NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Special Projects Manager for the Office of Council Member Denzel McCampbell
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Special Projects Manager for the Office of Council Member Denzel McCampbell, focused on enhancing community engagement and policy development. The role involves managing special initiatives, facilitating community organizing, and ensuring transparency in communications.
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Responsibilities
Lead the project management of all special initiatives, in collaboration with the Chief of Staff and Director of Constituent Services, including developing project plans, timelines, and tracking measurable outcomes for priority projects
Coordinate and facilitate policy and issue-based work groups (e.g., focused on housing or climate change) that include staff, residents, and expert stakeholders
Collaborate with the CoS on the office's response to complex development or policy issues (e.g., large-scale zoning changes, infrastructure spending) through detailed research, analysis, and strategic intervention
Develop and execute a strategy for co-governance engagement, building sustained relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other organizations to collaboratively shape policy
Design and implement organizing strategies to build political power around the Council Member's commitment areas (e.g., equitable public transit, environmental justice)
Work with the Director of Constituent Services to plan events and forums that are directly tied to special projects and policy advocacy
Plan and execute all district events, ensuring they are community-centered, accessible, and directly relate to the office's commitment areas (e.g., public safety forums, equitable transit town halls, senior service drives)
Develop and distribute informational marketing materials for all events, initiatives, and key policy updates
Manage and run all external office communications (digital, print, and in-person) to ensure a high level of transparency and accessibility
Collaborate with the Constituent Services Director to build the email subscriber list, create and maintain a robust newsletter and information channels that clearly convey office updates and service information to residents
Create and maintain an environment of professionalism and fluid communication within the Executive Team, ensuring information flows accurately between the Council Member and staff
This position may encompass supervising interns (depending on the team’s needs and the number of intern participation.) This includes, although not limited to: preparing projects, meeting with students regularly, as well as meeting with college supervisors as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in policy development, community organizing, or project management in a political or advocacy environment
Exceptional strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy into accessible community language
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in all phases of analysis, prioritizing the most important problems when dealing with voluminous amounts of information
Demonstrates high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a focus on accountability to the people
Must be a self-motivated team player who is solution-focused and approaches challenges proactively
Ability to recognize personal biases and think critically about how to overcome these in their work, ensuring all communication and engagement promotes genuine equity
Preferred
Proven familiarity with social analytics tools and data-driven methods for measuring engagement
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Arabic) is a plus
A self-motivated individual who is a team player and is passionate about tangible change for Detroiters and the wellbeing of its residents
Demonstrates high integrity and a focus on accountability to the people
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and maintain a strong work ethic
Approaches challenges pro-actively and is solution-focused
A candidate who is able to recognize their own biases and continues to think critically about how to overcome these in their work, ensuring all communication and engagement promotes genuine equity
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement matching.
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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