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Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results.
We’ve sorted our open positions by different policy areas and themes that reflect the new Administrations priorities. Find the category that best reflects your experience and areas of interest to view the available positions.
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Health, Human Services and Homeless Prevention
Provides high-level administrative and operational support and coordination to one of the City’s most complex and impactful executive portfolios.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of the Chief of Health, Human Services & Homelessness Prevention sits at the center of Detroit’s work to improve the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of residents. The Chief oversees the Department of Human, Homeless and Family Services, the Detroit Health Department, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion, coordinating citywide strategies that address health outcomes, social determinants of health, housing insecurity, and homelessness prevention. This office operates at the intersection of policy, service delivery, and community partnership, advancing a holistic, equity-centered approach to health and human services that prioritizes dignity, access, and measurable impact across Detroit’s neighborhoods.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Health, Human Services & Homelessness Prevention provides high-level administrative and operational support and coordination to one of the City’s most complex and impactful executive portfolios. This role ensures that the Chief’s time, attention, and decision-making capacity are focused on advancing health equity, strengthening service systems, and improving outcomes for Detroiters. The Executive Administrative Assistant manages executive scheduling, briefing preparation, interdepartmental coordination, deliverables tracking, and follow-through across multiple departments and partner offices. The position requires exceptional organization, judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where resident well-being is at the center of every decision.
This role will facilitate the administration’s priorities, including:
Ensure the Chief’s calendar, priorities, and engagements are aligned with Detroit’s health, human services, and homelessness-prevention goals
Support cross-departmental coordination among Human, Homeless and Family Services, the Detroit Health Department, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion
Strengthen internal systems that improve accountability, follow-through, and transparency across health and human-services initiatives
Ensure the Chief is fully briefed and prepared for decisions that impact health equity, service delivery, and vulnerable populations
Advance efficient, resident-centered government operations that support better health and social outcomes for Detroiters
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Manage the Chief’s daily calendar, prioritizing engagements that advance health equity, homelessness prevention, and human-services outcomes
Coordinate, prepare, and quality-check briefing materials, meeting packets, presentations, and follow-up documentation
Ensure departments and partner offices provide timely, complete materials for executive review, including policy memos, operational updates, and data summaries
Track commitments, deadlines, and action items across meetings and initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through
Serve as a central coordination point between the Chief’s office, City departments, community partners, and the Mayor’s Office
Support logistics for meetings, site visits, community engagements, and interagency working sessions
Manage incoming requests, correspondence, and inquiries, ensuring appropriate prioritization and response
Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and confidential executive documents
Prepare presentations, internal communications, and executive materials for senior-level meetings
Anticipate operational needs and identify opportunities to improve workflow, coordination, and efficiency
Uphold high standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions
Represent the Chief’s Office in communications with senior staff and partners as appropriate
Qualifications:
Experience providing administrative or executive support to senior leaders, elected officials, or high-level public-sector executives
Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clear, accurate briefing materials
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
Knowledge of municipal operations, public-sector workflows, or complex service-delivery systems
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, agencies, and community-based partners
Proficiency with scheduling systems, office technology, presentation tools, and document-management platforms
Experience working in Detroit or with Detroit-based organizations strongly preferred
Commitment to equity, dignity, and resident-centered public service
Rate of Pay: $61,472 - $92,028 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Deputy Director Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity
Serves as the second-in-command of CRIO and supports the Director in advancing an integrated, citywide civil-rights and equity agenda.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is buzzing with renewed energy as Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield steps into history as the city’s first Black woman to serve as its chief executive. Her landslide win — securing roughly 77% of the vote — reflects a strong mandate from Detroiters ready for a government that listens, heals, and delivers. Many see this moment as the start of a new chapter, led by someone with deep roots in the community and a steady, practical approach to governing that centers the needs of the people who call Detroit home.
Mayor-Elect Sheffield has tapped into a genuine sense of optimism, making clear that her focus is not on headlines but on the daily lives of residents. She is building a new administration that will take office on January 1, 2026, and is seeking committed, capable leaders to help shape Detroit’s future. If you’re ready to serve and ready to build, this is your moment to step forward. Come help write the next chapter for Detroit with us!
