TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY TLT Senior PublicCultural Program Specialist
TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY TLT Senior PublicCultural Program Specialist
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Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a talented and motivated professional to work as a fully benefitted TERM LIMITED TEMPORARY (TLT) Senior Public/Cultural Program Specialist.This exciting program specialist position willjoin the Watershed Management Division by providing event and program development to build visitor connectivity between the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area (RLRA) and the Cedar River Watershed Education Center (CRWEC). If you are interested in progressing your career in this field we want to hear from you!
This Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity is expected to last approximately 2years and is a fully benefitted temporary assignment.About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a communitycentered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits toOur City Values andRace and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.Job Responsibilities
Primary TLT Senior Public/Cultural Program Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements plans for a sequence of major activities and events that support the publics and ratepayers understanding about SPUs Water Line of Business the Cedar River Watershed and the utility in general.
- Coordinates the integration of programs into appropriate activities of the Public Programs Section.
- Establishes and maintains contact with community groups and provides expert event planning administration and operational support in producing major cultural and educational programs/events.
- Provides information on special events and programs to community organizations the news media other City departments schools and other public agencies.
- Identifies and recruits community groups museums and other groups to develop cultural and educational programs.
- Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience: Two 2 years of experience in developing planning and organizing public programs recreational programs or cultural enrichment activities.
Education:Bachelors degree in Fine Arts with coursework in theater and recreation Engineering Business Administration Urban Planning or similar fields of study such as Environmental Education.Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience with environmental learning programs
- Progressive experience in integrating diverse content into programming such as environment education and interpretation equity recreation arts and culture
- Commitment to race and social justice (diversity equity and inclusion)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish Mandarin/Cantonese Vietnamese Somali Tagalog or other
Additional Information
How to Apply:
In addition to fully completing the online application we require candidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.
The full salary range for this position is $45.74 per hour $53.27 per hour.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Who may apply:
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: covered familymembers/most employeesplans
If you have any questions please contact Heather BaldwinStewart at.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
