Thrive Zone Community Organizer

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Coordinates project activities, including contracts for services. Some positions manage rental properties. Provides information to neighborhood associations regarding City policies, processes, and procedures as it relates to neighborhood association organization, developing tools and methods for communicating with their members, establishing programs designed to improve neighborhood quality of life, and responding to inquiries through NOVA and other City customer intake systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Thrive Zone Community Organizer position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for outreach and engagement efforts related to community reinvestment initiatives known as “Thrive Zones” which focus on community relationships, engaging local residents, and facilitating partnerships to promote equitable investment in housing, infrastructure and services. This position acts as a liaison between the community to ensure that reinvestment efforts align with the needs and priorities of residents. 
 

 Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Services Manager. This position exercises supervision over community and housing personnel. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates community events such as resource fairs, workshops, planning meetings, media activities and communications to promote awareness of project activities and objectives. Solicits input on new and emerging issues and provides opportunities for community engagement and participation. Attends neighborhood and resident meetings, business forums, and other community events and meets with stakeholders and residents to stay up to date with neighborhood activities and needs. 
   

• Plans and leads community-building initiatives, leadership training and capacity-building activities. Strengthens and expands the ability of residents, community members and businesses, and local partners to contribute to neighborhood transformation. Facilitates meetings, prepares memorandums, and collaborates with Choice Neighborhood Implementation team members to review and discuss project strategies.
   

• Develops and sustains working relationships with key partner organizations, departments, and social service providers to support program goals. Coordinates communication and transparency by updating websites, social media, newsletters, and mailings, as well as hosting meetings for internal and external stakeholders.
   

• Designs, implements, updates and monitors programs with community members that address key goals of the comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy known as the Transformation Plan or other initiatives as directed. Tracks and reports program outcomes and engages in ongoing evaluation of programs and services to ensure they meet objectives and requirements.
   

• Assists the project manager to ensure compliance with HCD policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Maintains accurate records of outreach activities, including oral and written reports for various stakeholders. Supports subrecipients and subcontractors in the implementation of Choice Neighborhood Implementation programs and services.
   

• Supports sustainability planning and resource development efforts through ongoing identification of potential partnerships and funding opportunities. Assists with writing grant or project proposals. 
   

• Plans, assigns, and direct work of staff. Evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and supervision to support success, and addresses employee concerns and resolve challenges. Provides training, orientation, and educational assistance to promote proficiency in work assignments.
   

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. 

Working Conditions

• Indoor<