Timeline - IMMEDIATE. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to staff@mbep.biz. Closes July 15th and estimated to start August 1, 2024.
Position Summary:
The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) in partnership with the South County Triage Group (SCTG), is seeking a dynamic and innovative bilingual leader (English and Spanish) who can lead, facilitate, coordinate and support organizations of the partnership towards a shared commitment to community health, equity, and economic mobility. The SCTG is a collaboration of diverse Community Based Organizations and government agencies including Santa Cruz County, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, and the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District. In partnership with MBEP, SCTG works to improve equity, health, and economic mobility by providing culturally appropriate services for vulnerable and marginalized individuals in the Pajaro Valley. South County Triage Group, (SCTG), launched in 2020 in response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Watsonville’s Latino communities. SCTG is a collective of 27 active partners representing healthcare, government, public health, education, emergency food, interpersonal violence prevention and response, behavioral health, other social services, and private companies—the sectors essential to collectively improve community health and wellness. Recognizing the power of collective advocacy, SCTG serves as a transformational convener to address the root causes of health and economic inequities for the region’s populations in need. Centering the voices and aspirations of the community’s immigrants, migrant and agricultural workers, non-English speakers, and youth is a core SCTG community strategy.Responsibilities will include provision of guidance, management and follow through of the multi-sectoral set of policy activities that aim to improve community health and wellness and promote economic and social mobility of community members. This effort aims to align systems, priorities, and policies that help partners shift from transactional, program specific approaches to a new norm where participants align local community interests, incubate fresh ideas, expand collective capacity, and alignment that result in greater impact than any one entity could achieve alone. This position will play a critical role in moving forward the priorities of the SCTG Board. Specifically, the candidate will help to formalize a structure and set of collective impact governance practices that will support and enhance cross-sector collaboration, build community-based organization capacity, and engage community members in strategies addressing pressing needs.The Role has a duration of 18 months with potential for renewal.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Annual Salary of $85,000-92,000 depending on experience
Full-Time, Exempt
Health insurance
Holidays and paid time off
This position allows for a mix of remote work and time in the office collaborating with the MBEP team in Marina and SCTG in Watsonville.
ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:
A multi-phase interview and hiring process with representatives from the SCTG will be conducted to ensure the position is established with a high degree of buy-in and enthusiasm from the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Analyze issues and prepares reports for submission to the SCTG, Governance Board and including reports to governmental jurisdictional partners as needed. Develops and disseminates public information regarding assigned programs and projects.
Develop a set of key policy priorities and communicate them regularly to internal partners and the broad community.
Develop quantitative and qualitative processes that include metrics and include a data tracking system to monitor progress in complying with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations relative to assigned programs.
Administers various contracts including coordination and participation in contract negotiations and monitoring contract compliance and performance.
Prioritize the necessary community partners, including engagement of the broader community as well as executive level individuals.
Develop and lead sustainable programmatic and financial plansEXPERIENCE:
Three years of increasingly responsible administrative or analytical experience in an operating or staff agency in business, non-profit management or government.
DEFINITION
To perform professional administrative work in a variety of program areas. To manage, coordinate and oversee assigned programs and community policy projects.
MENTORSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from Triage Steering Committee Chair and Co-Chair. Exercises lead responsibilities within a work unit including assigning and monitoring the work of Triage Steering Committee and coordinating with MBEP.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following
Performs a variety of responsible and technical administrative and analytical assignments
Assists in formulating program policies, goals and procedures; collects and compiles relevant data supporting recommendations
Develops and administers program budget
Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analyses as required; prepares related reports
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the effects of legislation and judicial actions on assigned program areas of responsibility
Analyzes issues and prepares reports for submission to the Triage Steering Committee
Develops and disseminates public information regarding Triage initiatives
Administers various contracts including coordination and participation in contract negotiations and monitoring contract compliance and performance
Serves as a Triage representative to various organizations, inter-jurisdictional advisory bodies and communities
Coordinates program activities with other community programs, institutions, and policies
Assists in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet Triage goals and objectives of assigned program responsibilities
Monitors progress and evaluates work measurement of various city programs pertaining to area of responsibility Exercises direction over assigned staff
Inputs and retrieves data from a computer system
Coordinates community engagement efforts ensuring community voices are included and creates ongoing touchpoints for accountability
Participates in special projects as assigned
Performs related duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
principles and practices of public administration
principles of local government, community organizing, and collective impact
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned programs statistical concepts and methods
principles and practices of training methods and concepts principles and practices of budgeting analysisAbility to:
learn, interpret, and implement applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations relative to program areas of responsibility
communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish
collect, compile, and analyze information and data
negotiate and administer contracts
make presentations to elected officials, the public, city executives, businesses, and other agencies
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the business community and other government agencies, and with the general public
sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous basis
intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk, and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, environmental science, business administration, or a closely related field
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible administrative or analytical experience in collective impact
License: A valid and appropriate California Driver's License, including a safe driving record.
MBEP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE AND WELCOME DIVERSITY OF ETHNIC, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC, POLITICAL BACKGROUNDS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION/IDENTIFICATION AND ABILITIES.
