What: As part of the District Council system of the City of Saint Paul, the Hamline Midway Coalition fosters citizen participation in government and community decisions that make our neighborhood a great place to live, work, learn, and play. HMC helps to identify and organize around community-based initiatives, develops leadership among residents, and strives to create social capital -- with a particular emphasis on expanding access to and representative voice for marginalized community members. The Hamline Midway Coalition also serves as a communication network in the neighborhood, providing information and resources to stakeholders.
Description of the Role:
The Community Project Coordinator will work across disciplines and with a diverse range of community members to increase Hamline Midway’s vitality through community development efforts and neighborhood activation while participating and leading a wide variety of projects. Additional responsibilities will include communications and administrative management.
Principal Functions:
1. Serve as lead coordinator for neighborhood projects + initiatives (65%)
- Coordinate and co-lead ongoing projects
- Neighborhood Investment Cooperative
- 10-Year Neighborhood plan
- Grant-funded projects
- Transportation and Development projects
- Serve as liaison between HMC and resident-led groups to plan and support neighborhood projects.
- Community Gardens + Parks + Sustainability
- Block Clubs
- Mini-Grant Program
- Lead small and large group meetings to gain consensus and advance neighborhood initiatives.
- Attend and participate in community programs and meetings.
- Expand outreach and engagement to ensure broad, inclusive representation in defining and implementing neighborhood initiatives
- Work with HMC staff and residents to plan and support community-based events.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers, as needed
- Assist in grant and fundraising efforts Staff HMC’s Committee Meetings (Development, Transportation, Environment)
- Assist in drafting content for monthly e-newsletter and print mailings
- Develop communications content including flyers and articles
- Assist in submitting monthly updates + articles to the local newspaper
- Collaborate with staff on various means of neighborhood communication and respond to calls from neighbors on a variety of neighborhood and citywide issues.
- Post on social media channels
- Assist in providing staff support for committees including logistics, assembling, and distributing meeting agendas and minutes.
- Assist staff with regular administrative duties including record-keeping and correspondence.
- Assist staff with maintaining organizational Google groups, database, calendars, and shared documents.
- Assist the Executive Director with special projects.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to intercultural communication.
- Committed to furthering the organization’s work to racial and social justice.
- Interest in and understanding of neighborhood development and urban planning.
- Solid time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and function independently.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing multiple projects at once.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to independently and thoroughly seek out answers to problems and questions.
- Passionate about neighborhood development, resident participation, and the idea of people working together to create positive change.
- Has demonstrated vision and creativity.
- Personable and positive attitude, both within the office and out in the community.
- Proficient in computer programs such as G-Suite and Microsoft applications.
- Graphic design experience + email marketing experience will be looked upon favorably.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, in order to attend community meetings and events.
- Background in community planning, community development, and/or economic development is preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to apply@HamlineMidway.org