Director of Civic Innovation

Title

Director of Civic Innovation

Open Date

10/11/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Bargaining / Non-Bargaining

Non-Bargaining

Division

Innovation and Technology

Location

Innovation and Technology

Reports To

Chief Innovation Officer

Schedule

40 hours a week

Pay Rate

Salary Range – $80,000 to $90,000 per year

Description

Salary Range – $80,000 to $90,000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Civic Innovation is responsible for enabling the Citys mission through programs that leverage strategic partnerships. The Director of Civic Innovation will pursue grants, formalize partnerships, and organize pilots to leverage external resources and to bring best practices or novel ideas to the City. He or she will collaborate with other City departments, as well as external partners to strengthen the Citys capacity for the digital economy including lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital access.

The Director of Civic Innovation manages a diverse portfolio of work, including:

– Smart City Portfolio and Pilots
– City-University partnerships and grants
– Digital Equity Programs and Coordination
– Mobility Innovation and Equity (including Commuters Trust)
– IT Workforce Development and Training (including Technology Resource Center Programming)
– Misc. RandD items has delegated by the Chief Innovation Officer

The Director of Civic Innovation position is in the Citys Department of Innovation and Technology (IandT) and reports directly to IandTs Department Head, the Chief Innovation Officer. IandT is an award-winning, nationally recognized government technology team. Candidates who thrive on this team have a good attitude, a customer service mindset, and a love of learning.???

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

– Technology Equity Manager
– Program Manager – Transportation
– Interns
– Contractors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Organize and supervise digital empowerment and digital equity programs at the City.
– Organize and supervise smart city planning, pilots, and projects.
– Organize and supervise mobility innovation and equity work, including Commuters Trust
– Coordinate grant writing efforts across City Departments and, when needed, personally staff and lead grant writing teams
– Manage the programming and strategy of the Citys Technology Resource Center, a space and platform for technology upskilling and collaboration.
– Operationalize new models and RandD models that speak to the Mayors and residents priorities
– Work with the Citys CIO to track emerging technologies and solutions and develop strategies to govern them and potentially put them to use for South Bend residents
– Ideate with university, start-up, and philanthropic partners to put their capacity in service to city problems
– Partner with local schools, public libraries, and other organizations to improve access, skills, and capacity of our residents.
– Supervise fellows and develop new talent

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, nd/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

– Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, Social Science, or Business, or related area of study; Masters in a related field of study is preferred. Significant professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
– Preferred four years of strategic partnerships, civic innovation, or related experience beyond coursework
– Preferred experience in contract and vendor management
– Preferred experience supervising employees, hiring, and building teams
– Proficiency in grant writing
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– An entrepreneurial, growth mindset

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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