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City of Hampton

Neighborhood Development Associate

City of Hampton, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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The City of Hampton's Community Development Department is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate.

Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

Creative problem solver

Interest in helping build communities

Strong team player

Passionate about excellent customer service

Enjoy collaborating with other colleagues who share your passion

Neighborhood Development Associate

will be responsible for coordinating and supporting community-centered approaches in at least one (1) core service area that provides and/or connects resources within neighborhoods. Services areas include volunteer partnerships, strategic planning processes, neighborhood registration, housing programs, community engagement, and grant management.

Minimum Requirements

Requires college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in community engagement, non-profit development, or closely related experience.

A combination of education, professional certifications, and equivalent experience may be considered for this position.

Experience should involve working with diverse groups of people including minority populations, youth, and seniors.

Must successfully pass a background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Must possess a driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Additional Requirements

Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.

Requires working non-standard hours including evenings and weekends.

Requires considerable local travel. Some regional or state travel required.

Dependent on performance, rotation of remote work is permitted.

The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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