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Community Engagement Specialist Jobs in SeaTac, WA at Show Brazil Productions
Job Overview
ROADHOUSE TEMPORARY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY
Community Engagement Specialist
Roadhouse – SeaTac, Washington
Contracting Organization: Show Brazil Productions
Work Assignment: Roadhouse
Contract Type: Temporary Independent Contractor
Contract Term: From the mutually agreed start date through December 31, 2026
Compensation: $50.00 per hour
Time Commitment: Up to five (5) hours per week
About the Roadhouse
Operated by Show Brazil Productions, the Roadhouse is a vibrant community performance space in SeaTac dedicated to live music, cultural experiences, education, workforce development, tourism, and community engagement.
Through concerts, workshops, community gatherings, and special events, the Roadhouse connects artists, residents, cultural workers, visitors, schools, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses while supporting cultural tourism and regional economic development.
About the Opportunity
Show Brazil Productions is seeking an energetic, relationship-oriented Community Engagement Specialist to strengthen connections between the Roadhouse and the communities it serves.
The selected contractor will cultivate relationships with schools, colleges, senior communities, libraries, chambers of commerce, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, arts organizations, businesses, and other community partners throughout South King County.
This is a temporary independent contractor opportunity and is not an employment position.
Position Purpose
The Community Engagement Specialist serves as an ambassador for the Roadhouse by building lasting community relationships that increase awareness, participation, and engagement in Roadhouse programs.
The position focuses on creating meaningful connections that encourage residents, students, families, seniors, educators, and community organizations to participate in the Roadhouse’s cultural programming.
Primary Responsibilities
The contractor will:
Community Outreach
- Develop and strengthen relationships with schools, colleges, libraries, senior centers, community organizations, neighborhood associations, chambers of commerce, cultural organizations, nonprofit agencies, and local businesses.
- Represent the Roadhouse at community meetings and networking opportunities when appropriate.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative programming and partnerships.
Community Promotion
- Distribute approved promotional materials throughout the community.
- Coordinate with the Marketing & Communications Specialist regarding outreach priorities.
- Promote Roadhouse concerts, workshops, Cultural Workers programs, educational activities, and community events.
Partnership Development
- Develop new community partnerships.
- Maintain existing relationships through regular communication.
- Introduce Roadhouse leadership to potential strategic partners.
- Identify sponsorship and collaborative opportunities when appropriate.
Community Engagement
- Encourage attendance from targeted community groups.
- Identify barriers to participation and recommend solutions.
- Gather community feedback to improve programming.
- Represent the Roadhouse professionally throughout South King County.
Documentation
Maintain accurate records including:
- Organizations visited
- Contacts established
- Meetings conducted
- Promotional materials distributed
- Community partnerships
- Opportunities identified
- Follow-up actions
- Supporting photographs when appropriate
Program Outcomes
The Community Engagement Specialist is expected to contribute toward:
- Increased community awareness of the Roadhouse.
- Increased attendance by residents throughout South King County.
- Stronger relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.
- Increased participation in Cultural Workers programs.
- Expanded educational partnerships.
- Growth in community referrals.
- Increased visibility throughout the region.
Performance Expectations
Performance will be evaluated using both activity-based and outcome-based measures.
Relationship Development
- Quality of community partnerships.
- Professional representation.
- Responsiveness.
- Relationship maintenance.
Community Outreach
- Community visits completed.
- Meetings conducted.
- Partnerships established.
- Follow-up completed.
- New outreach opportunities identified.
Documentation
- Monthly reports.
- Accurate records.
- Meeting summaries.
- Promotional distribution.
- Supporting photographs.
Audience Development
Leadership will evaluate contributions toward:
- Increased attendance.
- Community referrals.
- New community partnerships.
- Organizational visibility.
- Long-term engagement.
Leadership recognizes that attendance is influenced by multiple organizational factors. The Community Engagement Specialist is expected to contribute meaningfully while collaborating with leadership, marketing, hospitality, and programming initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience in community engagement, outreach, public relations, nonprofit organizations, education, partnership development, or community organizing.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse communities.
- Experience working independently.
- Reliable transportation.
- Availability for daytime community meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:
- Community engagement.
- Public relations.
- Arts administration.
- Education.
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Workforce development.
- Volunteer coordination.
- Event promotion.
Schedule
The contractor may work up to five (5) hours per week, including:
- Community visits.
- Meetings.
- Outreach.
- Partnership development.
- Promotional distribution.
- Reporting.
- Coordination meetings.
Additional hours require prior written approval.
Compensation
The contractor will receive:
- $50.00 per hour
- Up to five (5) approved hours per week
- Estimated maximum monthly compensation of approximately $1,000
The hourly rate reflects the relationship-building responsibilities of the position, including local travel, meetings, outreach, community visits, promotional-material distribution, and partnership development.
Monthly invoices must include:
- Dates and hours worked.
- Organizations visited.
- Meetings conducted.
- Outreach activities completed.
- Partnerships developed.
- Reports submitted.
Unless otherwise approved in writing, the hourly rate includes ordinary local transportation, mileage, parking, and routine business expenses.
Reporting Structure
The contractor will report to:
Eduardo Mendonça
Managing Director, Roadhouse
CEO & Co-Founder, Show Brazil Productions
Ana Paula Mendonça
General Administrative Supervisor
Show Brazil Productions
Organizational Records
All outreach records, contact information, partnership documentation, reports, photographs, and related materials developed under this Agreement remain the property of Show Brazil Productions.
Independent Contractor Status
This opportunity is offered exclusively through a Temporary Independent Contractor Agreement.
The selected contractor:
- Will not be considered an employee of Show Brazil Productions, the Roadhouse, Sound Transit, or the City of SeaTac.
- Will not receive employee benefits.
- Is responsible for all applicable taxes and business expenses.
- Will perform services independently while meeting agreed-upon deliverables and Roadhouse standards.
Contract Term
The Agreement will begin on the mutually agreed start date and expire on December 31, 2026, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Agreement.
Continuation beyond December 31, 2026, is not guaranteed and will depend upon future operational needs, available funding, and the outcome of future agreements governing Roadhouse operations.
How to Apply
Interested professionals are invited to submit:
- A brief letter of interest.
- A résumé or professional biography.
- A summary of relevant community engagement, outreach, education, or partnership-development experience.
- Two professional references.
- Confirmation of daytime availability.
- Confirmation of reliable transportation.
Please send your application materials to:
Ana Paula Mendonça
General Administrative Supervisor
Show Brazil Productions
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified candidates may be invited for an interview.
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in SeaTac, WA 98188
Title: Community Engagement Specialist
Company: Show Brazil Productions
Location: SeaTac, WA
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