Connection & Impact Manager

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department seeks a Connection & Impact Manager to join our team, supporting belonging and collaboration across Chandler's diverse communities. This full-time role requires strong relationship-building and strategic leadership to guide programs and initiatives that strengthen community ties.

We value public service, effective communication, and collaboration, with a 40-hour workweek and occasional events in the evenings or on weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Science or related field.
• 6 years of progressively responsible public sector experience in human relations or diversity, with program planning, facilitation and mediation; experience with community leaders and local government.
• 2 years of recent lead or supervisory experience.
• A valid Driver's License or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Admin

Job description

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as aConnection & Impact Manager. The position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional events in the evening and weekends.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, Connection & Impact, and Vision Gallery. Connection & Impact builds bridges across the community by fostering belonging, understanding, and collaboration among Chandler's diverse residents and organizations.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will bring a passion for public service and a deep commitment to fostering belonging and connection within diverse communities. We are looking for an experienced, collaborative leader who can build strong relationships, guide meaningful programs and initiatives, and develop strategies that strengthen connection and impact across the organization and community. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver and effective communicator who can navigate complex and sensitive issues while bringing people together around shared goals.

Minimum qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Sociology or a related field; and
• 6 years of progressively responsible public sector experience working in the area of human relations or diversity, with experience in program planning, facilitation and mediation, working with community leaders and local government; and
• 2 years of recent lead or supervisory experience; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.