GVRS Community Partnership Manager

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

POSTING DATE:

2/21/25

HOURS/SALARY RANGE:

Full Time Salary $64,427-$97,850

BACKGROUND CHECK

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Summary Of Position

The Community Partnership Manager will coordinate community, City and funding partners around mobilizing and amplifying a community “moral voice” against violence to high-risk individuals and groups identified through the strategy. The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) is a partnership-based violence reduction strategy that employs respectful, direct communication with individuals at the highest risk of involvement in gun violence to keep them safe, alive and free. While its primary goal is to reduce shootings, when implemented with fidelity, the strategy has also been shown to reduce recidivism among service participants and improve community-police relations. The Community Partnership Manager will be a core member of the team that is responsible for leading the City’s flagship effort to reduce gun violence and promote justice.

Essential Functions

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in this position. Position may require some, or all, of these examples; this list is not inclusive. Position may require related duties not listed if necessary to accomplish the work of the agency.)

Management and Oversight

• Oversee grant and contracts with community organizations(s) and specific community representatives to engage participants in the Strategy in changing community norms and narratives around gun violence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Mayor’s Office and community partners in the planning and implementation of GVRS.
• Work closely with funders, the City of Baltimore’s Bureau of Procurement, the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and others, as appropriate, to manage grants and contracts related to the community component of the strategy.
• Track community involvement in the Strategy, including through engagement with high-risk individuals.
• Conduct regular site visits to review progress and identify barriers (virtual, if necessary).
  
  

Coordination

• Mobilize and support the authentic participation in outreach and custom notifications of directly impacted community members, including “influentials” – people close to high-risk individuals, who care about them, are respected by them, and who are likely to influence them in a positive way – in GVRS operations and governance.
• Educate community stakeholders on the strategy and advise them on how they can be involved.
• Assist with facilitation between community stakeholders and place-based partners, including city agencies and private sector partners, to amplify community voices and activate community spaces against violence.
• Lead coordination between community stakeholders and law enforcement partners in promoting the values of procedural justice –fairness and transparency in how law enforcement decisions are made, and justice administered.
• Ensure consistent attendance and full participation at GVRS-related events (e.g., planning meetings and public-facing events).
• Facilitate working group meetings; co-facilitate as appropriate.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with City and community partners,
• Align and strengthen community coordination systems within City operations, policies and budget.
  
  

Evaluation

• Serve as City lead and primary responsible on all internal and external efforts to assess and evaluate the performance of the community component of the strategy.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, urban planning, criminal justice, public health or other related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years in program management and oversight.
• Experience working with in affected communities in Baltimore City on participatory, community-based public safety strategies.
  
  

License, Registration And Certificate Requirements

N/A.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to demonstrate examples of the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Good analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Professional administrative, time and task management capacity.
• Genuine commitment and sensitivity to Baltimore City residents and community issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with police officers and other criminal justice partners.
• Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation.
  
  

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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