Participatory Budgeting (PB) Programs Analyst
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About the Department
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some flexibility available) ***This position is primarily in-person and based in the field/community; limited remote work may be available. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support community meetings, events, and engagement activities. The City of Durham’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Department leads inclusive, coordinated, and data-driven community engagement across all departments. By centralizing efforts, we streamline communication, maximize resources, and ensure consistent, high-quality outreach. Equity is at the core of our mission—centering the voices of historically marginalized communities through integrated Digital Inclusion, Language Access, and ADA programs. We serve as the hub for all engagement initiatives, helping the City connect more effectively with residents and make better, more inclusive decisions. The Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program Analyst manages the day-to-day implementation of the City’s Participatory Budgeting program, leading all phases from community idea collection through proposal development, voting, and project implementation. The Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program Analyst manages the day-to-day implementation of Durham’s Participatory Budgeting program, from community idea collection and proposal development through voting and project implementation. Community engagement is central to this role. The Analyst develops engagement strategies, builds trusted relationships, and creates meaningful opportunities for residents—especially those from historically underserved communities—to participate in public decision-making. The position works closely with residents, schools, neighborhood groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders while serving as an ambassador for PB throughout Durham. The Analyst leads the proposal development process, guiding resident Budget Delegates through project review and coordinating meetings, workflows, feasibility assessments, and proposal development. The position also coordinates the PB Steering Committee and works with City departments and community partners to track project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and commitments. The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized self-starter with experience in community engagement, public participation, or community-based program management. Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, data management, and project coordination skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. ***As part of the hiring process, candidates will be asked to complete exercises to assess key competencies, including?writing skills, presentation development, communication, and program design.
The City of Durham’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Department leads inclusive, coordinated, and data-driven community engagement across all departments. By centralizing efforts, we streamline communication, maximize resources, and ensure consistent, high-quality outreach. Equity is at the core of our mission—centering the voices of historically marginalized communities through integrated Digital Inclusion, Language Access, and ADA programs. We serve as the hub for all engagement initiatives, helping the City connect more effectively with residents and make better, more inclusive decisions.
The Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program Analyst manages the day-to-day implementation of the City’s Participatory Budgeting program, leading all phases from community idea collection through proposal development, voting, and project implementation.
The Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program Analyst manages the day-to-day implementation of Durham’s Participatory Budgeting program, from community idea collection and proposal development through voting and project implementation.
Community engagement is central to this role. The Analyst develops engagement strategies, builds trusted relationships, and creates meaningful opportunities for residents—especially those from historically underserved communities—to participate in public decision-making. The position works closely with residents, schools, neighborhood groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders while serving as an ambassador for PB throughout Durham.
The Analyst leads the proposal development process, guiding resident Budget Delegates through project review and coordinating meetings, workflows, feasibility assessments, and proposal development. The position also coordinates the PB Steering Committee and works with City departments and community partners to track project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and commitments.
The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized self-starter with experience in community engagement, public participation, or community-based program management. Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, data management, and project coordination skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
Position Duties
- Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & PBSC Leadership Lead the development and implementation of community outreach and engagement strategies across all phases of the Participatory Budgeting process, ensuring broad, equitable, and meaningful participation. Coordinate and lead community meetings, presentations, outreach events, and neighborhood-based engagement activities, with a focus on reaching historically underserved communities. Serve as the primary liaison to the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC), leading meeting planning, agenda development, facilitation, member communication, follow-up, and ongoing support. Guide the PBSC’s work by establishing clear expectations, tracking decisions and action items, and ensuring members have the information and resources needed to fulfill their responsibilities. Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, community organizations, schools, neighborhood groups, City departments, and other stakeholders to strengthen participation and advance the PB program. Represent and promote Participatory Budgeting at community events, partner meetings, and public presentations throughout Durham. Program Management & Implementation Lead and manage all phases of the Participatory Budgeting process Coordinate with internal departments to assess project feasibility, scope, and cost Support residents and stakeholders in developing project proposals Oversee implementation of funded projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met Design and implement outreach and engagement strategies to ensure broad and equitable participation Serve as the primary liaison to the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC), including meeting coordination, facilitation, and ongoing support Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders Data, Reporting & Communications Track and analyze program data, participation, and outcomes Prepare reports, presentations, and City Council agenda materials Ability to analyze data and support program evaluation and improvement Proficiency with technology and digital tools for program management, communication, and data tracking Core Skills & Competencies Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, presentations, and training materials Experience with community engagement and building relationships with divers
Community Engagement & PBSC Leadership
Lead the development and implementation of community outreach and engagement strategies across all phases of the Participatory Budgeting process, ensuring broad, equitable, and meaningful participation.
Coordinate and lead community meetings, presentations, outreach events, and neighborhood-based engagement activities, with a focus on reaching historically underserved communities.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC), leading meeting planning, agenda development, facilitation, member communication, follow-up, and ongoing support.
Guide the PBSC’s work by establishing clear expectations, tracking decisions and action items, and ensuring members have the information and resources needed to fulfill their responsibilities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, community organizations, schools, neighborhood groups, City departments, and other stakeholders to strengthen participation and advance the PB program.
Represent and promote Participatory Budgeting at community events, partner meetings, and public presentations throughout Durham.
Program Management & Implementation
Lead and manage all phases of the Participatory Budgeting process
Coordinate with internal departments to assess project feasibility, scope, and cost
Support residents and stakeholders in developing project proposals
Oversee implementation of funded projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
Design and implement outreach and engagement strategies to ensure broad and equitable participation
Serve as the primary liaison to the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC), including meeting coordination, facilitation, and ongoing support
Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders
Data, Reporting & Communications
Track and analyze program data, participation, and outcomes
Prepare reports, presentations, and City Council agenda materials
Ability to analyze data and support program evaluation and improvement
Proficiency with technology and digital tools for program management, communication, and data tracking
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing reports, presentations, and training materials
- Experience with community engagement and building relationships with divers
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, or a related field. Two years of professional program administration and/or analytical experience in area of assignment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, or a related field.
- Two years of professional program administration and/or analytical experience in area of assignment.
Other Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MPA, MPP, or related). Experience working in or with local government and navigating cross-departmental coordination. Experience facilitating groups, trainings, or working with volunteer teams. Experience working in or with local government and navigating cross-departmental coordination. Strong data management and analysis skills, including experience using data to inform decisions and improve programs. Experience supporting project implementation, including tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Experience developing reports, presentations, and public-facing materials.
- Master’s degree (MPA, MPP, or related).
- Experience working in or with local government and navigating cross-departmental coordination.
- Experience facilitating groups, trainings, or working with volunteer teams.
- Strong data management and analysis skills, including experience using data to inform decisions and improve programs.
- Experience supporting project implementation, including tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Experience developing reports, presentations, and public-facing materials.
Benefits
- Benefits – General Full-Time Employees 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
- Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
- 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan
- State retirement plan
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
- State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
- Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
- Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
- Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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