Temporary - Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist

Temporary - Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist

Salary

$56.23 - $65.54 Hourly

Location

Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA

Job Type

Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible

Job Number

2026-01120

Department

Seattle City Light

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Seattle City Light is committed to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging where everyone at all levels feels safe, valued, respected, and supported in doing their best work every day. To create this environment, we hold ourselves and each other accountable for demonstrating these ideals, and we treat our customers in the same way.

In pursuit of this, Seattle City Light is recruiting for a Temporary - People and Culture (P&C) Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist, Sr. This position is expected to last through the end of 2026. This role advances our employee communication strategy and supports P&C stakeholders by helping employees understand and access key workforce supports. It is also central to implementing Seattle City Light's employee engagement and recognition programs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, collaborative, and able to balance multiple projects at varying stages with clarity and purpose.

The People and Culture Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist, Sr. will report to the P&C Strategic Advisor with matrixed support for Workforce Education and Engagement.

Job Responsibilities

You will be successful in this role if you are passionate about:

• Elevating the full employee experience
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Coordinating projects and events with many moving parts
• Improving existing processes and identifying meaningful opportunities for change
• Approaching complex problems with creativity and accountability
• Building and executing high-quality communication strategies

Your effectiveness will depend on your ability to:

• Engage employees across a wide range of roles and locations
• Communicate clearly and compellingly, both verbally and in writing
• Apply critical and innovative thinking to challenges
• Contribute actively and constructively to the People & Culture organization
• Manage time and competing deadlines with confidence and discipline
• Seek support when needed and offer it when you can
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with others

You will feel prepared if you have experience with:

• Partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Creating communication materials for diverse audiences and initiatives
• Working in internal communications and messaging human resource information
• Planning and implementing organization-wide events

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Experience: Requires three years' experience in planning, research, and program implementation related to the design and development of employee communications and engagement initiatives or work directly related to employee planning and development activities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work).

Desired Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience managing programs and projects, preferably in the public sector
• Prior experience in a public relations, marketing, journalism, or preparing and distributing public information materials, or prior experience in a communications role within a human resources organization
• Demonstrated success delivering major communications campaigns
• Experience planning and executing large-scale events
• Experience developing content and programming for a diverse workforce
• Ability to create metrics to measure communication and program effectiveness
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and synthesizing varied perspectives into clear outcomes
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion in a dynamic environment
• Strong collaboration skills and a track record of working effectively across teams
• Ability to communicate persuasively and credibly with varied audiences
• Strong public speaking skills
• Ability to foster and model exceptional customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, relationship-building, and diplomatic negotiation
• High judgment, especially under tight timelines
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with consistent follow-through

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role-usually aligned with their regular duties-to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $56.23 to $65.54 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3(Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:

Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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How many years of experience do you have in planning, research, and program implementation related to the design and development of employee communications and engagement initiatives or work directly related to employee planning and development activities?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

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Please briefly describe how your skills and experience match the required and desired qualifications for this position ("see resume" or similar is not an acceptable answer).

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• JD/Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

04

To participate in the hiring process, Seattle City Light requires strict confidentiality of all related information, including any discussions outside the workplace. This ensures fairness and protects the integrity of the process. This obligation applies during and after the hiring process. Do you understand and agree to maintain this confidentiality?

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

Required Question

Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs