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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Neighborhood Development Associate

Community Development, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $61K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate for the City of Hampton's Community Development Department. The role involves coordinating community-centered approaches and supporting various service areas that connect resources within neighborhoods.

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Responsibilities

Coordinating and supporting community-centered approaches in at least one (1) core service area that provides and/or connect resources within neighborhoods

Services areas include volunteer partnerships, strategic planning processes, neighborhood registration, housing programs, community engagement, and grant management

Qualification

Community engagementNon-profit developmentStrategic planningEffective communicationCustomer serviceCreative problem solvingTeam playerCollaboration

Required

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

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

Benefits

Sentara Health Medical Insurance

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard: Accident and Critical Illness

Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Virginia 529

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Employee's birthday.

A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through educational programs leading to a degree, skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and coursework to renew and update skills.

Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family.

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.