Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in Washington

Community Engagement Specialist jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, where public health agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions drive consistent demand across health equity, civic outreach, and environmental advocacy. Major employers with lasting footprints in the state include King County, MultiCare Health System, and the Washington State Department of Health. Openings range from entry-level outreach coordinator roles to senior program leads managing regional initiatives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerAlso
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Community Engagement Specialist
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Community Engagement Specialist
Also
Seattle, Washington
Content & Communications
Customer Service
Marketing
$25 - $27/hr
Hybrid

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Self-Help
Director of Business Development & Community Engagement
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Director of Business Development & Community Engagement
Self-Help
Yakima, Washington
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$90k - $134k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Northwest Center
Banana Program Community Engagement Manager - Amazon
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Banana Program Community Engagement Manager - Amazon
Northwest Center
Seattle, Washington
Accounting
Business Operations
Project Management
$86k - $99k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Israeli-American Council
IAC Seattle Community Engagement Event Coordinator
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IAC Seattle Community Engagement Event Coordinator
Israeli-American Council
Redmond, Washington
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $28/hr
Bachelor's degree

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Community Engagement Specialist Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
4 jobs
Yakima
1 job
Redmond
1 job
Spokane
1 job
Bellingham
1 job

Community Engagement Specialist Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Also
Also1 open role
PRR
PRR1 open role
Self-Help
Self-Help1 open role

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement specialist jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, communications, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating community outreach programs or public engagement campaigns
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences across Washington communities
  • Proficiency with data collection tools and experience documenting community feedback and outcomes
  • Ability to build partnerships with local government, nonprofits, and community-based organizations
  • Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, Somali, or an Asian Pacific Islander language

Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a community engagement specialist in Washington?

Most community engagement specialist positions in Washington require a bachelor's degree in public health, social work, communications, or a related field, with some senior roles expecting a master's degree. Washington does not issue a state license specific to this role, but employers often expect candidates to hold a Certified Health Education Specialist credential or equivalent certification. Building a portfolio of outreach work with Washington nonprofits, tribal organizations, or local government agencies strengthens applications significantly.

Which companies hire community engagement specialists in Washington?

Washington community engagement specialist roles are posted by Also, PRR, and Self-Help and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's strong public health infrastructure, tribal nation governments, and large healthcare systems create particularly steady demand for this role across the state.

Which Washington cities have the most community engagement specialist jobs?

Seattle, Washington State, and Yakima have the most community engagement specialist openings in Washington. Seattle dominates because of its concentration of public health agencies, major hospital systems, and advocacy nonprofits, while Tacoma and Spokane reflect strong county government and community health center hiring that serves large and geographically spread populations in their respective regions.

Are there remote community engagement specialist jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much of the work involves in-person outreach, community meetings, and direct relationship building. About 100% of community engagement specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with remote arrangements more typical for grant writing, program coordination, and policy-facing roles than for field outreach positions.

How can I get hired as a community engagement specialist in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through volunteer coordinator, outreach associate, or AmeriCorps service roles with Washington-based organizations such as Public Health Seattle and King County, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, or community health centers across the state. Lateral moves from case management, health education, or neighborhood planning roles at city or county agencies are also common. Completing a Certified Health Education Specialist examination or earning a certification in community health work gives candidates a clear credential edge in Washington's competitive hiring environment.

Where can I find and apply to community engagement specialist jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to community engagement specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your background and location, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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