District Council Coordinator
General Duty Statement
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION IS FOR ADVISORY PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Information about the position
The District Council Coordinator serves as a liaison between the City and the District Councils. The position provides training and support for District Council staff and board members, works to build the capacity of the District Councils, and improve communication and coordination among the City and the District Councils. Provides direct technical assistance to District Councils, serves as a prime liaison with City departments, and participates in community outreach and engagement support activities as assigned.
The District Council Coordinator reports to the Director of City Council Operations.
The successful candidate will possess:
- A knowledge and understanding of City government and nonprofit community organizations
- Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate work with diverse and underserved communities
- Experience in policy and program development and implementation
- An ability to manage projects across government teams, provide leadership, problem solve and get results
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage, within deadlines, projects that have a high degree of community impact and contact
- An ability to work across government teams and navigate effectively in a complex political environment; an ability to use informal authority to get things done
- Excellent writing, communication and public relations skills
- Demonstrated experience working with District Councils and an intimate knowledge of their current collective body of work
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements
One of the following requirements must be met:
- A combination of six years of progressively responsible, professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, and/or community development, and college level education.
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, or a related field and two years of professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, or community development.
- Master's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, or a related field.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with District Councils.
By Closing Date, you MUST
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.
- A resume (required)
- A cover letter (required)
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Selection Process Information
Unclassified: This posting is open to anyone who meets the open position requirements. This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position may require a medical examination, driver's license check, credit check, drug test, and/or a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Contact Information:
Nou Chang at 651-266-6519
Office of Human Resources
25 West 4th Street, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55102
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
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Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Information about data you provide: The information you supply will be used to assess your qualifications for this position; to distinguish you from other applicants; and to contact you for an interview. The following information will be considered private data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: your name, home/work/email address, and home phone number. If you are considered a finalist for an employment vacancy, your name, education, training, and previous work experience will become public data. Private data is available only to you and to other persons in the City who have a bona fide need for the data. Upon court order, data may be disclosed in legal proceedings. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data not designated in this notice as private.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.