ABOUT THE OFFICE
Detroit’s Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO) safeguards the civil and human rights of all Detroiters and works to ensure that every resident—regardless of race, income, age, ability, language, gender identity, immigration status, or neighborhood—can fully access City services, economic opportunity, and participation in public life. CRIO leads the City’s civil-rights enforcement work, advances business inclusion and workforce equity, strengthens disability and language access, and embeds equity into housing, neighborhood development, and public-service delivery. Under the Sheffield Administration, CRIO plays a central role in aligning civil rights with housing justice, neighborhood revitalization, immigrant inclusion, re-entry supports, and poverty-reduction strategies, working in close partnership with community organizations, legal advocates, and City departments.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Deputy Director serves as the second-in-command of CRIO and supports the Director in advancing an integrated, citywide civil-rights and equity agenda that connects enforcement, economic opportunity, housing access, and neighborhood development. Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director helps manage day-to-day operations, oversees key program areas, and ensures that civil-rights protections are consistently embedded across City policies, programs, and investments. The role requires a seasoned equity leader with strong operational instincts, deep civil-rights expertise, and the ability to translate values into systems, practices, and measurable outcomes that improve daily life for Detroiters.
This role will drive key priorities outlined in Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s policy agenda, including:
Strengthen CRIO’s capacity to enforce civil-rights protections while expanding its role as a proactive partner in housing, neighborhood development, and economic-opportunity initiatives
Ensure that housing access, fair housing enforcement, and anti-displacement strategies are treated as core civil-rights priorities across City government
Advance equitable access to City services through strong ADA compliance, language access, and inclusive service-delivery standards
Support business inclusion, procurement equity, and workforce equity strategies that expand opportunity for Detroit-based and historically excluded businesses and workers
Embed civil-rights and equity analysis into major City policies related to housing, homelessness, land use, workforce development, public safety, and immigrant inclusion
Strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations, legal advocates, and civil-rights leaders to ensure resident voices inform enforcement and policy decisions
Build data-driven systems that identify patterns of inequity and guide targeted, preventative interventions
Core responsibilities include:
Support the Director in overseeing CRIO’s civil-rights enforcement operations, including investigations, mediation, compliance reviews, and pattern-and-practice analysis
Manage and supervise key program areas such as fair housing, ADA compliance, language access, business inclusion, and workforce equity initiatives
Ensure civil-rights protections are integrated into housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic-development programs across the City
Coordinate civil-rights reviews of major policy initiatives, development projects, and departmental reforms
Oversee day-to-day operations, staff supervision, workflow management, and internal systems to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery
Strengthen partnerships with housing agencies, workforce entities, planning and development departments, and neighborhood-based organizations
Support development of CRIO’s data, analytics, and reporting functions to track equity outcomes and inform policy recommendations
Serve as a liaison to community advocates, legal partners, and residents raising civil rights concerns or seeking resolution
Represent CRIO in interdepartmental working groups, community meetings, and external collaborations as assigned
Assist in preparing briefings, recommendations, and policy guidance for the Mayor, City Council, and executive leadership
Support organizational change efforts that build a culture of equity, accountability, and continuous improvement within CRIO
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in public administration, law, public policy, civil rights, or a related field preferred
Significant experience in civil-rights enforcement, equity policy, investigations, compliance, or related public-sector work
Demonstrated ability to manage programs, supervise teams, and support complex operations in a public-sector or mission-driven environment
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, fair-housing requirements, ADA standards, and language-access obligations
Experience collaborating with housing agencies, workforce systems, planning and development entities, or economic-development programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and equity concepts into actionable guidance
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including those most impacted by discrimination or inequitable development
Proven ability to partner with elected officials, senior executives, attorneys, community advocates, and cross-sector stakeholders
Strong organizational, analytical, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
High emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and sound judgment in navigating sensitive community and political contexts
Familiarity with Detroit’s neighborhoods, communities, and local government systems, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
Rate of Pay: $120,000 – $179,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Director – Department of Neighborhoods
Serves as Detroit’s chief neighborhood‑engagement and service‑coordination executive
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
Detroit’s Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is the frontline connection between residents and City Hall, working across the seven districts to ensure Detroiters can access services, shape local decision‑making, and participate fully in the city’s revitalization. Under Mayor‑Elect Sheffield, the DONs play an expanded leadership role in advancing neighborhood stability, anti‑displacement efforts, and equitable access to services through the City’s new Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs, accessible community centers in key locations that bring City Departments, essential programs, and community partner resources directly to residents. DON partners closely with block clubs, faith networks, youth organizations, senior advocates, and community‑based groups to strengthen neighborhood well‑being and ensure that every resident—regardless of ZIP code—benefits from reinvestment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Neighborhoods serves as Detroit’s chief neighborhood‑engagement and service‑coordination executive. This leader oversees district managers and field staff, drives cross‑departmental responses to neighborhood concerns, and ensures that Detroiters’ voices, needs, and priorities guide city action. The Director advances the administration’s community‑centered agenda by expanding access through Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs, deepening anti‑displacement work in partnership with the Housing & Revitalization Department, strengthening safety and environmental‑health coordination, and improving city service delivery across all communities. The role requires an equity‑driven, relationship‑centered leader with deep credibility in Detroit’s neighborhoods and an ability to mobilize partners around shared solutions.
