Description

Office of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway - Community Relations Manager

Under the leadership of Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway and immediate supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Community Relations Manager leads the community team. They oversee resolving daily constituent issues from the district office. They represent the council member in daily face to face interaction with constituents, community leaders, offices of other elected officials, Detroit departments and government officials. The Community Relations Manager is also charged with communicating to community as a representative of the council member at community meetings and other various events. They also promote the legislative goals of the council member.

Examples of Duties

The position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend neighborhood organization, block club and community police meetings, which can be held during the day, evening or weekends.

• Work along with city departments & constituents to bring attention to prominent issues and concerns requiring action from various city departments.

• Develop literature and printed collateral (including quarterly newsletter, flyers, identify potential subjects for letters to the editor and op-eds) for the council member’s office.

• Travel to sites across the city to research, photograph and compile citizen quality of life complaints for Council/City Department review and action.

• Record and track into office database all constituent’s issues to make sure they are resolved in a timely matter.

• Must be computer literate and high level of familiarity with the Microsoft Office software suite.

• Must be able to manipulate and use Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets.

• Organize special events and projects for the office.

• Be on call for all functions, including nights and weekends.

• Conduct and participate in door to door canvasing operations.

• Engage comfortably with the diverse population of Detroit residents in our neighborhoods.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of organizing experience, with demonstrated results, desired.
• Experience engaging multiple stakeholders in collaborative processes for collective impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to economic empowerment, racial justice and good governance.
• Tech savvy. Must have experience with current digital organizing and communications tools, including but not limited to social media.
• Experience with political organizing is a strong plus.
• Graphic design and production skills a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of issues impacting City of Detroit residents and respect for communities and diverse cultures is highly preferred.
• Strong written command of the English language

• Must be a people person with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must believe in the importance of good government.
• Self-starter who always has ideas on how to do things better.
• A good manager who helps other members of the community team.
• Comfortable working closely and in person with residents of varying economic, political, racial and social backgrounds.
• Results oriented and internally motivated to do a great job.
• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Good time management skills.
• A motivated individual who is passionate about a bright future for Detroit and the wellbeing of its residents.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

E-mail a letter of interest and résumé to?Thomaesa.bailey@detroitmi.gov

Please include “Community Relations” in the subject line.