Community Partnership Manager - Group Violence Reduction Strategy - Grant Services Specialist III

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, MAYOR'S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MANAGER - GRANT SERVICES SPECIALIST III

OPENING DATE: 5/7/2024

CLOSING DATE: 6/28/2024 - at 12:00 AM Midnight

Key Responsibilities

Management and Oversight

• Oversee grant and contracts with community organizations(s) and specific community representatives to engage participants in the Strategy in changing community norms and narratives around gun violence.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Mayor's Office and community partners in the planning and implementation of GVRS

• Work closely with funders, the City of Baltimore's Bureau of Procurement, the Bureau of Budget and Management Research and others, as appropriate, to manage grants and contracts related to the community component of the strategy

• Track community involvement in the Strategy, including through engagement with high-risk individuals.

• Conduct regular site visits to review progress and identify barriers (virtual, if necessary)

Coordination

• Mobilize and support the authentic participation of directly impacted community members, including "influentials" - people close to high-risk individuals, who care about them, are respected by them, and who are likely to influence them in a positive way - in GVRS operations and governance

• Educate community stakeholders on the strategy and advise them on how they can be involved

• Assist with facilitation between community stakeholders and place-based partners, including city agencies and private sector partners, to amplify community voices and activate community spaces against violence.

• Lead coordination between community stakeholders and law enforcement partners in promoting the values of procedural justice -fairness and transparency in how law enforcement decisions are made, and justice administered.

• Ensure consistent attendance and full participation at GVRS-related events (e.g., planning meetings and public-facing events)

• Facilitate working group meetings; co-facilitate as appropriate

• Proactively cultivate relationships with City and community partners,

• Align and strengthen community coordination systems within City operations, policies and budget

Evaluation

• Serve as City lead and primary responsible on all internal and external efforts to assess and evaluate the performance of the community component of the strategy.

Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships across a range of stakeholders

• Good analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously

• Professional administrative, time and task management capacity

• Genuine commitment and sensitivity to Baltimore City residents and community issues

• Ability to work collaboratively with police officers and other criminal justice partners

• Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented

• Must be able to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation

• Bachelor's degree in social work, urban planning, criminal justice, public health or other related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years in program management and oversight

• Experience working with in affected communities in Baltimore City on participatory, community-based public safety strategies.

The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer