Poverty Elimination Action Plan Coordinator

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work: This is professional work in the Human Rights and Relations Department. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation, monitoring, and community engagement efforts of the Omaha Poverty Elimination Action Plan (PEAP). Incumbents coordinate the work of the Poverty Elimination Plan, ensuring the plan's goals are advanced in a collaborative, transparent, and accountable manner.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

* Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Community Development, Sociology, Social Work or a related field.
OR
Three (3) years of relevant experience in Economic Development, Community Development, Sociology, Social Work or a related field.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of English usage and grammar.
* Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
* Knowledge of program coordination, community development, public policy, or a related field.
* Knowledge of strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
* Skill in creating and conducting presentations and brokering relationships within the community.
* Ability to organize and analyze data and problems to make responsible recommendations for solutions in accordance with PEAP.
* Knowledge of poverty alleviation strategies, urban planning, or public policy preferred.
* Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
* Ability to understand written or oral instructions.
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and members of the general public.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Ability to sit, stand, and walk continuously, and reach, bend, stoop, push and pull up to continuously.
* Ability to use up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally to move objects.

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

* Coordinates with City Departments about their efforts and implementation regarding poverty elimination.
* Serves as the primary point of contact between City Departments, community partners, and the public on plan-related initiatives.
* Assists with data collection, progress tracking, and preparation of annual and biennial reports as required by LB840.
* Facilitates meaningful community engagement efforts, including forums, listening sessions, and partnerships with people with lived experience of poverty.
* Coordinates meetings, activities, and reporting for the Poverty Elimination Task Force and its subcommittees.
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Special Qualifications: Must be willing to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Ability to speak and understand Spanish fluently is preferred.

Pay Range: $25.00 to $40.00 Hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

If Under Age 16: Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300

Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.