Community Contracts and Partnerships Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4812618) Apply  Community Contracts and Partnerships Manager Salary $70,284.00 - $108,951.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05293 Department Neighborhood Improvement Services Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Neighborhood Improvement Services is a community-centered organization that works with the community and across city and county departments to provide the highest quality services to inform, engage and encourage resident civic participation, to ensure safe housing, to quickly respond to public nuisances, and to eliminate discrimination in housing, employment and places of public accommodation. Hiring Range: $70,284.00-$80,000.00 Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Community Contracts and Partnerships Manager oversees equitable community engagement contracting and community grantmaking processes to ensure funding is distributed effectively and transparently. The role involves contract management, compliance monitoring, and relationship-building with community organizations, particularly grassroots and first-time contractors. This position is part of the Neighborhood Improvement Services' Community Engagement Division, which is dedicated to fostering inclusion, transparency, and meaningful collaboration and engagement with historically underserved communities. Candidates who are passionate about equity, relationship-building, and creating impactful community programs will thrive in this role. With a strong foundation in financial and program management, the Manager will act as a resource for internal and external stakeholders, helping to enhance the City’s ability to meet its community engagement goals through effective contracting and grant processes. The position also includes remote privileges, allowing for two days of remote work per week. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, with occasional site visits to community events or meetings. Duties/Responsibilities Contract and Financial Management + Develop and administer contracts and grants, including drafting RFPs, managing selection processes, and onboarding contractors. + Oversee contractor performance to ensure timely submission of reports and alignment with program goals. + Track and manage funding allocations, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements. + Design contracts and funding agreements to support strategic priorities and program objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration and Community Support + Build relationships with community organizations, particularly grassroots and first-time contractors, or underserved communities, providing guidance on contracting and related processes. + Train and support City staff in equitable contracting practices to ensure transparency and accessibility. + Organize meetings with community partners and engage stakeholders to build trust and ensure contract deliverables are met. + May be assigned supervisory duties for temporary and/or part-time staff, integrating their efforts into program workflows while maintaining alignment with broader goals. Strategic Leadership and Reporting + Manage timelines and priorities for multiple programs and funding streams, ensuring compliance and meeting deadlines. + Provide input on program development to ensure contracts are structured to achieve desired outcomes. + Recommend policies or procedures to enhance efficiency, transparency, and equity in contracting processes. + Monitor contractor performance and use data to guide recommendations and process improvements. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a closely related field. + Four years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, grant administration, or related work. Additional Preferred Skills + Experience working with grassroots organizations, first-time contractors, or underserved communities, particularly in a support or advisory capacity. + Knowledge of compliance requirements for federal and public funding sources to ensure accurate and transparent financial management. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines for contracts, grants, and reporting processes. + Proficiency with financial systems such as OnBase and Microsoft tools, including Planner, Forms, Teams, and Lists. + Familiarity with equitable contracting frameworks and creative approaches to designing programs aligned with community needs. + Ability to create evaluation templates, develop reports on contractor performance, and use data to improve processes. + Comfort with updating websites and developing accessible presentations or promotional materials. + Bilingual proficiency in Spanish to enhance communication and accessibility. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 How many years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, grant administration, or related work do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 7 years + 7 or more years 05 Which best describes your experience administering contracts or grants, including drafting RFPs, managing compliance, and monitoring performance? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 5 years + 5 or more years 06 Do you have experience working with grassroots organizations or underserved communities, ideally in contracting or grantmaking? + Extensive experience, including contracting or grantmaking. + Some experience in a related context. + Limited experience but bring lived experience. + No experience. 07 Which best describes your experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines in a professional setting? + I consistently manage multiple complex projects effectively and meet deadlines. + I have some experience managing competing priorities with reasonable success. + I have limited experience with this but am eager to develop these skills. + I do not have experience managing multiple projects. 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