• Job Description

  Req#: 4730696
  Summary Objective
  
  The purpose of this position is to develop and implement overall plan for community outreach and engagement for community development and housing programs and projects.
  This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
  
  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Cultivates relationships with community stakeholders including neighborhood and faith-based organizations, businesses, other civic/social organizations, and community residents in line with departmental strategic goals.
  • Coordinates within Develop Louisville and other Metro departments to ensure adequate representation at community events.
  • Coordinates community requests for information and educational opportunities.
  • Develops, organizes, and implements community education and awareness campaigns regarding community development and housing programming, including printed and digital materials.
  • Monitors success of community engagement strategies and collaborate with Develop Louisville leadership to make revisions as needed.
  • Initiates equity-based community engagement strategies for community development and housing projects.
  • Collaborates with other Metro Departments, including Metro TV, to expand Develop Louisville’s digital presence.
  • Possesses understanding of Develop Louisville, Louisville Metro Government, and other available programs to ensure knowledgeable interactions with community residents.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline.
  • Five (5) years of experience in community or neighborhood development or community engagement or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Must provide one's own source of transportation.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
  
  • Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
  
  UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
  Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
  
  • None.
  
  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
  
  Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
  
  STANDARD CLAUSES
  
  May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
  
  It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
  Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
  
  EOE

• About the company

  The Louisville Metro Council is the city council of Louisville, Kentucky.

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