Hybrid Community Reinvestment & Grants Program Lead

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Public service benefits overview

Job summary

The State of Connecticut’s Social Equity Council seeks an experienced administrator to plan, develop, and manage statewide reinvestment and workforce training programs. You will oversee proposals, contractor relations, and financial reporting while coordinating with state agencies and community partners.

This role emphasizes governance, policy interpretation, and leadership of staff in a hybrid work environment, with strong emphasis on equity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of professional experience.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.
• College training may substitute for General Experience (15 semester hours per half-year).
• A Master's degree may substitute for one additional year of General Experience.
• Two (2) years of Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager experience may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division.
• Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities.
• Formulates goals and objectives.
• Develops or assists in development of related policy.
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws.
• Provides input or evaluates staff.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of budget.
• Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities.
• Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission.
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection.

Skills

Management principles

Public administration

Project management

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The State of Connecticut’s Social Equity Council seeks an experienced administrator to plan, develop, and manage statewide reinvestment and workforce training programs. You will oversee proposals, contractor relations, and financial reporting while coordinating with state agencies and community partners.

This role emphasizes governance, policy interpretation, and leadership of staff in a hybrid work environment, with strong emphasis on equity and community engagement.