Community Resilience Organizer

Position Title: Community Resilience Organizer Department: City Manager Job Code: 09919 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation: Unrepresented Division: SUSTAINABILITY Hours/Days: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; work some evenings and weekend hours Starting Salary: $17.98/hr–$22.12/hr; commensurate with training and experience Pay Grade: 104 Number of Positions Available: 1 Deadline to Apply: Open until filled; preferred application deadline Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The purpose of this job is to serve as a primary resource and educate community members about climate change impact on their lives. Connect individuals and community groups with existing resources to support the development and implementation of projects to increase the resilience of the community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Identifies and maintains key relationships with neighborhood leaders, community‑based organizations and city staff to encourage participation in resilience activities. Plans neighborhood resilience forums; receives and responds to feedback. Develops and distributes outreach and educational materials. Solicits feedback about the community resilience program. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance to others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures. Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent. 1 to 3 years’ experience in communication, public relations, community outreach or related field. Licenses or Certifications Valid driver’s license. Knowledge Community resources related to climate change. Climate change impacts and resilience related mitigation strategies. General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures. Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Skill Collecting and organizing data. Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. Ability Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Handle situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Provide effective customer service. Develop and conduct presentations. Develop and distribute outreach and educational materials. Work independently. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment. Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes Physical Demands This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874. CITY (2489) TTY: 711 (MO RELAY). THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE/FEMALE. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE‑EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING. The City of Columbia participates in the federal E‑Verify work authorization program. 600 E. Broadway P.O. Box 6015 Columbia, MO 65205 #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Columbia, MO