TITLE

　　Project Manager - VPOPEN DATE

　　1/10/2024

　　CLOSE DATE

　　FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

　　Full-Time

　　EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

　　Exempt

　　BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

　　Non-bargaining

　　DIVISION

　　Venues Parks and Arts

　　LOCATION

　　Community Initiatives

　　REPORTS TO

　　Chief Community Officer

　　SCHEDULE

　　Monday-Friday 9a to 5:30p

　　PAY RATE

　　Salary Range is $50,000 to $54,500 annually

　　DESCRIPTION

　　POSITION SUMMARY:The Project Manager leads research and project implementation in support of the City of South Bend and, specifically, the Violence Prevention staff. The Project Manager will build tools and processes to support communication and accountability across the Violence Prevention team and will promote the effective implementation of evidence-based policies in the City of South Bend. Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises a variety of violence prevention/intervention programs for youth and young adults at recreation community centers and citywide.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Responsible for the supervision of the Violence Prevention Coordinators

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of initiativesPlan, organize, manage, participate in, and direct the work of the project, including developing and implementing plans and evaluating outcomesPrepare long-term strategies in coordination with stakeholders and work closely with them to incorporate input and solicit supportRecommend, develop, and implement processes, systems, and projects that promote communication, mutual accountability, and improved outcomes.Develops, organizes, and implements a prevention curriculum for the youth at the recreation community centers.Manage and balance multiple partners needs and help them overcome obstacles.Lead and/or participate in project update meetings with operational and executive partnersOversees MBK for the Division of Community InitiativesPlan and coordinate occasional events.Conduct policy research to identify best practices for addressing needs in South BendComplete administrative tasks as assignedNON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated

　　EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

　　High school diploma required.Bachelors Degree preferred.Spanish proficiency preferredMinimum three years of program or project management experienceKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Excellent project management skillsDemonstrated experience in developing clear timelines and goalsOutstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of comfort with stakeholder and change managementExperience developing collaborative and innovative approaches that improve outcomesComfortable working with law enforcement, government, community, and external stakeholders, even when stakeholders have competing interestsExcellent conflict resolution and facilitation skillsExperience analyzing data and using data and evidence to evaluate and improve outcomesAble to work with sensitive information while using appropriate measures to safeguard privacy and handling sensitive situations appropriatelyDemonstrated ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humorComfortable working with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and learns new technologies easily.CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION: Valid Drivers License if required to drive a City vehicle

　　EQUIPMENT:Laptop computer; landline phone, copier, and scanner

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in office setting, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and may be quiet to loud in the field. Exposure to adverse weather conditions such as cold or heat may prevail in situations involving outside meeting engagements. Entire office is smoke free.