[Nettime-bold] Job Announcement

[Kendra Saunders <Ksaunde1@utk.edu>]

 Position Announcement

 

Program Coordinator

Participatory Research and Planning Program &

Youth in Development Initiative

 

Community Partnership Center

University of Tennessee

 

The Community Partnership Center (CPC) at the University of Tennessee is seeking (pending approval) a dynamic and self-motivated individual for a unique opportunity as Program Coordinator for the Participatory Research and Planning Program and Youth in Development Initiative.

 

The CPC is internationally recognized as a leader in approaches that promote greater public participation in community development, planning, public policy and research.  The CPC was recognized as a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development national best practices recipient in 2000 (one of only four university based centers in the United States to receive such an honor).  The CPC has developed several innovative models for engaging community members in civic issues and social change that have been featured at international conferences and workshops, and highlighted in professional, academic and government publications in the United States and abroad.  The CPC works with a network of over 1,000 community development, planning, public management, social service and public policy practitioners from 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 53 nations.

 

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the management and ongoing development of both the Participatory Research and Planning Program and the Youth in Development Initiative. 

 

 Duties will include:

 

·        Manage all components of the Participatory Research and Planning Program and the Youth in Development Initiative

·        Grant writing and project development

·        Implement projects that promote public participation in community development

·        Implement community youth development projects

·        Manage and expand the CPC’s growing international network of government agencies, development agencies and practitioners

·        Develop partnerships with local, regional, national and international organizations who focus on public participation, community planning, community development, community youth development and international development

·        Plan and lead an international field-training on public participation in community development

·        Manage and expand the CPC’s international online community of practitioners through virtual consulting and community development technical assistance services (including a public participation discussion list)

·        Develop and coordinate an international technical assistance panel of practitioners who can provide online consultation to members of the CPC’s community development network or other interested parties

·        Publish articles and hand-books on the CPC’s programs, projects and approaches

·        Edit a quarterly journal on public participation in civic affairs and research

·        Make presentations on the CPC’s programs, projects and approaches at national and international meetings

·        Assist with the planning and implementation of public participation initiatives in the Knoxville, TN Empowerment Zone (EZ)

·        Assist with the planning and implementation of participatory sustainable development case studies in TX, AL, NC and KY.

 

Qualifications:

 

·        An advanced or professional degree in a relevant field

·        A minimum of (3) years experience in community development and program management

·        Skills and experience in public participation, community-based research, community planning, community youth development and group facilitation

·        Experience working in urban and rural low resource communities and multi-cultural environments

·        Community Development experience in more than one city / region / state or country preferred

·        Familiarity with service learning and university / community outreach programs

·        Experience in grant writing and grant management

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Knowledge or experience in PowerPoint, list-serves / discussion lists, media arts (i.e. photography and videography), digital technologies, data bases, and web page design helpful

·        Proficiency in speaking Spanish helpful

 

Salary and Start Date:

 

The salary range for this position is $32,000 to $40,000 (US), depending on experience.  The incumbent will receive full University of Tennessee employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plan.  The target start date for this position is Monday July 30, 2001.

 

Applications should include a curriculum vita (CV) or detailed resume, a writing sample, a grant proposal (if possible) and information for four references (including a community-based organization) who have direct knowledge of your qualifications for this position.  The application deadline is Friday June 1, 2001.

 

Direct Inquiries and Applications to:

 

Dr. Virginia Seitz, Executive Director

Community Partnership Center

The University of Tennessee

410 Aconda Court

Knoxville, TN 37996-0645

phone     865.974.4542

fax          865.974.9035

email      cpc@utk.edu

web        www.sunsite.utk.edu/cpc

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits.  This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education program and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Inquiries and charges of violations concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Diversity Resources and Educational Services (DRES), 1818 Lake Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (423) 974-2498 (TTY available).  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600

 

 

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