Community

Salary : $80,724.80 - $109,241.60 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Provisional - Full Time
Job Number: 25-PROV-01305
Department: Office of Neighborhood Safety
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/:59 PM Central

About the Position
The Office of Neighborhood Safety is currently looking for an experienced community-based liaison with strong project management skills to join our team. The Community-Based Organization Liaison will serve as a liaison between Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) contracted partners and the City. This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordination of contracted partners to be best positioned to receive City funding and supporting the ongoing administrative needs of contracted organizations.

Here's what you can expect to do:
•  Trains and evaluates assigned professional and support personnel contracted for ONS program activities.
•  Attends all Neighborhood Safety Community Council (NSCC) meetings and support the grant-making activities of the NSCC.
•  Supports the Project PEACE Program Manager in identifying service needs and appropriate partner agencies to provide services.
•  Serves as a liaison to citizen groups and community-based organizations to advise groups on resolving specific problems and complaints associated with City agency program, policy, or projects. Confers with agency staff to explain community issues and complaints to find resolution.
•  Performs expert-level professional and managerial work to support ONS-funded partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating city-directed activities.
•  Provides information about city government to community and neighborhood groups; provides technical assistance to community and neighborhood groups undertaking ONS organized efforts and assists ONS with community outreach efforts.
•  Establishes and evaluates city-funded partner goals, objectives, and programs in accordance with long-term and short-term plans.
•  Assists the ONS Director in developing annual budget for CBO funding.
•  Prepares planning and progress reports regarding city-funded and directed activities.
•  Assists in contracts and grant-making activities in the Office of Neighborhood Safety.
•  For more information and essential functions, see our Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

This position is grant-funded and expected to end in December of 2026, with the possibility for extension.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Management, Business Management, or a closely related field and six years of relevant project and management support experience including; strategic planning, project management, research and analytical services, grant development and administration, contract development and administration, financial and cost analysis, or equivalent experience. Acceptable related degrees may be specified by the requirements of each hiring department.

A combination of education and experience to equal ten (10) years or more can be used to qualify for the position. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of related experience.
Four years of vacancy related experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Vacancy-related experience includes experience in grant making or grant writing, direct services, community outreach and engagement, Non-Government Organizations or Community Based Organizations administrative support, or management and administrative work.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
How to Apply

•  Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
•  Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
•  A resume (required)
•  A cover letter (optional) First time applying online? Read our

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Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position may require a driver's license check, and/or a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at
Email:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Community-Based Organization Liaison
Official Title: Management Assistant IV
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
•  Health Insurance
•  Vacation/Holidays
•  Sick Leave
•  Life Insurance
•  Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
•  Deferred Compensation
•  Retirement Program Optional Benefits
•  Dental
•  Flexible Spending Accounts
•  Disability Insurance
•  Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
•  Long Term Care Insurance For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Please select from the following options what best matches your qualifications for the position.
•  A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Management, Business Management, or a closely related field and six years of relevant project and management support experience including; strategic planning, project management, research and analytical services, grant development and administration, contract development and administration, financial and cost analysis, or equivalent experience.
•  A combination of education and experience to equal ten (10) years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
•  None of the above 03

Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
•  Yes
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Please describe your experience with contract development and contract management. Please include your years of experience working with contracts and where you obtained this experience.
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What is your experience working with Non-Government Organizations (NGO's) or Community Based Organizations (CBO's).
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Please select from the following options regarding your experience working with grants.
•  Researching and finding potential funding sources that align with an organization's goals
•  Finding connections between an organization's mission and that of the funder
•  Drafting a proposal that outlines the project's objectives, budget, and potential outcomes . click apply for full job details