Neighborhood Development Associate

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of Hampton is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate to translate complex planning concepts for high school audiences and provide staff support to the Hampton Youth Commission.

You will help build community partnerships, connect residents with resources, and support volunteer engagement, strategic planning, neighborhood registration and housing programs.

Qualifications

• Requires college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• Minimum of one year in community engagement, nonprofit development, or related experience.
• Experience with diverse groups including minority populations, youth and seniors.
• Background check required prior to offer or promotion.
• Candidate must possess a driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex community development, land use and planning concepts into engaging information for high school students.
• Provide staff support to the Hampton Youth Commission.
• Build community-centered partnerships and connect residents with neighborhood resources.
• Support initiatives including volunteer engagement, strategic planning and housing programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Public engagement

Community relationships

Diversity outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Planning / Urban Studies / Public Administration

Job description

The City of Hampton's Community Development Department is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

Our new Neighborhood Development Associate will be a candidate who can translate complex community development, land use, and planning concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand information for high school students while providing staff support to the Hampton Youth Commission. Successful applicants will also demonstrate the ability to build community-centered partnerships, connect residents with neighborhood resources, and support initiatives including volunteer engagement, strategic planning, neighborhood registration, housing programs, community engagement, grant management, and other neighborhood development efforts.

• Requires college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in community engagement, non-profit development, or closely related experience.
• A combination of education, professional certifications, and equivalent experience may be considered for this position.
• Experience should involve working with diverse groups of people including minority populations, youth, and seniors.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

About the Department

The City of Hampton's Community Development Department is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

Our new Neighborhood Development Associate will be a candidate who can translate complex community development, land use, and planning concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand information for high school students while providing staff support to the Hampton Youth Commission. Successful applicants will also demonstrate the ability to build community-centered partnerships, connect residents with neighborhood resources, and support initiatives including volunteer engagement, strategic planning, neighborhood registration, housing programs, community engagement, grant management, and other neighborhood development efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in community engagement, non-profit development, or closely related experience.
• A combination of education, professional certifications, and equivalent experience may be considered for this position.
• Experience should involve working with diverse groups of people including minority populations, youth, and seniors.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires working non-standard hours including evenings and weekends
• Requires considerable local travel. Some regional or state travel required.
• Dependent on performance, rotation of remote work is permitted.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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