This role will drive the administration’s housing and neighborhood priorities, including:
Launch and operationalize Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs as accessible, no‑wrong‑door entry points for housing, workforce, health, senior services, and youth programs
Strengthen anti‑displacement and housing‑stability efforts, including property‑tax relief outreach, home‑repair access, and tenant‑protection awareness.
Develop district-by-district revitalization plans led by communities, stakeholders, and businesses to create vibrant corridors with amenities, food, entertainment, and business opportunities unique to each neighborhood's character and needs.
Partner with the Health Department and Human Services to expand community‑based health access, maternal‑health supports, and behavioral‑health resources.
Coordinate neighborhood‑level public‑safety efforts with DPD, Fire, EMS, and violence‑prevention partners.
Elevate community voice in development decisions, neighborhood planning, and local investment strategies.
Serve as a liaison between the Mayor’s office and community through organizing and engagement with neighborhood networks.
Strengthen engagement with block clubs, neighborhood associations, youth groups, senior networks, and faith‑based organizations.
Expand access and inclusion for immigrant communities, returning citizens, seniors, and residents with disabilities.
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Lead the Department of Neighborhoods and oversee district managers, field teams, and engagement operations across all seven districts.
Serve as the administration’s primary liaison to residents, ensuring concerns are tracked, elevated, and resolved through coordinated multi‑agency action.
Oversee the launch and operations of Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs, ensuring seamless access to city services and community supports.
Coordinate responses to blight, illegal dumping, lighting issues, environmental hazards, and neighborhood‑safety concerns in partnership with DPW, GSD, BSEED, and Public Safety.
Establish and build trusted relationships with block clubs.
Build trusted relationships with neighborhood groups, small businesses, clergy, tenant advocates, and community organizations.
Collaborate with HRD to expand home‑repair access, prevent displacement, and support property‑tax relief and housing stability.
Partner with Public Health and Human Services to expand neighborhood‑based access to immunizations, screenings, maternal‑health supports, and behavioral‑health services.
Support youth and family programs addressing chronic absenteeism, violence prevention, and after‑school access.
Represent the Mayor’s Office at community meetings, district forums, public events, and regional collaboration efforts.
Manage departmental budgets, staffing, training, performance systems, and service‑tracking tools.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in community engagement, neighborhood leadership, public administration, urban planning, or a closely related field.
Deep knowledge of Detroit’s neighborhoods, resident-led organizations, block clubs, faith networks, grassroots movements, and community-based institutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse field teams, especially in fast-paced, community-facing environments.
Experience coordinating cross-departmental responses to neighborhood issues including blight, housing stability, environmental hazards, public safety concerns, and infrastructure needs.
Knowledge of anti-displacement strategies, home-repair resources, tenant supports, property-tax relief tools, and neighborhood-stability programs.
Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to earn trust and build relationships across diverse communities.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, cultural humility, and inclusive, community-centered problem solving.
Experience working with seniors, youth, immigrant communities, returning citizens, residents with disabilities, and multilingual communities.
Ability to collaborate with departments such as Housing & Revitalization, Public Health, Human Services, DPW, GSD, BSEED, and Public Safety.
Strong organizational, operational, and budget-management skills, including experience with performance tracking and service-delivery systems.
Experience in municipal government, community development, or neighborhood-based leadership roles strongly preferred.
Rate of Pay: $109,693 – $179,889 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Senior Director of Public Services
Serves as the administration’s point leader for service delivery excellence, ensuring that Detroiters receive timely, high-quality, and consistent services across all neighborhoods.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
Detroit’s Public Services portfolio includes several of the City’s largest operational and frontline service departments, all of which play a critical role in resident quality of life and neighborhood stability. These departments maintain streets and alleys, waste collection systems, forestry and grounds operations, vehicle fleet, municipal facilities, parking infrastructure, and public-works assets. The portfolio also manages demolition and stabilization programs, oversees major construction projects through the Detroit Building Authority, coordinates Special Events, and provides operational leadership for Coleman A. Young International Airport and the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority.
