Policy and Community Engagement Manager

Neighborhood House (NH) is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community free from poverty and racism. Serving over 13,000 individuals across Seattle and South King County, NH offers comprehensive services encompassing early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment support, health care, housing assistance, resource navigation, and programs tailored to aging adults. The organization not only provides direct services but also leverages its rich experience and deep connections within local communities to advocate for equitable access to essential services and promote policy changes that advance equity for all individuals. At its core, Neighborhood House believes in collective success, encapsulated in the motto "When one of us succeeds, we all succeed." Committed to becoming a multicultural and anti-racist agency, Neighborhood House is actively working to share power, listen and learn from its communities, and repair historical inequities. The agency fosters a culture where equity forms the foundation, inclusiveness is the standard, and marginalized groups have normalized access to opportunities and resources. Neighborhood House's core values include community, equity, integrity, relationships, and sustainability, all of which guide its mission and practices. More information about these values can be found on their website at https://nhwa.org/about-us/. This role is categorized under administration, offering a regular full-time schedule of 40 hours per week throughout the year, with an employee type designation of FT Non-Exempt. The position includes a competitive hourly wage between $35.48 and $39.52 and a robust benefits package that features 403(b) retirement plans, dental and health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. The work setting supports hybrid remote options based in Tukwila, Washington, enabling flexibility in working arrangements. Neighborhood House encourages individuals with criminal records to apply, highlighting its commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

The Policy and Community Engagement Manager at Neighborhood House is integral to advancing the agency’s strategic objectives focused on breaking down systems that perpetuate poverty. In this leadership role, the manager will collaborate closely with Neighborhood House’s leadership team, the Relationships, Education, Advocacy, Access, and Leadership (REAAL) board advocacy committee, the Communications Manager, staff members, and clients to drive forward priority issues affecting the communities served. This position entails facilitating and supporting client and staff involvement in community education and leadership development initiatives aimed at empowering participants to engage actively in policy and advocacy processes. The manager will take a key role in organizing and promoting advocacy activities including legislative visits, public testimony, coalition partnerships, and broader advocacy campaigns. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Policy and Community Engagement Manager serves as a bridge to amplify community voices and influence policymakers to foster systemic changes. This dynamic role requires a passion for social justice, a strong commitment to equity, and the ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships within diverse communities. Through strategic community engagement and policy advocacy, this position contributes to Neighborhood House’s mission to create a more just and equitable society for all individuals, especially those historically marginalized or underserved. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful community-driven advocacy efforts that challenge poverty and foster inclusive policy reforms in the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond.