Community Engagement Consultant

***Please review the job description below and apply using the link provided if you meet the listed qualifications. Applicants currently based in Washington State will be given preference***

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Job Title:
Community Engagement Consultant (Independent Contractor, Part-Time, 0.5–0.75 FTE)

Organization:
RC Warner Consulting

Location:
Washington State (Remote, with frequent travel across assigned counties)

Schedule:
Part-Time, 20–30 hours per week

Contract Period:
December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026

Compensation:
$50/hour plus mileage, lodging, and per diem reimbursement for approved travel

About RC Warner Consulting:

RC Warner Consulting partners with mission-driven organizations to advance inclusion and workplace wellness, working at the intersection of both to create healthier, more engaged, and high-performing teams.

We provide expert training and facilitation, curriculum development, and strategic planning to drive lasting cultural transformation and strengthen organizational effectiveness. To date, we have trained over 15,000 professionals globally, equipping teams to serve vulnerable populations with empathy, self-awareness, and trauma-informed care.

We have partnered with a broad range of clients—including local, state, and federal government entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other high-performing organizations—such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Northern Trust, U.S. Embassy–Belize, AMD, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Internal Revenue Service, Airbus, New Mexico Department of Education, and the U.S. Air Force—helping them build sustainable, human-centered systems that improve outcomes for the communities they serve.

About This Project:

This position supports RC Warner Consulting's partnership with the Washington State Department of Health to advance overdose prevention, recovery support, and equitable access to care across the state. Through this initiative, RC Warner Consulting is engaging communities, clinicians, and partner organizations to better understand barriers and opportunities surrounding substance use, recovery, and care access.

Community Engagement Consultants will play a vital role in connecting directly with community members and organizations, capturing insights that inform the design of trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinician trainings and community resources.

Position Overview:

RC Warner Consulting is seeking two Community Engagement Consultants (0.5–0.75 FTE each) to lead regional engagement activities across Washington State.

Consultants will connect with residents, community-based organizations, and healthcare stakeholders to ensure that diverse perspectives—especially from underserved and rural communities—are reflected in statewide prevention and recovery initiatives.

Assigned Washington State Counties:

• Consultant A:
  Grays Harbor, Mason, Lewis, Thurston
• Consultant B:
  Okanogan, Spokane, King, Yakima

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead community engagement activities (e.g., 1:1 interviews, focus groups, listening sessions) across assigned regions.
• Build and sustain relationships with anchor organizations and regional partners (e.g., FQHCs, recovery programs, public safety agencies).
• Coordinate logistics, recruitment, and outreach materials for engagement sessions
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable summaries that inform clinician training and resource development.
• Provide cultural and contextual input to ensure all trainings reflect lived realities and equity principles.
• Collaborate with RC Warner Consulting staff and external evaluators to ensure data validity and statewide representation.
• Travel frequently for in-person engagements (travel expenses reimbursed).

Required Qualifications:

• Based in Washington State with ability for frequent, multi-county travel.
• Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field (required).
• Minimum of five years of experience in community engagement, public health, social services, or related work.
• Training or coursework in substance use, harm reduction, recovery, or public safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups, listening sessions).
• Strong ability to synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage diverse populations and represent an organization professionally.
• Highly self-directed and organized, with capacity to manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Availability to begin between December 2025 and January 2026.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Hourly Rate:
  $50/hour
• Hours:
  20–30 per week (0.5–0.75 FTE)
• Contract Period:
  December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
• Travel Reimbursement:
  Mileage, lodging, and per diem for required travel

This is an independent contractor position.

Required Insurance (prior to start):

• Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance
• Automobile / Travel Insurance

Apply Today & Join Our Mission

Submit your application—including your resume, cover letter, and brief written responses—via this link:

RC Warner Consulting is an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, veterans, individuals with lived experience in behavioral health or recovery, and those from historically underserved or marginalized communities. We are especially interested in candidates with experience working in or alongside Tribal Nations, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities, and those who bring cultural knowledge and relationships that strengthen community partnerships across Washington State.