Community Coordinator - Office of Community Affairs - Permanent Part Time

Job Description:

Community Coordinator - Office of Community Affairs - Permanent Part Time

Description

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Position Description

**PLEASE NOTE** This position is PERMANENT PART-TIME, working 32 hours per week. The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be based on the number of hours worked for these permanent part-time positions.

Position Description

The City of Fresno’s Office of Community Affairs (OCA) is charged with providing services and resources for Fresno residents and engaging members of the Fresno community. Working under the purview of the Mayor’s Office, the Community Coordinator's will serve as City liaisons to constituent groups/associations, and multicultural and immigrant populations, including the Middle Eastern and/or North African descent community, faith-based, civic and human service and other community organizations.

The City is seeking a Community Coordinator who will be responsible for working closely with immigrant and refugee organizations and w ill conduct outreach in the community with Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) and faith-based organizations. The Community Coordinator will serve as liaison to the Fresno community on local immigrant issues; and support the recommendation, development and adoption of equitable policies and practices that enrich Fresno through an integrated, engaged and healthy immigrant community. The Community Coordinator will work in concert with the City of Fresno’s immigrant affairs committee connecting individuals to various community organizations and key resources pertinent to immigrants. For this assignment, fluency in modern standard Arabic with the ability to identify other regional languages is highly desired.

Community Coordinators will work closely with their respective assigned community to bridge the gap between community members and the City of Fresno by attending regular meetings and events hosted by community members and CBOs; facilitate presentations and discussions with City departments and officials; meet with persons and groups in the community to seek solutions to problems; serve as primary contact for residents with complaints, inquiries, and requests for services; track and respond to citizen complaints, inquires, and requests for services; and share information about public safety and city opportunities. The Community Coordinators will collect and analyze data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with broad experience in connecting community leaders and who possess effective communication, collaboration and coordination skills among people and organizations with differing points of view to strengthen community trust and improve the development and application of City policies and procedures.

The ideal candidates must possess excellent oral, written and computer skills, and strong project and time management skills, including the ability to effectively organize and convene meetings and maintain networks of community contacts and resources. In addition, it is expected that the Community Coordinator's will be able to effectively work with diverse groups of people, have a record of demonstrating fairness, honesty, transparency, collaboration, initiative and follow through in the context of difficult or sensitive community settings.

Candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours to accommodate engagement with community members and community-based organizations.

**PLEASE NOTE** This position is PERMANENT PART-TIME, working 32 hours per week. The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be based on the number of hours worked for these permanent part-time positions. The pro-rated salary range is $3555 - $6386/mo. Permanent Part-Time (PPT) employees will participate in the City's Health and Welfare plan choosing between a contribution or a non-contribution plan. Pursuant to Fresno City Charter section 1100, Permanent Part-Time employees do not participate in the City's Retirement System. However, if a successful PPT candidate has previously participated in either of the City's Retirement Systems (Fire & Police Retirement Systems of City or Employees Retirement System) and are still an active or retired member, they will be required to participate in the retirement system pursuant to applicable Fresno Municipal Code sections 3-334 or 3-543 and may need reinstatement approval by the Retirement Board.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the director.

Fresno and Central Valley natives and members of the Middle Eastern and/or North African community are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, mass communications or related field; and two (2) years of administrative support experience which emphasized public and community relations. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

The ability to speak, read, and write the English language and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Middle East (for example, Arabic, Farsi, or Hebrew), is highly desirable.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview for this excellent opportunity.

Additional Information

The City of Fresno offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. More information is available by visiting http://www.fresno.gov/personnel and clicking on "Employee Benefits".

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

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BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary, $150,000 max; premium paid by the City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. Employer contribution of $75 per month for E5-E22 Ranges, if enrolled in 457 plan.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Accrue 15.50 - 20 hours per month based on years of service with maximum accrual limit dependent on Executive Range and cash out provisions.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60, 90 or 108 hours per fiscal year, dependent on Executive Range. For exempt employees only.

SUPPLEMENTAL MANAGEMENT LEAVE

E1 -E5 Ranges may be granted up to 32 hours per fiscal year.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#benefits

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$53,328.00 - $95,796.00 Annually