Participatory Budgeting Project Coordinator

City of Detroit; Michigan; Ibrido; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Detroit is seeking a Project Coordinator in the OCFO ADMINISTRATION DIVISION to support the participatory budgeting initiative. The role emphasizes managing timelines, coordinating committees, and ensuring inclusive engagement with residents.

Responsibilities include designing outreach, leading orientations, organizing meetings, and producing materials. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a hybrid office/field work setup.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in public service, nonprofit programs, or community-based initiatives.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees, or resident groups.
• Strong facilitation and meeting-management skills.
• Excellent communication—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community‑centered decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfort working evenings/weekends during peak PB activity periods.

Mansioni

• Project Management — Develop and maintain PB project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate across city departments to ensure alignment with legal requirements and operational constraints.
• Committee Recruitment — Design and implement outreach strategies to recruit a diverse cohort of PB delegates representing neighborhoods, demographics, and community interests.
• Committee Orientations — Design and lead orientations for resident leadership committee sessions covering PB goals, roles, responsibilities, equity principles, project development guidelines, and decision‑making processes.
• Committee Meeting — Schedule, organize, and facilitate delegate meetings, working groups, and project development sessions. Ensure meetings are accessible, inclusive, and productive.
• Community Engagement - Schedule, organize, and co‑facilitate Community engagement meetings to regularly gain resident insight.
• Workflow Coordination — Support committees as they refine project ideas, conduct research, collaborate with city staff, and prepare proposals for public voting.
• Documentation & Tracking — Maintain clear records of delegate participation, project development status, meeting notes, and decision points.
• Cross‑Department Collaboration & Feasibility Review — Coordinate with department representatives to ensure timely completion of proposal feasible review.
• Communications & Materials Support — Produce guides, toolkits, timelines, and digital resources to support delegates and inform the public.
• Issue Resolution — Address conflicts, misunderstandings, or logistical challenges within delegate groups; maintain constructive, respectful engagement.
• Evaluation & Reporting — Track key program metrics including, participation patterns, and project development outcomes. Prepare reports and recommendations.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Project management

Facilitation

Public engagement

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Detroit is seeking a Project Coordinator in the OCFO ADMINISTRATION DIVISION to support the participatory budgeting initiative. The role emphasizes managing timelines, coordinating committees, and ensuring inclusive engagement with residents.

Responsibilities include designing outreach, leading orientations, organizing meetings, and producing materials. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a hybrid office/field work setup.