Violence Prevention Program Specialist (Grant-Funded)

City-of-Sacrament; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Program Specialist within the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). This grant-funded role supports contract monitoring, performance tracking, data collection, and reporting, while coordinating with community stakeholders and guiding special projects aligned with violence prevention goals.

Ideal candidates bring strong program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative skills, plus experience with grant-funded initiatives and public safety/public

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration or closely related field.
• Note: governmental experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support contract monitoring, performance tracking, data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and build community engagement efforts.
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of violence prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal grant requirements.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Administrative support

Grant compliance

Public safety knowledge

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Program Specialist within the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). This grant-funded role supports contract monitoring, performance tracking, data collection, and reporting, while coordinating with community stakeholders and guiding special projects aligned with violence prevention goals.

Ideal candidates bring strong program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative skills, plus experience with grant-funded initiatives and public safety/public