The office’s mission is to deliver high-quality, reliable, and equitable city services every day. From snow removal to demolition, parks to paving, fleet readiness to airport operations, and special-event logistics to waste-to-energy coordination, Public Services is central to creating a Detroit where residents see and feel the impact of government in their neighborhoods. The office partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer, departmental directors, contractors, labor teams, civic partners, and community organizations to ensure services are efficient, transparent, and aligned with Detroiters’ needs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Director of Public Services is a key member of the administration’s operational leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This leader provides strategic direction, oversight, and performance management for a wide range of operational departments, including the General Services Department, Department of Public Works, Municipal Parking Department, the Detroit Building Authority, Fleet Management, Coleman A. Young International Airport, the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority, and Special Events. The role also oversees or coordinates operational alignment with demolition and stabilization programs.
The Senior Director serves as the administration’s point leader for service delivery excellence, ensuring that Detroiters receive timely, high-quality, and consistent services across all neighborhoods. This includes overseeing major construction and demolition operations, maintaining critical public-works infrastructure, modernizing fleet and facility systems, ensuring safe airport operations, improving waste-management and recycling coordination, and directing the City’s special-events logistics and permitting. The role requires a solutions-oriented executive with experience in public-works management, large-scale field operations, capital construction, infrastructure maintenance, or emergency response environments.
The Senior Director must bring a disciplined, data-driven approach to operations, a commitment to process improvement, and the ability to lead diverse technical, union, and administrative teams. This role is central to advancing operational excellence, enhancing resident responsiveness, streamlining workflows, reducing duplication, and ensuring Detroit’s public-service systems are modern, efficient, safe, and aligned with the administration’s priorities for stronger neighborhoods.
This role will drive the administration’s public service priorities, including:
Improving the quality, consistency, and timeliness of frontline services across every neighborhood through stronger performance management, clear standards, and modernized workflows.
Coordinating demolition, stabilization, and construction activity across the Detroit Building Authority, Land Bank Authority, Public Works, and contractor partners to deliver safe, efficient, and high-impact neighborhood improvements.
Strengthening preventive-maintenance systems, capital planning, and asset-management practices across streets, alleys, parks, facilities, fleet, and airport infrastructure.
Overseeing airport compliance, maintenance, and operational planning at Coleman A. Young International Airport to support safe, modern, and community-aligned aviation operations.
Enhancing waste-management, recycling, and waste-to-energy coordination through improved partnerships with GDRRA and streamlined operational processes.
Improving parking operations, parking structures, enforcement systems, and customer responsiveness within the Municipal Parking Department to support residents and businesses.
Leading citywide event operations and logistics to ensure safe, well-organized events that reflect Detroit’s culture and meet operational requirements across multiple departments.
Responding to severe weather, emergencies, or service disruptions with strong interdepartmental coordination and reliable operational leadership.
Building more transparent, resident-centered, and responsive systems that ensure residents receive clear communication, predictable timelines, and consistent follow-through when they request city services.
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Providing executive leadership and daily operational oversight for the General Services Department, Department of Public Works, Municipal Parking Department, Detroit Building Authority, Fleet Management, Coleman A. Young International Airport, the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority, and Special Events operations.
Directing major capital, construction, and demolition projects, including planning, design review, procurement, field execution, safety compliance, and quality control.
Leading demolition and stabilization operations through coordination with DBA, DLBA, Public Works, and structural-engineering partners, ensuring safe and code-compliant project delivery.
Managing core city services including street maintenance, refuse collection, snow removal, recycling, alley operations, forestry and grounds maintenance, facility repairs, and fleet operations.
Modernizing operational systems through improved workflows, digital tools, preventive-maintenance practices, and cross-departmental coordination.
Overseeing airport operations including maintenance, compliance, safety protocols, airfield readiness, and long-term facility planning.
Improving parking operations, parking-structure maintenance, customer responsiveness, and enforcement consistency across the Municipal Parking Department.
Oversees the coordination of large-scale, citywide special-events logistics, ensuring safe, timely, and well-managed event operations in partnership with public safety, mobility, and public-works teams.
Driving performance-management systems, dashboards, service metrics, and operational reviews to assess service reliability and improve department accountability.
