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Job Opportunities

  • Job Title: Part-time Community Engagement Collaborator

    Location: Hybrid

    Job Type: Contract

    Sidewalk Detroit exists to celebrate public and creative life through the lens of arts, culture and deep engagement with residents. We seek to improve livability for residents through the promotion of spatial equity and strong social infrastructure. Our emphasis is on public art, neighborhood place-keeping, and equitable access to urban greenspace. We facilitate processes in which residents reclaim their spaces and envision a joyful, protected and connected future. This is done through the utilization of engagement methods which are rooted in social justice, restorative justice, and equity.

    Position Overview:

    The part-time Engagement Coordinator  will be responsible for working alongside the Community Engagement Strategist on engagement strategy, event management and data analysis resulting from community engagement events. This role requires proficient communication skills, comfort with engaging a diverse array of community dynamics and professions, and a keen understanding and use of data and visualization tools.

    What to Expect:

    Within this position, you’ll work with clients who are often municipal leaders, city planners, and designers. As projects we accept can often be beyond Detroit’s boundaries, there are requirements of travel which are covered within project budgets. Please expect to travel for overnight and day-long trips as needed. This would be communicated ahead of time. Otherwise, our day-to-day work takes place within a hybrid schedule of in-person (Tuesdays + Thursdays) and online (Mondays and Wednesdays). The Community Engagement Collaborator will be expected to attend in-person meetings as needed.

    How to apply:

    In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following questions along with submitting your resume and two references who can attest to relevant work experience. Please limit question responses to no more than one page. 

    1. Please describe your relationship to the city of Detroit, and why it is important. 

    2. What does it mean or look like for you to advocate for others?  

    Please send your application materials to info@sidewalkdetroit.com with the subject line “Engagement Collaborator”.

    Key Responsibilities

    Collaboration

    • Co-facilitation of community and design team meetings/events 

    • Ability to travel state-wide for engagement projects

    • Support outreach efforts

    Event management 

    • Assistance in planning and logistics of community meetings 

    • Support the  supervision and coordination of events

    Data analysis

    • Gather and analyze data on community demographics, history, current issues, and stakeholders as needed

    • Summarize notes from events and provide recommendations based on community feedback

    • Develop presentations of community feedback 

    Things to consider

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in facilitation, mediation, or a related practice

    • Strong communication and analytical skills

    • Ability to engage with community members of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds

    • Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and/or similar data and visualization tools

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Ability to work independently, yet a team player

    Desires:

    • Familiarity with/ interest in urban planning and community organizing

    • Critical + creative thought partner

    Compensation + Time Commitment:

    Contracted at $23 per hour, 15-20 hrs per week, ideally beginning August 5.

    *Please note that while we have an extensive public art practice this role is primarily focused on community engagement and city planning


    This represents our best effort to define the scope of this new position. This reflects needs for a current, ongoing engagement project. On a quarterly basis, we’ll check in regarding needs and interest toward more project placements as more are bound to come along!

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