Job opportunity in Salt Lake City

[thelakelander]

If you're interested and you think you're qualified, one of my SLC contacts has informed me that they have an job opening for a new Civic Engagement Manager...

I am approved to hire a new Civic Engagement Manager to support the city and my department in improving how we include stakeholders in the city's decision making processes. It is a new position that will report directly to me. I was hoping that you could share this with any contacts who have crossed your path who you think may be good candidates. If you have some names please encourage them to apply and also to send me a note so that they don't get stuck in HR.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER


Under the general administrative direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, develops strategies and programs that strengthen and institutionalize city practices around civic engagement. Works across all city departments to support and strengthen their respective civic engagement activities. Serves as a resource to the Office of the Mayor and the City Council Office in the development, refinement and evaluation of efforts to solicit input from the general public and institutional stakeholders.

Develop strategies and programs that mobilize resident and stakeholders to participate in engagement activities. Develop cross sector partnerships (public, private, nonprofit and faith based) that allowing for ongoing and substantive dialogues on community needs and vision. Develop and support capacity building programs for community groups and city departments around effective engagement. Develop briefing materials for department heads, council staff, and mayor's staff based on input discerned from engagement efforts. Develop education and training programs for city departments on best practices for effective community and stakeholder engagement. Evaluate success and efficacy of programs and strategies in realizing the city's discrete and overall civic engagement goals. Other duties as assigned.

https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication/RequisitionDetail/Index/54736dc5-b140-4122-b8a6-b1367945cc8a

[fieldafm]

Sounds like a really great position for COJ to adopt