City of Gary, IN
Project Manager -Love Your Block Fellow
City of Gary, IN, Gary, Indiana, United States, 46402
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.
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.