Leading emergency and severe-weather responses across relevant departments, ensuring coordinated operations, clear communication, and rapid service restoration.
Managing departmental budgets, capital plans, contracts, staffing strategies, and regulatory compliance for all operational units in the portfolio.
Building strong, cooperative relationships with labor partners, contractors, neighborhood groups, business leaders, and civic organizations to improve service outcomes.
Representing the City in community meetings, public service briefings, interagency coordination sessions, and operational planning conversations.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience overseeing major municipal service operations, public-works systems, field services, large capital or construction projects, or demolition and stabilization programs.
Strong understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, infrastructure needs, municipal service challenges, and operational landscape.
Demonstrated success managing large teams, unionized workforces, and multi-department operations in complex, fast-moving environments.
Experience overseeing construction, demolition, capital improvement, or infrastructure portfolios with strong standards for safety, compliance, timeliness, and community impact.
Proven ability to modernize operational systems through preventive-maintenance programs, workflow improvements, digital work-order tools, and data-driven performance management.
Strong financial, administrative, and operational management skills, including budgeting, capital planning, procurement, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Experience coordinating emergency response, severe-weather operations, or time-sensitive field deployments.
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with labor partners, contractors, community organizations, neighborhood leaders, and interdepartmental teams.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational-leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex operational issues for residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, transparency, resident responsiveness, and high-quality public service.
Experience working in Detroit or a similar large urban environment is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
Rate of Pay: $158,000 - $179,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Deputy CFO - Budget Director
Serves as Detroit’s lead architect of public investment strategy.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer plays a central role in shaping how Detroit’s values become real through public investment. Beyond balancing revenues and expenditures, the office helps determine where the City places its priorities, how resources are distributed across neighborhoods, and how government delivers on its commitments to residents. As Detroit enters a new chapter under Mayor-Elect Sheffield, the OCFO is focused on using the budget as a strategic instrument to advance equity, transparency, and measurable outcomes — ensuring that public dollars support housing stability, economic opportunity, public health, safety, and high-quality services in every neighborhood.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO – Budget Director serves as Detroit’s lead architect of public investment strategy. This role oversees the City’s operating and capital budgets while reimagining the budget process as a vehicle for policy implementation, accountability, and trust-building. The Director partners closely with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, department leadership, and community stakeholders to ensure that Detroit’s budget reflects the Administration’s priorities and the lived realities of Detroiters. This is a mission-critical leadership role for a fiscal strategist who believes budgets are moral documents — capable of accelerating progress, correcting inequities, and delivering tangible improvements in people’s daily lives.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Position Detroit’s budget as a core driver of the Mayor’s agenda for equity, opportunity, and neighborhood-level impact
Align annual and multi-year budgets with priorities such as affordable housing, homelessness prevention, workforce development, public health, small-business growth, and service excellence
Embed equity and outcomes-based analysis into budget decisions to ensure resources flow to communities with the greatest needs and opportunities
Modernize the City’s budget process to be more transparent, accessible, and responsive to residents and stakeholders
Strengthen cross-departmental coordination so investments work together rather than in silos
Use data, performance metrics, and community feedback to guide budget decisions and course-correct when needed
Support long-term fiscal sustainability while making bold, values-driven investments that shape Detroit’s future
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Lead the development and execution of Detroit’s annual operating and capital budgets in close partnership with City leadership and departments
Translate the Mayor’s policy priorities into actionable budget strategies that deliver measurable results
Guide departments through an inclusive, outcomes-focused budget process that prioritizes impact over incrementalism
Develop multi-year financial plans, forecasts, and scenarios that support both near-term delivery and long-term sustainability
Analyze spending proposals and provide strategic recommendations that balance fiscal responsibility with community needs
Prepare clear, compelling budget materials for executive leadership, City Council, and public audiences
Collaborate with performance and data teams to strengthen results-based budgeting and accountability
Monitor budget performance throughout the fiscal year and recommend adjustments to stay aligned with policy goals
Ensure compliance with state and local budget requirements while advancing innovation in public finance practices
Build and lead a high-performing budget team grounded in collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Seven or more years of senior-level experience in public-sector budgeting, financial planning, or fiscal policy
Demonstrated experience using budget processes to advance policy priorities and organizational change
Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively
Experience working in large, complex municipal or governmental organizations
Commitment to equity-centered governance, transparency, and resident accountability
Ability to collaborate across political, departmental, and community contexts
Comfort operating in fast-moving, high-visibility environments with significant public impact
Rate of Pay: $135,681 - $193,607 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Deputy CFO - Office of Departmental Financial Services
