Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator

Job overview

The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator role is onsite across five DESC housing sites in Seattle, WA, with an annual salary of $83,304–$91,974.24. The role supports DESC’s permanent supportive housing communities and works alongside front-line staff. This position builds relationships among clients, service providers, businesses, and neighbors. It addresses concerns, supports safety and communication, and connects people experiencing homelessness with services while promoting community cohesion.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with clients, service providers, nearby businesses, and residents
• provide information and empathetic listening to address non-emergency concerns
• coordinate with law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel
• respond to neighbor concerns and coordinate emergency calls when needed
• engage clients and people camping outdoors and connect them to services
• canvass premises and communicate agency policies
• de-escalate conflicts
• support Good Neighbor policy compliance
• coordinate meetings and care conferences
• document repeated policy violations
• collaborate to improve building safety and cleanliness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

neighborhood engagement coordinator

desc

seattle wa

clement place

aurora house

north star

burbridge

mary pilgrim inn

community engagement

supportive housing

homelessness services

conflict resolution

$83,304–$91,974.24/year

saturday and sunday off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance with no employee premiums or payroll deductions
• EAP, FSA, ORCA card subsidy, 34 days of paid time off per year, and retirement plan.

Why this role

The role splits time among Clement Place, Aurora House, North Star, Burbridge, and Mary Pilgrim Inn. The schedule is 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off.

About the employer

DESC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.