General Purpose
This position supports the work of the Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs), grassroots neighborhood organizations in Burlington’s eight wards. In particular, this position provides administrative and technical support for the smooth operation of the NPAs, which strive to be diverse and inclusive forums. As NPAs function as neighborhood advocacy groups which help to improve communication between residents of Burlington and city government on a raft of public issues, this position will help bolster civic engagement efforts for the City of Burlington.
Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 14: $26.22 - $29.20 Hourly
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [email protected] .
This position supports the work of the Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs), grassroots neighborhood organizations in Burlington’s eight wards. In particular, this position provides administrative and technical support for the smooth operation of the NPAs, which strive to be diverse and inclusive forums. As NPAs function as neighborhood advocacy groups which help to improve communication between residents of Burlington and city government on a raft of public issues, this position will help bolster civic engagement efforts for the City of Burlington.
Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 14: $26.22 - $29.20 Hourly
Essential Job Functions
- Provides administrative support to NPAs, and steering committees, as needed
- Fulfills the actions that keep the City/CEDO in compliance with open meeting laws
- Provides training to new steering committee members on bylaws and helps implement professional training for steering committee members. (e.g. publishing NPA meeting agendas and minutes, uploading attendance sheets and supporting documents)
- Serve as a resource to assist with issues that may arise with respect to compliance with NPA By-Laws, as needed
- Takes minutes at NPA meetings, as needed
- Provides technical online support and coordinating with CCTV Videography for NPA meetings
- Plans and attends community events
- Conducts outreach to different stakeholder groups to help bring new audiences to NPA meetings, for enhanced diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Assists in research leading to the development of best practices for meaningful community engagement.
- Makes updates to the NPA page on the city website.
- Assist steering committees with using assigned funds, navigating and tracking of budgets and submitting requests for reimbursement and direct payment.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
- Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
- 30 hours a week, including the ability and willingness to work 6-8 evenings a month.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred and two years of relevant experience.
- The availability to attend community events.
- The ability to take minutes and provide assistance (non-legal) on NPA By-Laws.
- Proficiency with computer usage, including websites, databases, word processing, spreadsheets and email.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
- Must have reliable transportation, or other means to get to event locations throughout Burlington.
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [email protected] .