Community Programs Specialist

City of Springfield is seeking applicants for Community Programs Specialist

Department: Office of Planning and Economic Development

Division: Generic Division

Work Location: 800 E MONROE ST, SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701, United States

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Starting Rate: $28.62 Hourly

Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants

Union: AFSCME 3738

Final Date to Apply: 9/20/2026 at 5:59 PM

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take calls, screen applicants, and provide assistance to applicants for grant award funding programs administered by OPED and HUD-funded programs. Communicate with applicants throughout the application, review, and final disposition processes.
• Assist Community and Economic Development staff with monitoring the progress of funding programs through the ordinance process, including preparing proposals and reports, monitoring agreement fund balances, and preparing ordinance and OBM fact sheets.
• Assist with planning and implementing projects and programs to meet goals established by OPED, including coordinating activities necessary to support the effective implementation of OPED programs.
• Establish and maintain electronic and hard-copy files for each project to support program tracking, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with research and compilation of data and information requested by the public and other City staff, and perform community outreach to disseminate and gather information to support the implementation and effectiveness of OPED programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, share ideas and information, contribute to team effectiveness, and prepare meeting minutes for business and residential pre-application meetings.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Required Qualifications:

This position requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college and one year of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or humanresources@springfield.il.us