Community Initiatives Manager

Priority Consideration Date: February 22, 2026

Tacoma Community College (TCC), an anchor institution in the City of Tacoma, is seeking a highly collaborative, production-driven and community-oriented team member to join the TCC College Relations team and lead two dynamic community initiatives: the Tacoma Anchor Network (TAN) and the Tacoma Community Safety Collaborative (TCSC).

Background

Tacoma Anchor Network
TAN is a network of anchor-based institutions in Tacoma, Wash., which leverages institutional assets to address economic, social and racial inequities. The group comprises 30 organizations with more than 100 participants who work to keep resources circulating locally and ensure people who live here can find jobs and all people who work here can afford to live here. TAN's mission is to:

• Increase contract and procurement spending with local businesses, with an emphasis on minority- and women-owned businesses;
• Increase the number of living wage jobs available to Tacoma residents in key industries, and increase access to those jobs by removing systemic barriers;
• Increase the amount of place-based investment that focuses on social and economic disparities in Tacoma; and
• Advance policy at a local, regional, and state level that enables anchor institutions to more effectively use their economic resources to meet needs identified by residents.

The group meets bimonthly, including at least two in-person meetings each year.

Tacoma Community Safety Collaborative
TCSC is a community partnership that seeks to reduce crime in our community. By using data to inform our decisions, the Collaborative looks at external factors and patterns (not people) to develop community-driven solutions for crime reduction. The TCSC is comprised of community-based organizations, government agencies, higher education and K-12 institutions and more. This is a newly formed Collaborative that is gaining momentum in our community.

The Collaborative meets quarterly.

Position Description
TCC is seeking an energetic, highly organized individual for a 12-month temporary appointment (January 2026-December 2026), with the possibility of an extension. This is a full-time, exempt position that will report to the TCC Vice President of College Relations. This position serves as the point of contact for both initiatives, coordinating communications, meetings, events and outreach. As a largely remote role, it offers flexibility and chance to make a meaningful contribution toward advancing the goals of TAN and TCSC, strengthening Tacoma as a great place to live and work. This is an exciting opportunity for a natural connector and problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Communication and Coordination

• Maintains updated community partner lists and contact information.
• Manages calendars and schedules virtual and in-person meetings, including preparing agenda and materials preparing PowerPoint presentations, and supporting Zoom, Teams and other AV needs.
• Manages and supports logistics for in-person meetings and events, including venue selection, catering and AV requirements and coordinating or contracting speakers and facilitators.
• Prepares correspondence and communications on behalf of TAN and TCSC.

Project Management

• Tracks action items, goals, and progress to ensure accountability, including corresponding with members to complete their action items and providing monthly or quarterly progress updates.
• Implements and supports project activities, including organizing tasks, analyzing and reporting on procurement data, and assisting with peer learning events.
• Identifies emerging opportunities for new projects, develops new projects as time allows, and tracks progress with both initiatives.
• Tracks budgets and expenses with TCC College Relations Administrative Operations Coordinator.
• Tracks contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU).
• Reports progress toward annual goals and assists in developing future goals and work plans.
• Implements and manages an online platform to organize and maintain TAN and TCSC files, ensuring all work is properly archived, easily accessible and that members actively use the shared workspace.

Leadership and Strategic Coordination

• Develops and prepares content for agendas and presentations, including coordinating other presenters.
• Leads or co-facilitates meetings with members and initiative leads to guide discussions.
• Partners with web services team to manage TCSC website; supports the development of data reports and summaries.
• Provides guidance on communications and community engagement strategies with TAN Steering Committee, Design Team members and TCSC leadership.
• Identifies grant opportunities and coordinates with TCC grant writer on submissions.
• Supports outreach efforts with current and prospective partners; initiates and cultivates relationships with organizations.
• Provides onboarding for new TAN and TCSC members.

Key Competencies

• Strong and clear communication and collaborative style
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Takes initiative, contributes ideas, and ensures projects are completed successfully
• Applies a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to all aspects of work
• Solution-oriented, critical thinker
• Works well under pressure and uses project management skills to manage competing deadlines
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with community partners
• Uses ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
• Works independently
• Has experience facilitating professionals and community groups
• Solution oriented and ability to manage challenges with grace and creativity
• Ability to understand diverse interests and identify synergies and areas of overlapping interests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, education, social sciences, business, or a related field.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• 3 or more years of progressively responsible relevant experience in program coordination, community engagement, project management, and/or communications.

• Experience facilitating meetings and/or group discussions, preferably including both virtual and in-person formats.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Project management experience
• Experience with data organization and literacy, for example procurement data

• Experience conducting outreach, community engagement, or case management
• Possess deep knowledge about the city and its history and communities

Required conditions of employment:

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume and cover letter. In your cover letter describe how your background and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position.
3. Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness, and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.