Employment Opportunities
Business Outreach Specialist, Full-time
About the Position
Move Redmond is seeking a Business Outreach Specialist for a term-limited, temporary position that begins on the date of hire and continues through June 2027, with the potential to extend the position if more funding is secured.
This role will focus on building and delivering a new business outreach program focused on two priority initiatives. The first is expanding awareness and adoption of ORCA Business Passport among small businesses, with a particular emphasis on women- and minority-owned businesses in Redmond. The second project supports a Shared Parking Pilot program by identifying and coordinating shared parking opportunities that better support Redmond businesses, employees, residents, and visitors.
This is a relationship-driven, community-facing role that will involve setting up and attending in-person meetings with businesses across Redmond. Employees will also be expected to support other Move Redmond events and initiatives, such as our Open Streets Festival and community events. Our small team works collaboratively and supports each other as whole people. We also love to have fun riding transit or bicycles together!
Required Qualifications
- Background in community engagement, business outreach, or related work
- Ability to work in-person, with some availability for evening and weekends
- A passion for transportation, mobility, or community development
- Self-motivated and able to manage schedule independently
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in one of the following languages: Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish or Tagalog
- Experience in sales
- Connection to Redmond
Compensation
- Annual salary of $70,000 – $73,000
- Full medical, dental, vision benefits
- Paid time off, plus two annual office closures for the week before Labor Day and the week between Christmas and New Years
- Short- and long-term disability, retirement plan with 3% match
- Annual ORCA Passport transit pass
- Funding for professional development
- Flexible scheduling and work schedule, both remote and in person work
To Apply
Please email the following materials to Kelli Refer, Executive Director, at Kellir@moveredmond.org. Please use the subject line “Business Outreach Specialist”.
- Cover letter explaining how you learned of the position and reason for interest
- Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills
- Three References
- Job is open until filled. Please Apply by Friday, February 20th