Overview
The Workforce Pathways (WFP) Program, housed within the Office of Government & Community Affairs at the Washington State Department of Health, is a CDC-funded initiative that expands access to public health careers while strengthening Washington’s public health workforce. Through meaningful project-based assignments, Workforce Pathways Professionals gain hands-on experience supporting public health programs, community partners, and state initiatives.
In this role, you will collaborate with Department of Health staff, host organizations, and community partners to advance public health projects and build practical experience in areas such as project coordination, community engagement, communications, research, policy, and program improvement. The program values diverse lived, educational, and professional experiences and is committed to building a workforce that reflects and effectively serves Washington’s communities.
The Opportunity
As the Tribal Engagement & Knowledge Management Coordinator, you will develop the tools, resources, and communication processes that strengthen how the Washington State Department of Health partners with Tribes, Tribal communities, and Tribal organizations. Working within the Office of Tribal Public Health and Relations (OTPHR), you will lead projects that improve how organizational information is collected, organized, shared, and used to support meaningful Tribal engagement across the agency.
This role combines project coordination, research, communications, information management, and collaboration. You will build sustainable resources such as organizational profiles, engagement tracking tools, interactive maps, newsletters, and guidance documents that help staff coordinate outreach, strengthen partnerships, and make informed decisions. As part of the Workforce Pathways Program, you’ll contribute to work that leaves lasting improvements in how the Department of Health engages with Tribal partners and supports healthier communities across Washington.
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
