DSHS OOS Assistant Director, Operations & Engagement
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Thurston County, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
This role exists to turn a bold statewide vision into coordinated daily action.
The Washington Economic Justice Alliance hosted by the Department of Social and Health Services Office of the Secretary is implementing Washington States 10-Year Plan to dismantle poverty. The Alliance is a nationally recognized public-private partnership and its mission is clear: ensure every Washingtonian can meet their basic needs fully contribute their talents and pass well-being on to future generations.
As Assistant Director Operations & Engagement youll be the organizational backbone that makes this work possible.
Youll report to the Senior Director and lead three interconnected functions team operations and workflow strategic communications and project management that together keep a complex multi-stakeholder effort running with clarity and purpose.
Youll work at the intersection of government community philanthropy and people with lived experience. That means regular engagement with the Governors Office the Legislature tribal agencies and community partners coordinating councils and workgroups driving alignment across agencies and making sure strategy doesnt just live in documents.
The biggest opportunity in front of you on day one: building consistent reliable communication operations for the team.
If youre energized by creating order from complexity and you understand how government moves this role will suit you well.
Some of What Youll Do- Design and maintain workflow and project management systems (CRM SharePoint Teams ) that keep the Alliance coordinated and moving
- Lead the Alliances communications strategy including brand messaging web digital media and public-facing content
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycles across policy operations and partnership work
- Coordinate agendas facilitation and follow-through for the Alliances councils and workgroups including LEWPRO and the Alliance Advisory and Executive Councils
- Translate complex cross-agency work into clear shared understanding and aligned action
- Support strategic planning policy proposals budget requests and legislative packages
- Analyze and communicate how policy decisions affect Washingtonians with low incomes
Youre a strong fit if you bring a combination of operational rigor and communication instincts someone who can build systems and tell a compelling story.
Specifically were looking for:- A bachelors degree in public policy public health business administration communications social or behavioral sciences or a related field or a comparable combination of education and experience
- At least five years of experience across operations public policy project management strategic planning performance measurement or facilitation
- At least three years of experience in strategic communications including digital media content management and graphic design tools (e.g. Canva)
- Hands-on experience with automated workflow tools CRMs and online facilitation platforms (e.g. Miro Teams)
- Working knowledge of anti-poverty policy and programs in Washington State and the U.S.
- A demonstrated track record managing complex high-stakes projects with diverse teams
- Experience embedding equity and inclusion principles into core work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make complex information accessible
This role is a good fit for someone whos comfortable with ambiguity learns fast and knows how to navigate the pace and culture of government work.
How to Apply
Submit your:- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three professional references
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.- Supplemental Information
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