Assistant Director of Community Programs

Overview

JOB OBJECTIVE:
To assist the Director of Community Programs with planning, developing, implementing, and managing Departmental activities, programs, and services; develops and implements Departmental policies, procedures, and operating standards to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accountability; oversees assigned programs and initiatives and ensure alignment with Departmental and City goals.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

For a complete list of essential job functions, please review the job description.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor s degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Public Relations, or related field; five (5) years of professional-level experience in the administration, development and implementation of community programs, youth based participation programs, related areas; (2) years of demonstrated experience working within the community managing and developing policies, programs, and initiatives to resolve community violence or related area and two (2) years of experience supervising professional-level employees.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside of regular business hours to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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