Project Specialist

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Cleveland is seeking a Project Specialist to assist in completing projects, programs, or initiatives within a City division. You will support scheduling, maintain timelines, and help manage budgets while producing reports and communications.

Requires a high school diploma with 1 year government or private sector experience; associate or bachelor’s in relevant field preferred. Must lift 30 pounds and have a valid Ohio driver’s license; proficiency with Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s in business/public administration or related field preferred.
• One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required; substitution options available (fellowship/apprentice/certification).
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds; valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID.

Responsabilités

• Support planning, coordination, and implementation of curbside and municipal recycling and sustainability programs.
• Assist with developing project schedules, timelines, work plans, and budgets while monitoring deadlines and progress.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead community cleanups, sustainability activities, and presentations.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Formation

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Project Specialist

Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting with duties related to completion of projects, programs, or initiatives for a City division or department. Serves as the specialist to the supervisor or manager of projects, programs or initiatives. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings and ensure deadlines are met. Assist in creating schedules, timelines, and maintain project budgets. Provides reports, presentations, communications and correspondence as required. Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited two year or four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required. Substitution: Completion of a fellowship program, apprentice program, or other similar program; OR completion of a certification program, i.e., Project Management, Human Resources, etc. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License or State-issued identification card. Must be proficient utilizing all Microsoft Office products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of curbside and municipal recycling programs, food waste reduction and composting initiatives, litter prevention, beautification efforts, and other Department of Public Works sustainability programs.
• Assist with developing project schedules, timelines, work plans, and budgets while monitoring deadlines and project progress.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead community cleanups, sustainability activities, and educational presentations.
• Lead meetings and engage with residents, community organizations, and other stakeholder groups regarding departmental programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain project documentation, and provide administrative support to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, educational materials, and other communications related to assigned programs and projects.
• Track program activities and assist with identifying opportunities to improve participation, outreach, and overall program effectiveness.
• Coordinate with internal divisions and external partners to support departmental sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.