Deputy Chief of Staff of Community Programs

$156,500 - $175,000/Yr

City of Boise - Boise, ID

Full-time - Senior

Boise, ID

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Community Programs is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and executive oversight for key departments such as Arts and History, the Library, and Parks and Recreation. This position collaborates with various stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives and ensure community programs are effective, inspiring, and inclusive. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff advises and makes recommendations to the mayor and chief of staff, overseeing high-profile resident-facing functions and ensuring alignment with the city's vision.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of executive-level staff.
• Ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organizational goals and objectives.
• Directs actions and results for departments and maintains control of budget authority.
• Defines and implements priority service delivery for the municipality.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, relevant agency partners, and elected officials.
• Identifies and integrates organizational goals and strategies based on community input, operational needs, and the city's vision.
• Ensures alignment within the community programs team.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external partners to address community needs.
• Represents the City of Boise in meetings, conferences, and public forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, a discipline within community programs, or a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible executive-level management and/or administrative experience involving planning, organization, and execution of a variety of work programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of managing mid-to-large-size organizations.
• Knowledge of financial management, public administration, effective management and supervision.
• Ability to plan and direct the operations and activities of the city.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in public or business administration, a discipline within community programs, political science, or a closely related field.
• Ten years of experience in executive management and administration in a large municipal government or similar public agency setting.

Benefits

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account
• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
• Up to $500 cash per year for participants in the WellBeing Program
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling.