City of Richmond, VA
Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator*
City of Richmond, VA, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Salary :
$53,456.00 - $78,686.40 Annually
Location :
Richmond, VA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14M00000064
Department:
Human Services
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
12/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond
R.E.A.D.Y ?R espect.
E quity.
A ccountability.
D iversity... YOU !!!
This is an
EXCITING
time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Language IncentiveReferral BonusT
uition Assistance ProgramDescription
The City Richmond's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships between residents, community organizations, and local government to enhance communication, participation, and collaboration in neighborhood initiatives. This role focuses on empowering communities, addressing local issues, and facilitating a sense of shared responsibility for neighborhood improvements.
The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships between residents, community leaders, and local government. The coordinator works to ensure that the needs and concerns of neighborhood residents are heard and addressed, while encouraging active participation in community projects, events, and local decision-making processes. This role includes outreach, event coordination, problem-solving, and acting as a liaison between the community and local government.This position will be located within the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services' Office of Neighborhood Engagement and will report to the Manager of the Office of Neighborhood Engagement.Duties include but are not limited to
Community Outreach & Engagement :
Develop and implement strategies for outreach to underrepresented or underserved communities.Facilitate meetings, forums, and workshops with neighborhood associations, residents, and stakeholders to encourage dialogue and participation.Engage residents in local government processes, planning, and policymaking.Build relationships with key community stakeholders, such as civic groups, businesses, schools, and nonprofits.Program Development & Coordination :
Plan and coordinate community programs, events, and initiatives that enhance neighborhood development.Organize and promote educational initiatives that inform residents about available city services, resources, and programs.Communication & Advocacy :
Serve as a point of contact for neighborhood residents regarding city services, resources, and other needs.Collaborate with city departments to ensure timely and effective communication of resident concerns and neighborhood needs.Keep residents informed about local issues, resources, and events.Data Collection & Reporting :
Collect and analyze feedback from residents to assess community needs and improve engagement strategies.Maintain records of outreach efforts, meeting outcomes, and engagement metrics.Provide regular reports to city leadership and community stakeholders on engagement progress and neighborhood issues.The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator works both in-office and out in the community. The position may require attendance at evening and weekend events, as well as occasional field visits to various neighborhoods.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience_) preferred but not required.2+ years of experience in community outreach, public engagement, or neighborhood organizing.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Knowledge of local government structures, community development, and public policy.Experience in event planning and coordination.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and foster inclusive environments.Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeBilingual and Bicultural abilities (preferred but not required)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Experience with community outreach and engagementKnowledge of the City's neighborhood and civic associationsKnowledge of emerging issues impacting Richmond residents
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple and concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, use hands, wrists, or fingers in a repetitive motion; and finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers). The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, lift, and push or pull. Some assignments may involve frequent stooping and kneeling, and moderate crouching and crawling. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process,
please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans -We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
YesNo
02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
YesNo
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
High school diploma/GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higherNone of the above
04
Do you have a bachelor's degree in public administration, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, or a related field?
YesNo
05
How many years of experience do you have in community outreach, public engagement, or neighborhood organizing.
Less than two yearsTwo to three years of experienceMore than three years of experience
Required Question
$53,456.00 - $78,686.40 Annually
Location :
Richmond, VA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14M00000064
Department:
Human Services
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
12/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond
R.E.A.D.Y ?R espect.
E quity.
A ccountability.
D iversity... YOU !!!
This is an
EXCITING
time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:Virginia Retirement System (VRS)Language IncentiveReferral BonusT
uition Assistance ProgramDescription
The City Richmond's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships between residents, community organizations, and local government to enhance communication, participation, and collaboration in neighborhood initiatives. This role focuses on empowering communities, addressing local issues, and facilitating a sense of shared responsibility for neighborhood improvements.
The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships between residents, community leaders, and local government. The coordinator works to ensure that the needs and concerns of neighborhood residents are heard and addressed, while encouraging active participation in community projects, events, and local decision-making processes. This role includes outreach, event coordination, problem-solving, and acting as a liaison between the community and local government.This position will be located within the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services' Office of Neighborhood Engagement and will report to the Manager of the Office of Neighborhood Engagement.Duties include but are not limited to
Community Outreach & Engagement :
Develop and implement strategies for outreach to underrepresented or underserved communities.Facilitate meetings, forums, and workshops with neighborhood associations, residents, and stakeholders to encourage dialogue and participation.Engage residents in local government processes, planning, and policymaking.Build relationships with key community stakeholders, such as civic groups, businesses, schools, and nonprofits.Program Development & Coordination :
Plan and coordinate community programs, events, and initiatives that enhance neighborhood development.Organize and promote educational initiatives that inform residents about available city services, resources, and programs.Communication & Advocacy :
Serve as a point of contact for neighborhood residents regarding city services, resources, and other needs.Collaborate with city departments to ensure timely and effective communication of resident concerns and neighborhood needs.Keep residents informed about local issues, resources, and events.Data Collection & Reporting :
Collect and analyze feedback from residents to assess community needs and improve engagement strategies.Maintain records of outreach efforts, meeting outcomes, and engagement metrics.Provide regular reports to city leadership and community stakeholders on engagement progress and neighborhood issues.The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator works both in-office and out in the community. The position may require attendance at evening and weekend events, as well as occasional field visits to various neighborhoods.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience_) preferred but not required.2+ years of experience in community outreach, public engagement, or neighborhood organizing.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Knowledge of local government structures, community development, and public policy.Experience in event planning and coordination.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and foster inclusive environments.Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeBilingual and Bicultural abilities (preferred but not required)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Experience with community outreach and engagementKnowledge of the City's neighborhood and civic associationsKnowledge of emerging issues impacting Richmond residents
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple and concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, use hands, wrists, or fingers in a repetitive motion; and finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers). The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, lift, and push or pull. Some assignments may involve frequent stooping and kneeling, and moderate crouching and crawling. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process,
please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans -We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
YesNo
02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
YesNo
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
High school diploma/GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higherNone of the above
04
Do you have a bachelor's degree in public administration, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, or a related field?
YesNo
05
How many years of experience do you have in community outreach, public engagement, or neighborhood organizing.
Less than two yearsTwo to three years of experienceMore than three years of experience
Required Question