Special Projects Coordinator
City of Tucson
•$24 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
The Special Projects Coordinator with the City of Tucson’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for coordinating and facilitating programs and engagement activities to effectively support HCD staff, carry out ongoing delivery of services, and provide programmatic support to the department director. Work is performed under the supervision of the HCD Director. This position does not supervise.
Requirements
- Associate degree
- Two (2) years of relevant experience
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Criminal background check required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, or similar field.
- At least one year of experience supporting housing, community development, or homeless projects or programs.
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Teams, Canva)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates special projects and programs by developing project timelines, coordinating project activities across departments, monitoring progress toward established goals, and ensuring timely completion of project tasks.
- Collaborates with HCD staff and City and external stakeholders to support the development and refinement of affordable housing initiatives, ensuring alignment with city goals by researching housing-related issues, compiling information, preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials, and supporting the development of program recommendations consistent with departmental and City priorities. Conducts research on housing trends, policies, and best practices and analyzes demographic, economic, and housing market data to identify housing needs and gaps.
- Coordinates administrative and project support activities for HCD leadership, including scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, preparing meeting materials, tracking assignments, coordinating travel arrangements, managing public records requests, and supporting the preparation and submission of materials for Mayor and Council meetings.
- Coordinates meetings, public hearings, and department events by preparing meeting materials, documenting meeting discussions and action items, and coordinating timely follow-up on assigned tasks. Coordinates workshops and educational resources.
- Coordinates activities that support the implementation of the City of Tucson’s Equity Action Plan, Equity by Design. Collaborates with diverse community stakeholders to identify barriers to equitable housing access, develop recommendations for appropriate stakeholders, and build partnerships with local organizations, advocacy groups, and residents to support collaborative approaches to addressing housing challenges.
- Coordinates departmental programs that support HCD staff, including but not limited to: Staff Wellness, Employee Appreciation, and Core Training (bi-annual training for new HCD employees).
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) coverage
- Pension plan
- Optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
- 38 paid days off in the first year of employment
- Paid parental leave (twelve weeks)
- Paid tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Off- and on-the-job training
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
