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City of Spokane · 9 hours ago

Child and Family Initiative Manager

Spokane, WA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Spokane is dedicated to serving citizens and building healthy neighborhoods through community engagement. The Child and Family Initiative Manager will perform professional program management tasks related to community development and human services, engaging in advocacy and overseeing programs that connect people and organizations to resources and services.

CommunitiesFamilyGovernmentSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Promotes and implements childcare and Early Childhood Education programs while defining objectives in collaboration with partners and stakeholders

Facilitates work groups, relevant boards, and organizations and communicates with community partners and stakeholders

Coordinates the promotion of innovative solutions to meet community and workforce demands. Presents presentations in public meetings, on policies and procedures are developed, and program components are implemented effectively

Provides leadership and technical direction for developing and administrating the City's partnerships and contracts on community centers

Manages the contact for community centers, facilitating contract compliance, fostering partnership development, and enhancing community awareness. Coordinating with multiple city departments to enhance and support the initiatives of other divisions concerning community centers

Facilitate meetings and work groups to identify community needs, establish goals, and set priorities. Responsibilities also include presenting plans during public meetings, developing relevant policies and procedures, and effectively executing program components

Develops and sustains partnerships with organizations and individuals that provide essential programming for families and communities

Partners with organizations seeking services to collaborate on youth and family initiatives. Seeks opportunities to engage with organizations committed to creating a community of family-oriented events and activities

Focus on initiatives centered on community engagement and development targeting the advancement and connectivity of families

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program developmentGrants administrationCommunity partnership buildingPublic policy analysisNeeds assessmentContract negotiationCommunity resources outreachPresentation skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, planning, social work, or a closely related field

Five (5) years' experience in grants administration and management, community partnership building, needs assessments, and public engagement

A valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrated ability to get to and from multiple work locations as required

Functions, principles, and operation of public administration programs with emphasis on program development, contract administration, and public policy analysis

Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations, and legislative issues, with emphasis on compliance requirements and funding allocations

Available sources of public assistance program laws, legislation, rules, and regulations

Program development strategies and planning for responsive community programs

Principles of planning, organization, research, and analysis

Interviewing techniques

Grant writing, application, and management processes, including proposal development and review, program and fiscal monitoring, contract negotiation, and technical assistance

Community resources and outreach/education techniques

Program and project planning, management, and goal setting/attainment strategies

Principles of training and development

Work cooperatively with others and maintain positive relationships

Adapt to other duties as assigned and prioritize, organize, and plan work as needed to meet objectives

Maintain expertise in current techniques and laws

Work will be performed independently, often coordinating with the City Administration and Council to ensure project success and effective communication

Build and foster relationships with industry groups, trade organizations, customers, and outside agencies within and outside government