Ward 8 Neighborhood Bridge Builder

Ward 8 Neighborhood Bridge Builder Councilwoman Stephanie D. Howse-Jones is seeking a Neighborhood Bridge Builder to serve the residents and stakeholders of Cleveland's Ward 8 (AsiaTown, Downtown, Goodrich-Kirtland Park, Glenville, Hough, St. Clair-Superior).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Relationship Building by attending neighborhood clubs, tenant meetings, and senior gatherings, building trust with residents who feel disconnected from government and conducting door-to-door outreach for priority initiatives. Business Corridor Support by regularly visiting businesses to identify needs, concerns, and opportunities to connect businesses to city programs and safety resources. Resource Navigation by helping residents understand city processes and connecting people to housing, safety, sanitation, and health resources. Partnership Development by building relationships with churches, schools, nonprofits to grow community stakeholders in ward 8. Early Issue Detection to identify patterns in neighborhood concerns and report emerging issues before they escalate. Community Presence represent the Ward 8 office in the neighborhood and at events to build a sense of belonging and connection. General Office Duties assist in organizing meetings, events, and general office duties (calls, emails, filing, mail sorting). Support Team Members assist the Councilwoman & Executive Assistant as needed. Joy In Action Have fun and find joy in serving the Ward 8 community!

REQUIRED SKILLS

Walking | Driving | Active Listening | Adaptability | Coachability | Confidentiality | Communication (Verbal, Noverbal & Written) Emotional Intelligence | Organization | Patience | Public Speaking | Respectfulness

POSITION DETAILS

Hourly Rate:

$50,000 yr.

Schedule:

Some evenings (until 8:30pm) & occasional Saturdays In the

Neighborhood Work:

Position requires a team member to walk and drive daily to engage residents, business owners and other community members. If you have a love for people and are passionate about restoring community members belief in the partnership between government and the people, we encourage you to apply!