Deputy Trustee – Outreach Director

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Vacation days per year

Sick days per month

Public holidays

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks a Deputy Trustee – Outreach Director to lead outreach and community engagement for the Trustee's Office. You will coordinate with the communications director on public relations and tax policy initiatives to advance the Office's mission, vision, and values.

This role emphasizes transparency, stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision making, and expanding awareness of Tax Relief/Freeze programs, while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and five years in community organizing, non-profit management, public affairs, or related field.
• Additional education may be considered in lieu of some experience (1:1 Ratio).
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in languages other than English is preferred.
• Experience with taxes/governmental service programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with councilmembers, faith leaders, nonprofits and stakeholders to grow collaborations and strategic relationships.
• Organize and facilitate community presentations.
• Correspond with stakeholders via email, text, phone, and in person to advance the Trustee's mission.
• Gather data from meetings and surveys to inform decision making and policy work.
• Collaborate with communications to identify trends and align priorities with taxpayers' needs.
• Maintain contact with the Trustee across outreach duties.
• Expand Tax Relief/Freeze awareness and support staff to enroll more people.
• Develop projects to increase community awareness of Tax Freeze/Relief and other resources.
• Support office operations and assist with interns and events.
• Demonstrate outcomes-based outreach and data-informed decision making.
• Engage communities affected by initiatives and serve on leadership team.
• Assist with Tax Relief and Tax Freeze applications
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Complex organizational systems

Relationship building

Advertising campaigns

Multilingual abilities

Taxes/government programs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Foreign accreditations encouraged

Job description

Position Description

The Deputy Trustee – Outreach Director a non-civil service position located within the Metropolitan Trustee’s Office. The Deputy Trustee – Outreach Director reports directly to the Metropolitan Trustee. This position serves the Administration team and directs the overall management and implementation of internal and external outreach and community engagement including working with communications director on the marketing and public relations for initiatives that support the Office of the Metropolitan Nashville & Davison County Trustee mission, vision, and values.

The Office of The Metropolitan Trustee is committed to transparency, inclusivity, and cooperation. We provide effective and efficient services while earning the public’s trust. Our staff respects and values each taxpayer. We provide the taxpayers of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, knowledge, and expertise.

The Office of the Trustee is a Constitutional office that was established as a tax collection agency for each county in the state of Tennessee. The Trustee in Davidson County collects Real Property, Personalty and Public Utility Taxes. This office also administers the State of Tennessee Tax Relief Program, Tax Deferral Program, Tax Freeze Program, collects and processes Delinquent Taxes, Central Business Improvement District Taxes, Gulch Central Business Improvement District Taxes and Vegetation Liens.

Typical Duties

• Works collaboratively as a liaison on behalf of the Trustee with councilmembers, community faith leaders, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to identify areas of collaboration. Create strategic plans to grow and deepen relationships with other community leaders for outreach initiatives.
• Organizes and facilitates community presentations.
• Corresponds with various stakeholders in the community via email, text messaging, phone calls, and in person meetings to advance the mission of the Metropolitan Trustee's Office.
• Gathers, collects, and assesses data based on meetings, surveys, presentations, and audience feedback to inform decision making processes for effective communication and policy work.
• Collaborates with communications director to identify new and emerging trends and align priorities with taxpayer’s needs. Also, to better engage taxpayers and allies in innovate tax policy practices.
• Maintains open and constant contact with the Trustee on all phases of outreach directors assigned duties.
• Leads efforts to expand Tax Relief/Freeze awareness and consults tax relief/freeze staff to expand the number of persons on the program.
• Develops projects to increase community awareness on Tax Freeze/Relief, and other resources Assist and support office operations when other Executive staff members may be away.
• Works with office staff and consultants responsible for designing and producing community engagement and outreach events.
• Demonstrated ability to manage to an outcomes-based approach; proven experience of outreach and mobilization, managing to outcomes, and developing and using data to inform continuous improvement and decision-making; proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make strategic decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Manages communications with the communities impacted by the Office’s initiatives and projects to understand needs and to improve the communities served.
• Proven leadership and success in engagement and mobilization at the individual, community, and organizational levels, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence others.
• Serves as a contributing member of the Metro Nashville & Davidson County Trustee leadership team.
• Assists with the completion of Tax Relief and Tax Freeze applications
• Works and assists with managing office interns
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years in community organizing, non-profit management, public affairs, or a related field.

Additional education may be considered In lieu of some experience (1:1 Ratio)

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience managing complex organizational systems.
• Experience in building relationships with local organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience managing advertising, marketing and event campaigns.
• Fluency in other languages.
• Experience with taxes/governmental service programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Benefits

• Full-time, Civil Service positions -
• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
• 20 vacation days per year
• 3 Personal days per year
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
• Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
• Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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How many years of experience do you have in community organizing, non-profit management, public affairs, or a related field?

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Briefly describe your experience in community organizing, non-profit management, public affairs, or a related field. If none enter N/A

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