Environmental Justice Program Manager

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As the Environmental Justice Program Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of a consistent, coordinated equity approach across Port-wide initiatives that affect near-Port communities—particularly those disproportionately impacted by health and economic disparities. You will design a strategic framework to help the Port prioritize and invest in issues with the most significant effect on these communities. In this role, you will also oversee the application of the framework across cross-functional teams, working collaboratively with government agencies, community organizations, environmental advocates, and business partners. You will lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and implementation of Port of Seattle’s Environmental Justice programs and policies, ensuring alignment and collaboration across Port departments. You will work closely with Executive Leadership in External Relations, Environmental Sustainability, and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) to shape and enhance organizational policies, procedures, programs, and activities related to environmental justice. You will provide strategic policy guidance on current and emerging environmental justice issues, while facilitating timely and effective communication across Port programs to address community concerns. You will serve as a strategic advisor to OEDI and other executive leaders on environmental justice-related policies, practices, and decision-making. You will establish visible and accessible channels for community engagement, fostering transparency and accountability by using public forums to gather input on decisions that directly impact stakeholders. You will develop, implement, and manage a Port-wide environmental justice framework – defining investment priorities, criteria, and cross-functional team structures to address key issues and track progress. You will convene community leaders and stakeholders to support coordinated, collaborative, and equity-driven solutions, ensuring community voice remains central to environmental justice initiatives.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience managing government, community, or educational programs related to environmental justice and/or equity, diversity and inclusion.
Committed to Equity
Strong understanding of environmental justice and equity
Familiar with community–government relationships, collaborative frameworks, King County’s regional context, and Port-related regulations (e.g., FAA, EPA, DOT).
Effectively influence others to foster shared understanding, build trust, and gain support for programs and ideas.
Communicate with clarity and empathy
Design and manage processes with attention to detail
Prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks independently in dynamic environments.
Skilled in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a consistent, coordinated equity approach across Port-wide initiatives
Design a strategic framework to help the Port prioritize and invest in issues
Oversee the application of the framework across cross-functional teams
Lead, plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and implementation of Port of Seattle’s Environmental Justice programs and policies
Work closely with Executive Leadership in External Relations, Environmental Sustainability, and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) to shape and enhance organizational policies
Provide strategic policy guidance on current and emerging environmental justice issues
Serve as a strategic advisor to OEDI and other executive leaders on environmental justice-related policies, practices, and decision-making
Establish visible and accessible channels for community engagement
Develop, implement, and manage a Port-wide environmental justice framework
Convene community leaders and stakeholders to support coordinated, collaborative, and equity-driven solutions