Assistant Director, Community & Government Relations
Anoka CountyAbout the role
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.
Position Description
The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and the Community and Government Relations Department's mission is to provide for a coordinated approach to the use of local, state, and federal funding for persons of low or moderate income. To provide direct communication with the County Board, HRA Board, and Anoka County staff on emerging issues, implementation of new programs, and the undertaking of significant housing or development projects.
The department has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director, Community and Government Relations. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include assisting with departmental oversight, management of the senior housing portfolio, providing technical assistance and direction to cities and county departments in accordance with Anoka County’s policies and procedures for the Anoka County HRA.
This position is subject to an employment agreement and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place as applicants are selected.
Pay & Benefits
Salary: $92,601.60 to $111,113.60 ($44.52 to $53.42 per hour).
2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $92,601.60 to 111,113.60 ($44.52 to $53.42 per hour)
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant Director, Community and Government Relations.
Assist in providing departmental oversight and direction in accordance with Anoka County’s policies and procedures related to community development activities.
Direct and supervise the operations and activities of the department through a team of managers and/or assistant managers, prepare strategic plans, provide budgetary oversight and manage the development of policies and procedures to accomplish the department’s mission.
Management and coordination of special projects of the ACHRA.
Identify and implement programs that will be of benefit to Anoka County and oversee the establishment and administration of community programs.
Develop procedures related to economic development including project feasibility, underwriting, financing, program development and coordination of the marketing strategy.
Cultivate relationships with groups, organizations, employees, and cities in the community.
Guide and mentor direct reports and provide direction to Community and Government Relations individual contributors through a team of managers.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
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