Senior Community Engagement Specialist

BECU

Community Engagement Specialist coordinating programs and events for BECU to strengthen community connections. Engaging employees and external partners through well-executed initiatives and event management.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,200 - $97,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll maintain workflows, timelines, and deliverables to ensure Community Engagement programs and signature events are executed effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational goals, with occasional travel to support meetings or events.
You'll partner closely with Community Engagement leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to promote clear communication, aligned expectations, and timely delivery of outcomes.
You'll manage cross‑functional project timelines and deliverables, proactively identifying issues, escalating risks, and offering recommendations to keep initiatives on track.
You'll enable consistent administration and participation by reviewing and approving employee submissions, responding to questions, updating program materials, and supporting outreach that encourages employee engagement in the community.
You'll track key milestones and metrics to support reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement, and assist leadership in using data to inform program insights and recommendations.
You'll coordinate event communications and materials, developing FAQs, surveys, common responses, and other documentation in partnership with program and event leads.
You'll manage multiple priorities using established tools, processes, and sound judgment, while maintaining written procedures and standard materials to support operational continuity.
Perform other duties as needed to support the Community Engagement team, including local and interstate travel for events, flexible work hours, and occasional physical activity such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 lbs during event setup and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in business or communications, or equivalent experience
2 years of relevant experience which may include project management or related roles
Experience supporting employee engagement, community‑focused programs, or enterprise initiatives within BECU or a similar organization preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and implement projects as required
Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills
Intermediate proficiency with standard business and collaboration tools (e.g., document management, scheduling, spreadsheets)
Familiarity with DEI principles and ability to apply a DEI lens

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata analysisprogram administrationevent coordinationcommunity engagement

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsjudgment