What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neighborhood Development Specialist position at City of Norfolk?
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The City of Norfolk's Department of Neighborhood Services is currently seeking a Neighborhood Development Specialist. The Neighborhood Development Specialist will be responsible for community development and program implementation. Work involves using active listening, effective communication and facilitation skills to build capacity, trust, and strong working relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, and other City staff.
The Department of Neighborhood Services was established to invest in residents, resources, and solutions to develop a greater quality of life for all neighborhoods in the City of Norfolk. The Department of Neighborhood Services supports the interest of neighborhoods and community-based organizations by:
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The City of Norfolk's Department of Neighborhood Services is currently seeking a Neighborhood Development Specialist. The Neighborhood Development Specialist will be responsible for community development and program implementation. Work involves using active listening, effective communication and facilitation skills to build capacity, trust, and strong working relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, and other City staff.
The Department of Neighborhood Services was established to invest in residents, resources, and solutions to develop a greater quality of life for all neighborhoods in the City of Norfolk. The Department of Neighborhood Services supports the interest of neighborhoods and community-based organizations by:
- Fostering and promoting individual and community neighborhood involvement.
- Positioning neighborhoods for investment and growth.
- Supporting creative, constructive, and positive solutions to community concerns.
- Developing organizational and leadership capacity within resident organizations.
Departmental Hiring Salary: $46,589 - 48,589
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in developing and implementing various initiatives aimed at building neighborhood capacity.
- Provides technical support to community groups and assists with neighborhood strategies and goals.
- Provides support to senior bureau staff by drafting presentations, marketing materials, maps and other supporting documentation to be presented at civic league and task force meetings and NBN Academy classes.
- Serves as liaison between citizens and City Hall by helping residents navigate City departments and associated processes.
- Works with interdepartmental teams, including Community Resource Officers, Norfolk Cares staff, Neighborhood Quality, and Department of Planning to develop strategies to address community issues.
- Conducts community outreach to residents, neighborhood-based organizations, including non-profits and faith-based organizations to promote events and activities.
- Links residents and organizations to existing programs and services in the community.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and organizations to develop community cohesion and social capital.
- Assists in the planning and organization of special events and workshops.
- Attends weekend and evening public meetings and activities as required.
Required:
- One-year experience in community development, community engagement, community outreach, and/or implementation of housing programs and services for individuals and families.
- The preferred candidate will possess major college coursework in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Communications, Human Services, Sociology, or other related areas of study.
- In addition, the preferred candidate will possess at least two years of experience in community development, community engagement, community outreach, or housing programs and services.
- Valid driver's license required.
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Some evenings and weekends required.
Salary : $46,589 - $48,589
