Neighborhood Project Manager (Resource Center)

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

EAP (ComPsych)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA accounts

Pension/retirement plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training & career development

Job summary

The City of Hampton is seeking a Neighborhood Project Manager to coordinate and advance initiatives that support neighborhoods and the City’s violence prevention efforts. You will lead a team, manage resources, and build partnerships with city leaders, community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and other partners to move important initiatives forward.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related field and at least five years of progressively responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with strong public sector relevance.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible management experience including staff supervision.
• Demonstrated experience managing municipal, federal, state, and private grant-funded programs.
• Ability to develop budgets, ensure grant compliance, and monitor performance metrics.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and implement strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Neighborhood Supervisors to deliver programs.
• Evaluate programs, policies, and fiscal impacts with actionable recommendations.
• Manage grant programs and budgets, including compliance and reporting.
• Build partnerships with community organizations and neighborhood groups.
• Oversee MOUs and procurement contracts.
• Monitor grant-funded projects and prepare annual roadmaps and reports.
• Support strategic initiatives and collaborate with municipal, state, and federal leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Grant management

Budgeting

Partnership building

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Government, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Budgeting/reporting systems

Job description

This position is supported through grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.***

Function

This position is supported through grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.***

MAKE AN IMPACT WHERE IT MATTERS MOST!

Help strengthen neighborhoods. Lead meaningful projects. Build stronger communities.

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on turning ideas into action? Do you have experience managing people, programs, grants, budgets, and community partnerships?

The City of Hampton is seeking a Neighborhood Project Manager to help coordinate and advance initiatives that support neighborhoods and the City’s violence prevention efforts.

LEAD. CONNECT. DELIVER. MAKE AN IMPACT.

This is more than a project management position. It’s an opportunity to lead people, manage resources, build partnerships, and help transform important community initiatives into results.

You’ll also work with City leaders, community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and other partners to move important initiatives forward.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & develop a team of Neighborhood Supervisors
• Evaluate programs, policies, and fiscal impacts and provide recommendations
• Manage grant programs and budgets, including compliance, reporting, and performance measurement
• Build and manage partnerships with community organizations and neighborhood groups
• Oversee MOUs and procurement contracts
• Monitor neighborhood resource center projects and grant-funded activities
• Help develop annual roadmaps and City Council reports
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects
• Collaborate with City, state, and federal leaders to advance grant applications and assigned projects

We’re Looking For a Professional With

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Government, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Accounting, Finance, or other related field of study. Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in community services, human services, public administration, or a related field, including supervision of staff, multi-site operations, and service delivery to complex and vulnerable populations.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Demonstrated experience managing municipal, federal, state, and private grant-funded programs, including budget development, fiscal management, grant compliance, reporting, procurement, and performance measurement.
• Considerable leadership and operational management experience, preferably within municipal government, nonprofit, or other human service organizations, with a proven ability to build partnerships, manage projects, and implement strategic initiatives.
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience using budget, reporting, and case management or data management systems.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; must be able to coordinate and organize resources in efficient and effective ways to meet goals; must be able to multi-task.
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess good organizational and follow-up skills, and have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must be able to create and maintain harmonious relationships with diverse populations.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits Overview

Summary

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The Eleven Paid Holidays Each Year Include

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.
• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.