Love Your Block Fellow - City of Gary : Job Details

Love Your Block Fellow Position Description Position Title: Love Your Block Fellow Organization: City of Gary/Urban League of NWI Location: Gary, In Position Type: Full-Time, Two-Year Fellowship Term Overview: City of Gary/Urban League of NWI is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to serve as the Love Your Block Fellow. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful implementation of Love Your Block grant projects by overseeing project management activities and tracking project metrics to measure impact and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee the implementation of Love Your Block grant projects, working closely with project partners, city staff, and community stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project execution. Lead the day-to-day project management of the Love Your Block program. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects Monitor project progress and milestones, proactively identifying and addressing any issues or challenges that may arise during implementation. Track project metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project impact and outcomes, including but not limited to community engagement, volunteer participation, and physical improvements to neighborhoods. Develop and implement systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to effectively track project metrics and communicate progress to stakeholders. Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor project activities and ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations. Collaborate with city officials, community partners, and residents to promote community engagement and participation in Love Your Block projects. Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate project updates, outcomes, and impact to internal and external stakeholders. Support knowledge sharing and capacity building efforts by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from Love Your Block projects. Develop and deliver training to residents to assist in mini-grant application completion. Create and implement an outreach plan to effectively engage with diverse community members and promote the program and mini-grant opportunity to potential grantees. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The Love Your Block Fellow must have strong ties to the community being served by Love Your Block (i.e., current resident or a previous longtime resident with active ties to the neighborhood) and have a track record of building local relationships. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, project management, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, community development, or a related field preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting, preferably in a community development or nonprofit setting. Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with grant management and compliance requirements is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. Passion for community development and a commitment to improving neighborhoods and communities.