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City of Salisbury PT Community Program Specialist in Salisbury, Maryland
Community Programs Specialist$15.75/hr
The Community Programs Specialist (CPS) will support the Community Relations Division in identifying and implementing evidence-based programs and practices in the Citys Community Centers and neighborhoods. The CPS will be the onsite contact for two community centers within the City of Salisbury, they will be responsible for planning and implementing both youth and adult programming. The CPS will assist the Housing and Community Development Department in the direct operational oversight of the community centers.
Position Profile: The Community Programs Specialist (CPS) will support the Community Relations Division in identifying and implementing evidence-based programs and practices in the Citys Community Centers and neighborhoods. The CPS will be the onsite contact for two community centers within the City of Salisbury, they will be responsible for planning and implementing both youth and adult programming. The CPS will assist the Housing and Community Development Department in the direct operational oversight of the community centers
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide support to the primary tenants of the city community centers, including, but not limited to, scheduling of community events at the center, inclusion of thirdparty non-profits, rental of the center, afterschool activities and programming. 2. Assist in coordination of activities and events such as pop-up bus stops, neighborhood walks, and 3rd Friday events that provide opportunities for community members and city youth to engage with City officials and employees. 3. Identify, budget for and implement evidence-based practices and programs for the community centers. 4. Assist in building increased relations between the Community and the Salisbury Police Department. 5. Other duties as assigned by the Community Relations Manager.
Skills Proficiency/Strategic Planning: 1. Knowledge of government policies and procedures; 2. Knowledge of the City of Salisburys community. 3. Ability to act as a representative of City of Salisbury to the public; 4. Ability to plan and organize special events, programs and projects; 5. Ability to effectively prioritize and multitask while paying attention to detail; 6. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain documents, records, reports. 7. Effective communication skills; 8. Experience with social media 9. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Leadership/Team Leader: Act as a role model and peer leader among teammates and colleagues Cultivates, develops, and maintains professional relationships with other employees and members of the public. Acts as a role model for youth while at community centers and community events.
Stewardship/Financial: Safeguards equipment, supplies and materials Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of the office spaces and work area. Safeguards and maintains all equipment used in community centers and for outside events.
Performance Expectations Communication: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information. Listens to others and provides useful feedback. Work Ethic: Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical behavior. Teamwork: Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates and stakeholder groups. Problem-Solving: Improves, designs, refines, finds and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems. This combines creative and critical thinking. Initiative: Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed.
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Experience working with youth preferred Valid State of Maryland Drivers License
Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Work environment includes working indoors and outdoors.
The above job descriptio is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
