Employee Giving Program Project Manager (Special Duty or Term-Limited Temporary)

Salary

$106,100.80 - $134,492.80 Annually

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025JM23856

Department

DHR - Dept. of Human Resources

Division

Central Employee Svcs Div

Opening Date

02/06/2025

Closing Date

2/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional to serve as an EGP Project Manager (Project/Program Manager III). This recruitment will be used to fill one Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). The duration of the assignment is anticipated to end December 31, 2025.

As a key member of the KCEGP team, the EGP Project Manager will oversee employee engagement and development work to provide opportunities for all employees to meaningfully connect to causes they care about. This position will report to the Employee Social Impact and Well-Being Manager and work closely with the team to develop and deliver training, programming, events, communications, and marketing materials to support the goals of the program, and specifically for this duration with a focus on the Annual Giving Drive. The KCEGP raises more than $2 million annually to benefit nonprofits supporting the community. There are five lines of business which serve employees and the community year-round.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, and will not hesitate to collaborate, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. There are always competing priorities and something to be done. This is the perfect opportunity for those who have a passion for communication, coordination, developing others, and making a positive impact in the community.

To learn more about the King County Employee Giving Program, please visit: https://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/giving.aspx

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. This role will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. As the EGP Project Manager, you will:

• Manage and deliver the Ambassador Program from recruitment to recognition to effectively engage and develop Ambassadors who are the bridge between participating nonprofits and County employees. Provide training and develop materials both in-person and virtually to enhance the learning experience.
• Manage the coordination and delivery of programming such as the Annual Giving Drive and volunteering, and events to include Nonprofit Expos and Annual Celebration.
• Plan and deliver dynamic communications and marking materials utilizing multi-mode communications that Ambassadors and employees can use through communications plans and templates. Write and develop communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Recruit and lead a team of Short-Term Temporary Campaign Assistants to provide excellent customer service during the Annual Giving Drive. Coordinate work and develop the team through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Review and update KCEGP processes and products with a focus on accessibility and equity.
• Identify opportunities to apply equity and social justice principles to enhance the work and delivery of training, processes, and the overall employee experience.
• Work on a variety of other project and assignments in support of KCEGP.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Knowledge and experience in workplace giving, employee giving, volunteering, or related experience.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, programming, event management, communications, community engagement.
• Experience developing others through coaching, training, or mentoring.
• Experience developing training materials, user guides, process documents, and other materials to enhance learning.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines with significant communication needs.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.
• Experience with web-based communication platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to and knowledge of various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with multiple internal and external partners to meet shared objectives.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with workplace giving software, customer relationship management software, and/or other related systems.
• Experience developing e-Learning and video tutorials.
• Experience with digital communication to include email lists, blogs, and social media.
• Experience with SharePoint sites, including content, creation, and editing.
  
  

Other Position Information

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and is classified as Project/Program Manager III; class code 2441300.

Teleworking Requirement

The work associated with this position will be performed predominately through a hybrid work schedule of onsite and remote work. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Frequent onsite presence will be required leading up to the annual EGP drive starting in September.

Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

For more information, contact: Jen Montoya, Senior HR Analyst at jen.montoya@kingcounty.gov

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). The duration of the assignment is anticipated to end December 31, 2025.

• TLT’s are open to all King County employees and the public. King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
• SDA’s are open to current King County career service or appointed employees who have passed their initial probationary period. Employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.
  
  

Selection Process

Forms and Materials Required

• An online employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. The employment history should go back at least 7 years if you have 7 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
• A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills listed above in the job posting. In addition, please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
  
  

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of all application materials which includes the cover letter. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews which will include providing a work sample demonstrating digital communication skills.

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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Do you have knowledge and experience in workplace giving, employee giving, volunteering, or related experience?

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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide where and how you gained this knowledge and experience. If no experience, type in N/A.

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Please Select All The Desirable Qualifications You Have

• Experience with workplace giving software, customer relationship management software, and/or other related systems.
• Experience developing e-Learning and video tutorials.
• Experience with digital communication to include email lists, blogs, and social media.
• Experience with SharePoint sites, including content, creation, and editing.
• None of the above
  
  

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In addition to the online employment application, a cover letter is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Have you attached your cover letter (no longer than two pages) summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills listed in the job posting and why you are interested in this Special Duty/ Term-Limited Temporary position?

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Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/