Posting number: 2026-01240
Department: Department of Neighborhoods
Job classification: Administrative Specialist II-BU
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Grants Administration
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is responsible for strengthening Seattle by engaging all communities. Our purpose is to bring government closer to the residents of Seattle by engaging them in civic participation; empowering them to make positive contributions to their communities; and involving more of Seattle’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in civic discussion, processes, and opportunities.
The Community Grants (CG) Team delivers high-impact programs and awards more than $5 million in grants to community-led initiatives addressing a variety of issues. The CG team consists of the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), the Food Equity Fund (FEF), and Participatory Budgeting.
NMF annually allocates funding for community-initiated projects aimed at enhancing Seattle’s neighborhoods. These projects cover a diverse range of ideas, including the design and development of parks modifications, playgrounds, facility enhancements, and other public spaces. Additionally, NMF funding supports public art installations, youth development programs, community events, festivals, initiatives addressing race and social justice, and cultural sharing activities.
FEF is a unique community grant that invests in an equitable and sustainable local food system. FEF projects are varied and include increasing access to nourishing, culturally relevant food, sustaining community farms, supporting food entrepreneurship, advancing food justice, and more. FEF is made possible by the Sweetened Beverage Tax and often coordinates with the Community Advisory Board and related programs in other City departments.
The Community Grants Team is recruiting for an Administrative Specialist to support the NMF, FEF, and Participatory Budgeting team members and their work. In this role, you will often be the first contact that community members have with us and set the tone for all of their interactions with DON. You will also juggle administrative duties for both grant programs, coordinating, prioritizing, and adapting work plans to ensure that your teammates and customers have what they need when they need it.
You will:
To be successful in this job, you are committed to:
To be effective in this job, you have:
In addition to the values, skills, and abilities listed above, this job requires:
Experience: Two years of clerical support experience
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Equivalency: A combination of experience, training, and/or education that provides evidence of the ability to perform this job.
This job is classified as an Administrative Specialist II – BU and is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with PROTEC17 – Administrative Support Unit. The salary range is $35.56 – 41.31. New City employees start at Step 1, in a 5-step salary schedule. Personnel Rules will determine the salary placement of current regular City employees.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
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This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Why Work for the City of Seattle? At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works, lives, or plays in our city. With 12,000 employees across 40+ departments and 1,100 job titles, we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Whatever your role, you’ll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example — inclusive, innovative, equitable, and community-focused — while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together. Join us in building a Seattle that thrives!
This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The Department of Neighborhoods values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The Department of Neighborhoods encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please get in touch with Kate.Moore@seattle.gov for questions or to request accommodations.
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