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City of Tucson · 2 days ago

Continuum of Care Project Coordinator

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.16/hr - $36.24/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Tucson’s Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead initiatives focused on the voices of individuals with lived experience of homelessness. This role involves managing community-wide engagement initiatives and facilitating collaboration across various stakeholders to enhance local homelessness strategies.

Business DevelopmentGovernmentInformation ServicesOnline PortalsTravel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Lived Experience Council and Youth Action Committee, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, coordinating transportation and stipends, and supporting meaningful participation of individuals with lived experience of homelessness in system planning, policy development, and decision-making processes

Lead and manage large-scale, community-wide engagement initiatives, including the annual Point-in-Time Count, by developing project plans, coordinating outreach and volunteer efforts, collaborating with community partners, and ensuring trauma-informed, equitable, and culturally responsive data collection practices

Facilitate collaboration across City departments, Continuums of Care, community agencies, and advisory bodies to integrate lived experience perspectives into local and regional homelessness strategies, particularly during periods of system change or evolving regulatory requirements

Lead the Youth Homelessness System Improvement initiative for Arizona’s statewide youth homelessness response in collaboration with other Continuums of Care, coordinating cross-jurisdictional planning, supporting shared goals and performance measures, and elevating youth voice in system design and improvement efforts

Support participatory governance and transparency by tracking committee actions, motions, and votes; posting public-facing documentation; and maintaining accessible records in compliance with federal Continuum of Care program requirements

Coordinate training, onboarding, and engagement supports for people with lived experience, including maintaining online training platforms, granting access, and ensuring materials are accessible and aligned with best practices for inclusive participation

Perform additional duties as assigned to support team objectives, cross-functional collaboration, and the effective implementation of homelessness response initiatives

Qualification

Project CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteLived Experience of HomelessnessProfessional CommunicationCollaboration with Continuum of CareAdministrative SupportCommunity EngagementFacilitation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Associates Degree in a related field

Two (2) years of directly related experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferred

Two (2) years of experience providing administrative or operational support in a government, nonprofit, or human services setting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams), as demonstrated through work history

One (1) year lived experience of homelessness or working with people who have experienced homelessness

Two (2) years of project coordination or management experience

Professional written and oral communication as demonstrated in resume

Experience collaborating or partnering with the Continuum of Care (TPCH- Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness), as reflected in your resume