Community Coordinator

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Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Are you passionate about connecting with the community and making a difference? The City of Fresno is hiring a Community Coordinator to lead public engagement, organize impactful events, and serve as a vital link between the City and its diverse residents in support of the services that help people and their pets. In this highly visible role, you’ll collaborate with local organizations, develop and execute a strategic media plan that grows audiences, facilitate community driven solutions, and help shape programs that reflect the voices and needs of our residents and pet lovers alike.

If you're a strong communicator with a heart for service and a talent for bringing people together, apply today!

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and promote community events and public engagement activities
• Serve as a liaison between the City and community groups or residents
• Conduct outreach to identify community needs and connect residents to services
• Represent the City at meetings and public functions
• Assist in resolving community concerns and facilitating solutions
• Support program development and implementation
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and outreach materials
• Collaborate with City departments and outside agencies
• Supervise and train support staff as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases; and may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices and may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices including assisting in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes and equipment along with feeding and exercising animals.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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One (1) vacancy currently exists in the Animal Center Department. However, this classification also exists in the Mayor’s Office, City Manager’s, City Attorney’s Office, Police, PARCS, Public Works, Planning & Development, Public Utilities, Airports, and Transportation Departments. Immediate and future vacancies may be filled from this list at the City's discretion. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the department head.

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification – Management Confidential - Unrepresented

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.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK-40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of…