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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

This is managerial work assisting the City Manager or designee with structuring coordinating and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at promoting economic mobility and opportunity. The Economic Mobility Program Manager leads cross-sector collaboration community engagement and data-informed planning to address systemic barriers to economic advancement and improve equitable outcomes. The position develops and executes project work plans schedules budgets and allocates resources to ensure the economic success of citywide mobility strategies.

Positions allocated to this classification report to the City Manager or designee and work under minimal supervision. Work in this class is distinguished by its emphasis on strategic initiatives spanning multiple departments and systems that influence workforce housing education financial empowerment and community development.

This position is funded by the Gates Foundation through a grant from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as part of the Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants Program. Funding is provided from September 1 2025 to June 30 2028.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

**This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as the Citys lead strategist on issues related to economic mobility opportunity and equity.

Identify strategic priorities and systemic barriers impacting residents ability to achieve financial security and economic advancement.

Develop and implement initiatives focused on workforce development income growth housing stability education pathways financial empowerment and related factors.

Facilitate inclusive community engagement processes to co-design strategies with residents community-based organizations and institutions.

Build and maintain strong partnerships across City departments public agencies nonprofits and the business community.

Develop and monitor metrics and performance dashboards to evaluate outcomes and ensure continuous improvement.

Draft and present reports implementation plans and policy recommendations to internal leadership elected officials and advisory bodies.

Collaborate with City leadership to integrate mobility and equity goals into planning budgeting and service delivery.

Research propose and implement innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Prepare grant proposals and manage budgets for economic mobility and opportunity projects.

Attend required professional convenings (including travel to ICMA cohort meetings).

Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May act in the absence of a supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with preference for public administration economics public policy social sciences business administration urban planning or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development community engagement workforce development or related fields including at least one (1) year managing complex cross-sector initiatives; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Drivers License required.

Certifications

Preferred but not required:

Certified Economic Developer (IEDC - International Economic Development Council)

and/or

Certified Planner (AICP American Institute of Certified Planners)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of systemic and structural factors impacting economic mobility including income education housing health and workforce access.

Knowledge of governmental budget procedures grants management and performance evaluation frameworks.

Ability to design implement and evaluate community-centered initiatives.

Experience with participatory planning or community engagement strategies and ability to negotiate resolve conflicts and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Ability to analyze data and synthesize findings into clear reports and recommendations.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Skill in public speaking facilitation and written communication for diverse audiences.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials department heads partner agencies and the general public.

Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Depending on the assignment tasks may require frequent walking standing some unassisted lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 30 pounds.

May involve the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces bending kneeling stooping and/or working in confined spaces.

May be required to climb and descend ladders and/or stairs and walk across scaffolding at redevelopment sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required to work or attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Requires local travel to various redevelopment areas to conduct on-site visits with businesses communities and neighborhoods located within the Gainesville area.

Requires out-of-town travel periodically for cohort convenings and professional development.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

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May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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