Family Connections Director - G128
Salary
$67,478.70 Annually
Location
Columbus, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
2026-00000532
Department
City Managers Office
Opening Date
09/08/2026
Closing Date
10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
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 bachelors 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 drivers 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
- Drivers 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.
01
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
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorates Degree
02
Please list and explain any work experience you have in accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.
03
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
04
Describe any experience in community collaboration.
Required Question
Employer Columbus Consolidated Government
Address City Hall
1111 1st Avenue
Columbus, Georgia, 31901
Phone 706-225-4059
Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR