Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 94241 - 119456