Job Description
Join the City of Minneapolis's Department of Neighborhoods as a Part-Time Community Outreach Specialist. Make a tangible impact in your community while developing valuable public sector experience. This hybrid role (20 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling and competitive benefits. You'll connect residents with essential city services, facilitate neighborhood meetings, and support equitable policy implementation. Perfect for students, career changers, or those seeking meaningful part-time work in government.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate community engagement events across Minneapolis neighborhoods
- Act as liaison between residents and city departments
- Develop multilingual outreach materials (English/Spanish/Somali)
- Collect and analyze community feedback for policy recommendations
- Support grant application processes for local initiatives
- Maintain accurate records in CRM and reporting systems
- Collaborate with cross-departmental task forces
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Public Administration, Communications, or related field
- 1+ years community outreach or customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools
- Valid Minnesota driver's license with clean record
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Ability to work evenings/weekends for community events
- Spanish or Somali language proficiency strongly preferred
- Passion for public service and social equity