Thrive Zone Community Organizer - City of Tucson (AZ) : Job Details

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Coordinates project activities, including contracts for services. Some positions manage rental properties. Provides information to neighborhood associations regarding City policies, processes, and procedures as it relates to neighborhood association organization, developing tools and methods for communicating with their members, establishing programs designed to improve neighborhood quality of life, and responding to inquiries through NOVA and other City customer intake systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Thrive Zone Community Organizer position at the City of Tucson's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for outreach and engagement efforts related to community reinvestment initiatives known as Thrive Zones which focus on community relationships, engaging local residents, and facilitating partnerships to promote equitable investment in housing, infrastructure and services. This position acts as a liaison between the community to ensure that reinvestment efforts align with the needs and priorities of residents.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Services Manager. This position exercises supervision over community and housing personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Organizes and coordinates community events such as resource fairs, workshops, planning meetings, media activities and communications to promote awareness of project activities and objectives. Solicits input on new and emerging issues and provides opportunities for community engagement and participation. Attends neighborhood and resident meetings, business forums, and other community events and meets with stakeholders and residents to stay up to date with neighborhood activities and needs.

* Plans and leads community-building initiatives, leadership training and capacity-building activities. Strengthens and expands the ability of residents, community members and businesses, and local partners to contribute to neighborhood transformation. Facilitates meetings, prepares memorandums, and collaborates with Choice Neighborhood Implementation team members to review and discuss project strategies.

* Develops and sustains working relationships with key partner organizations, departments, and social service providers to support program goals. Coordinates communication and transparency by updating websites, social media, newsletters, and mailings, as well as hosting meetings for internal and external stakeholders.

* Designs, implements, updates and monitors programs with community members that address key goals of the comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy known as the Transformation Plan or other initiatives as directed. Tracks and reports program outcomes and engages in ongoing evaluation of programs and services to ensure they meet objectives and requirements.

* Assists the project manager to ensure compliance with HCD policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Maintains accurate records of outreach activities, including oral and written reports for various stakeholders. Supports subrecipients and subcontractors in the implementation of Choice Neighborhood Implementation programs and services.

* Supports sustainability planning and resource development efforts through ongoing identification of potential partnerships and funding opportunities. Assists with writing grant or project proposals.

* Plans, assigns, and direct work of staff. Evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and supervision to support success, and addresses employee concerns and resolve challenges. Provides training, orientation, and educational assistance to promote proficiency in work assignments.

* Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

* Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

* Ability to work frequent evenings and weekends

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate degree

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of directly related experience

License:

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate degree

Work Experience:

* Community and Social Services, Event Coordination, Social and Community Service Management

License/Certifications:

Languages:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish

Four (4) or more years' experience in community organizing, marketing, outreach, and/or engagement

One (1) or more years' experience working with or in diverse and low-income communities, including lived experience

Experience writing or managing grants

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs

Lived experience of housing instability and/or public housing residency

At least two (2) years?of experience in community organizing, social work, urban planning, outreach, or similar

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Community Services/Neighborhood Resource Project Coordinator

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Department Name:

Housing and Community Development

Department Link:

Recruiter Name:

Elizabeth Reyes (202229)

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

FTE%:

100

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Full Hourly Range: $24.16 - 41.68 USD

The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

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POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by 12-11-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.

Special Instructions:

This position will focus primarily on the Thrive in the 05 neighborhood and the redevelopment of Tucson House, HCD's largest public housing community, under a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant and will oversee neighborhood and resident ambassador programs.

Please submit a cover letter outlining how you meet the preferred qualifications.

Physical and lifting abilities/requirements are determined by position and are included in the position description.

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

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