Community Relations Coordinator (Vacancy)

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　　Community Relations Coordinator (Vacancy)

　　Salary

　　$27.51 - $41.25 Hourly

　　Location

　　Varies by position

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-0796-V2

　　Department

　　51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

　　Division

　　Recreation and Parks

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Definition

　　Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating programs designed to develop and maintain close positive relations between neighborhood communities and the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required.

　　Examples of Work

　　• Interacts with City officials, community leaders and members of the general public to provide information and technical assistance in the resolution of neighborhood concerns/problems;

　　• Attends other City Department community outreach events;

　　• Makes oral presentations before community and civic organizations designed to educate citizens about cultural diversity and to reduce insensitivity among diverse groups;

　　• Oversees and manages the Treehouse Community Outreach Vehicle Program;

　　• Prepares and distributes reports, newsletters, and various informational documents; posts information and oversees content on website and various social media channels;

　　• Oversees and manages the Department’s Community Outreach Program;

　　• Manages, inventories, and orders Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s community outreach promotional items;

　　• Evaluates program effectiveness; compiles and maintains information files on City and community activities;

　　• Coordinates the usage of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s branded community outreach materials as needed;

　　• Confers with department and other City officials in the planning and development of community relations activities;

　　• Notifies Columbus Recreation and Parks internal section heads on issues brought forward by community leaders and members of the general public;

　　• Provides explanation of ordinances, rules, and regulations of City, state, or federal government programs and services;

　　• Develops or updates operating manuals and/or policies establishing methods of performing work in accordance with organizational goals and objectives;

　　• Participates in the budget development process for the community relations program;

　　• Responds to inquiries for information from other City officials, community leaders, and the general public;

　　• Coordinates City services in neighborhood communities such as weed/high grass removal contracts, neighborhood pride events, etc.

　　• May supervise the activities of employees responsible for maintaining positive relations between neighborhood communities; may train and assist program staff.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in public or community relations. Substitution(s): Additional years of experience, as stated above, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.A master's degree in one (1) of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

　　Possession of a valid driver’s license.

　　Test/Job Contact Information

　　Recruitment #: 24-0796-V2

　　Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

　　Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

　　Whitney Washington

　　Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

　　1111 E Broad St.

　　Columbus, Ohio 43215

　　P: (614) 645-5179

　　E:[email protected]

　　The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Short-term Disability

　　Life Insurance

　　Wellness Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

　　Agency

　　City of Columbus

　　Address

　　77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

　　Columbus, Ohio, 43215

　　Phone

　　(614) 645-8300

　　Website

　　http://www.columbus.gov/civilservice

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