Communications and Engagement Manager

The City of Bothell is looking for an experienced professional to join us as the next Communications and Engagement Manager leading and managing our communications and engagement this key position you will help provide opportunities for the community to follow influence and participate in decision-making and share the inspiring and colorful story of Bothells identity and unique brand.

If youre ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of community engagement with the Bothell community apply now and make a difference!

What will you do in this position

• Collaborate closely with City leadership to support the City Councils current vision and priorities.
• Implement the recently developed engagement strategy.
• Lead the Citys engagement team to efficiently deliver accurate relevant and engaging information to the Bothell community.
• Supervise and develop staff by assigning tasks providing training and coaching and resolving issues while equipping them with tools and guidelines to ensure effective community participationin city decision-making.
• Research develop and implementnew communication methods and tools while also coordinating with Diversity Equity and Inclusion staff to improve outreach to those facing language accessibility or cultural barriers.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Work together with the Bothell Community and Departments to cultivate strong and successful partnerships.
• Effectively evaluate and prioritize various tasks projects and demands.
• Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives.
• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualificationsclick here.

About City of Bothell:

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothells increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about theCitys Organizational Valuesand theBothells City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothells City Communication Team here!

We are committed to being a safe equitable and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for improving peoples lives. The City of Bothell recruits hires trains promotes compensates and administers all personnel actions without regard to race color religion sex sex stereotyping pregnancy (which includes pregnancy childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity gender expression national origin age mental or physical disability ancestry medical condition marital status military or veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process please send an email to

To learn more about the City of Bothells commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why BothellBothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to think outside the box. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction alternative work schedules flexible work environment and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.