Make an impact: 
A recent independent assessment of gun violence in Salem, Oregon identified a need for a proactive and collaborative approach to combat violent crime. An increase in shootings and a longer-term upward trend of violence has impacted the Salem area. For law enforcement and community members, there is no higher priority than the protection of life and physical safety within our community.
In early 2024, the City convened a broader, collective discussion on how the community, can and should respond was initiated. The result was a countywide commitment from government officials and a myriad of community-based partners to work together with a focus on what matters—the community's safety. The outcome of these facilitated community conversations, at the end of 2024, will be a strategy and plan of action to reduce community violence in Salem.
 
Learn and grow:
Be part of an organization that provides a family-friendly work environment, and a great family-work balance. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, liberal remote work policy, and opportunities to develop skills and grow within the organization, the City of Salem is a great place to work. 

What you will do:
The Program Manager, housed in the City Manager’s Office and working closely with Community Services and Police Departments, will assist in the implementation of a comprehensive approach to gun violence intervention and prevention, known as the Community Violence Reduction Initiative (CVRI). This position will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of the initiative as well as supporting those involved in the community and law enforcement efforts.
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and development of external programs, in cooperation with community-based organizations, focused on gun violence intervention and prevention. This position is responsible for and facilitates the implementation of the program in alignment with the evidence-based practice models. The Program Manager is also responsible for building and sustaining ongoing relationships with community-based groups, residents, elected officials, and law enforcement; providing information to engage community stakeholders in the community violence reduction initiative, the vision, services, and programs; identifying resources, collaborative efforts, and assisting community mobilization efforts around the issue of violence in order to help facilitate change. The program manager may also be responsible for locating and writing grant applications to support the work of the CVRI.
The Program Manager will also work collaboratively with community organizations to ensure the adequate training and supervision for violence prevention workers and intensive case managers within the respective evidenced-based models implemented.
 
Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the program, and build and maintain relationships to support the ongoing initiative.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage program operations through effective administration and management of schedules, budget, communication, compliance, and reporting.
• Serve as consultant or technical advisor and work with other divisions, departments, agencies, and/or organizations to coordinate, promote, and implement assigned program.
• Prepare various professional level documents and materials.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and communications to internal and external groups of various sizes.
• Review and compile amendments or proposed revisions to legislation or regulations, and make recommendations for impact on delivery of program.
• Propose and manage program resources, assist with the development of a budget and monitoring, contract administration, and other program financial records.
• Conduct independent research, outreach campaigns, or other activities for assigned program.
• Develop metrics, assess results, and report progress; incorporating best practices and recommendations into the strategy.
• Analyze and develop business solutions, technical recommendations, testing, and project execution in support of the program initiatives, goals, and strategies.
• Respond, refer, and resolve customer or public inquiries.
• Represent the initiative or the City in meetings with other departments, agencies, our community, or other groups.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness and assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely at the Salem's Civic Center office at 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220, Salem, OR 97301, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.

What are the minimum qualifications? 

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, urban and regional planning, public policy, communications, economics, or a related field, and five years of experience in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Public sector or local government experience setting desired.
• Depending on the area of assignment, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred.

What you will bring along: 

• Experience with community-centered engagement and/or community organizing;
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of settings, navigating political situations, and maintaining relationships with vested community interests in a government-sponsored, community-based initiative;
• Experience using data analysis and best practice research to inform or adjust execution in support of the program initiatives, goals, and strategies;
• Researching and applying for grants and other types of supplemental funding sources (or something similar.)

About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings. 
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development Department. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The city has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Program Manager, II or view by clicking here.
 
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
 
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