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Job description
Salary : $67,478.70 Annually
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Department: City Manager's Office
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/ :59 PM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position serves as the local organization bringing community partners together to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing children and families in Muscogee County as part of the statewide Georgia Family Connections.
Assists with the development and implementation of the Collaborative annual plan, including conducting an annual data review; budget preparation, management, and expense accountability;
Assists with planning and coordinating monthly Collaborative meetings and with engaging community stakeholders in the work of the Collaborative.
Oversees the planning, facilitation, communication, and coordination of services for the partners participating in the work.
Prepares required reports and maintains all records for the Collaborative.
Works effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of planning and organizational techniques.
Knowledge of basic marketing principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and evaluating work.
Skill in negotiation.
Skill in computer use and social media.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required. Must be willing to travel a moderate amount within the region and state and participate in required meetings and training. Hours may include, after normal business hours, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends. Applicants must hold a regular driving license. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing, walking, or stooping. Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing - for sustained periods of time.
Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:
Low-cost Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
PERK Time Off
Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Free and Discounted Services
Employee Assistance Program
Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees. Discounted Movie Tickets
Free Notary Services
Ride a Metra Bus for Free
Free Mulch
Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
River Center Discounts
Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
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Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation) No High School Diploma
GED
High School Diploma
Technical College
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate's Degree
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Please list and explain any work experience you have in accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.
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How many years of work experience do you have communicating with social media or related field? None
0-1 Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
5 Years or more
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Describe any experience in community collaboration.
Required Question
Worksite address
columbus, GA, 31900, US
Who can apply
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