King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is recruiting for a motivated, community-focused, and highly collaborative Digital Equity Specialist based in Tukwila. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to advancing digital inclusion, enjoys building partnerships and engaging with diverse communities, and is dedicated to ensuring residents have equitable access to technology, internet connectivity, and digital resources. The selected candidate will play an important role in supporting KCHA's digital equity initiatives through resident engagement, program coordination, data analysis, partnership development, and outreach efforts.
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This role is in KCHA's Information Technology department, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer. The individual selected will work closely with the Digital Equity Manager to design, support, and coordinate digital equity initiatives that will expand resident access to affordable broadband, digital devices, and digital literacy opportunities. This position will work internally leading new cross-departmental efforts and externally with residents, communities, private and non-profit partners.
The Digital Equity Specialist will:
- Support digital equity programming by partnering with organizations to recruit residents and Housing Choice Voucher participants, conducting outreach and engagement activities, and facilitating resident participation in digital equity initiatives.
- Coordinate with KCHA staff across departments on projects, programs, and initiatives related to digital equity.
- Coordinate assigned programs and support services to ensure successful implementation and quality delivery of services.
- Collect, track, analyze, and interpret program data and performance measures; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and make recommendations accordingly.
- Assist with program planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting activities.
- Prepare reports, funding proposals, budgets, work plans, presentations, and outreach materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, service providers, and collaborative partners.
- Represent KCHA through meetings, speaking engagements, networks, and regional collaboratives.
- Support contracted services by coordinating deliverables, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Assist with program budgets, expenditure tracking, and recommendations related to program effectiveness and resource utilization.
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance with the ability to arrive on time.
Experience & Education:- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Library Science, Social Services, or a related field AND
- Considerable experience (3+ to 5 years) developing and implementing digital equity strategies, social service programs, community partnerships, or program management initiatives OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Demonstrates strong project coordination and program management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Works effectively and productively with others; participates in and fosters teamwork, builds rapport, and acts as a positive influence within the team.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with residents, community organizations, internet service providers, government agencies, and internal staff.
- Applies knowledge of digital equity strategies, best practices, and community engagement principles.
- Uses systems to organize, prioritize, and track information and work in progress; maintains accurate records and demonstrates strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; utilizes agency software and databases.
- Uses critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills to analyze challenges, identify solutions, and implement recommendations.
- Collects, interprets, and communicates program data and outcomes effectively.
- Exhibits strong, positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively; remains professional, calm, and tactful while adhering to a high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; respond to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Values organizational diversity; treat others with respect; promote cooperation; and work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Special Requirements: - Final candidates may be required to complete a driver's and criminal background check in accordance with applicable law.
- Must be able to travel regularly between work sites as required to perform the essential functions of the position and have a reliable means of transportation to meet those travel requirements. A valid driver's license may be required for positions where driving is an essential job function AND/OR
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel regularly between work sites as required to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees must have access to a reliable means of transportation that enables them to meet the travel requirements of the position.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to travel to KCHA sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
- Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
- Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
- Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
Salary & Benefits:The starting salary range for this position is $87,978.83 - $105,573.98 annually, dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $87,978.83 - $123,170.15 annually. Performance-based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.Work Environment:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 100% in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Employees must reside in Washington State and have the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila as required based on business need. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.Physical Work Environment:Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).Equal Opportunity King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
