Neighborhood Development Associate

About the Department

The City of Hampton's Community Development Department is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate

Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration? 

If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! "Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.”

Our new Neighborhood Development Associate will be a candidate who can translate complex community development, land use, and planning concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand information for high school students while providing staff support to the Hampton Youth Commission. Successful applicants will also demonstrate the ability to build community-centered partnerships, connect residents with neighborhood resources, and support initiatives including volunteer engagement, strategic planning, neighborhood registration, housing programs, community engagement, grant management, and other neighborhood development efforts.

• Requires college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in community engagement, non-profit development, or closely related experience. 
• A combination of education, professional certifications, and equivalent experience may be considered for this position. 
• Experience should involve working with diverse groups of people including minority populations, youth, and seniors.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to the position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires working non-standard hours including evenings and weekends
• Requires considerable local travel. Some regional or state travel required.
• Dependent on performance, rotation of remote work is permitted.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

Sentara Health Plans EAP Provider: ComPsych  OptumRx  Delta Dental Insurance  Anthem Blue View Vision  FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard:  Accident and Critical Illness Chubb Term Life Insurance  Legal Resources Plan Virginia 529 Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave 
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
   
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.
• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or  see the Guidance Resources Website.

Supplemental Questions

01

Which of the options below best describes your highest level of education in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study.?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college coursework in Planning, Urban Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Mater's degree or higher

02

Which option below best describes your years of experience in community engagement, non-profit development, or closely related experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03

Which of the options best describes your experience working with diverse groups of people including minority populations, youth, and seniors?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

06

This position may require working non-standard hours to include evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept work during these times?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Hampton

Address

22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone

(757) 727-6407

Website

http://www.hampton.gov/hr