Community Organizer

2 months ago

Chicago, United States VetJobs Full time
Job Description

Under general supervision, works with a variety of community organizations and groups to develop the community's capacity to participate effectively in the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) and related neighborhood safety strategies, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Acts as a key liaison between community members and residents of a police district and the Chicago Police Department
  • Develops and implements plans for recruiting and organizing community residents, including leading public engagements, conversations with residents, and designing public action campaigns focusing on local problems
  • Supports, attends, and participates in beat community and District Advisory Committee meetings
  • Facilitates problem solving between Police Department staff, city departments, community service providers and community residents, working to resolve identified problems and bring about change
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community leaders.
  • Prepares and distributes informational brochures and pamphlets relating to program activities
  • Provides materials and supplies to assist communities in understanding and implementing CPD's Community Policing program
Additional duties may be required for this position.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of community organizing, community outreach, social service, or community-based work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
  • Previous experience facilitating discussions with community service providers, residents and other stakeholders
  • Previous experience detecting and resolving problems between various stakeholders
  • Proficiency using MS Office Suite

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