Senior executive leader responsible for overseeing the City’s departmental financial management systems and ensuring strong fiscal stewardship across City agencies.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of Departmental Financial Services (ODFS), housed within Detroit’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, serves as the financial backbone of City government. ODFS partners directly with City departments to ensure sound fiscal management, transparency, and accountability across operations that touch residents’ daily lives—from public safety and health to housing, transportation, and neighborhood services. Under Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s administration, ODFS plays a critical role in translating policy priorities into financially sustainable programs, strengthening long-term stability, and ensuring that public dollars are deployed in ways that advance equity, efficiency, and resident trust.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Departmental Financial Services is a senior executive leader responsible for overseeing the City’s departmental financial management systems and ensuring strong fiscal stewardship across City agencies. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO leads strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, grants oversight, and financial policy implementation for assigned departments. This role is central to helping Detroit deliver on its priorities—ensuring that departments have the financial tools, systems, and guidance needed to execute programs effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with the Mayor’s vision for resident-centered government.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Strengthen the financial partnership between City departments and central finance to improve service delivery and accountability
Ensure City resources are aligned with Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s priorities around housing stability, public health, neighborhood investment, and economic opportunity
Advance transparent, data-driven financial decision-making that builds public trust
Support long-term fiscal sustainability while enabling strategic investments in neighborhoods and essential services
Modernize financial systems and practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and performance across City government
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Provide executive leadership over the Office of Departmental Financial Services and its assigned Agency CFOs
Partner with department leadership to plan, implement, and manage all financial activities, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, grants, and financial reporting
Oversee development and execution of departmental operating and capital budgets in coordination with the Office of Budget
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, grant requirements, and City policies
Collaborate with the Controller’s Office on financial reporting, audits, and corrective actions
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems that strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency
Monitor financial performance and advise City leadership on fiscal risks, opportunities, and long-term impacts of policy decisions
Support departments in aligning financial resources with strategic goals and performance outcomes
Lead, coach, and manage senior financial staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Represent the OCFO and ODFS in meetings with City leadership, City Council, external partners, and oversight entities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
Advanced degree strongly preferred
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including at least three years in a senior management or supervisory role
Demonstrated experience managing complex financial operations within a large organization, preferably in municipal or public-sector settings
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to partner with operational leaders to translate policy goals into financially sound strategies
Experience overseeing grants, contracts, and multi-fund financial environments
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with competing priorities
Commitment to transparency, equity, and responsible stewardship of public resources
Detroit experience or deep familiarity with the City’s governmental and community context strongly preferred
Rate of Pay: $135,681 - $193,607 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Chief of Mobility Innovation
Serves as Detroit’s senior mobility strategist and innovation leader, charged with transforming how residents access jobs, education, healthcare, and community life.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of Mobility Innovation, housed within the Mayor’s Office, exists to reimagine how Detroiters move through their city. Mobility in Detroit is not just about transportation—it is about access to opportunity, safety, health, and economic participation. Under Mayor-Elect Sheffield, the Office advances a people-first approach to mobility that prioritizes equity, affordability, environmental sustainability, and neighborhood connectivity. The Office works across departments and with community partners to pilot new ideas, modernize systems, and ensure transportation solutions reflect the lived experiences of Detroit residents across every neighborhood.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Business Innovation and Emerging Industries, the Chief of Mobility Innovation serves as Detroit’s senior mobility strategist and innovation leader, charged with transforming how residents access jobs, education, healthcare, and community life. The Chief leads the development and execution of Detroit’s mobility vision by aligning public transit, emerging mobility technologies, infrastructure planning, and community-driven solutions into one coordinated strategy. This role requires a bold, forward-thinking leader who understands mobility as a civil-rights issue and an economic catalyst, and who can translate innovation into tangible improvements in daily life for Detroiters.
The Chief of Mobility Innovation will operate at the intersection of transportation policy, technology, climate resilience, and neighborhood equity—partnering with city departments, regional agencies, community organizations, labor, and private innovators. This position offers a rare opportunity to shape a national model for inclusive, future-ready urban mobility while delivering real, measurable benefits for Detroit residents.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Advance a people-centered mobility strategy that prioritizes access, affordability, safety, and dignity for Detroit residents
Reduce transportation barriers that limit access to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services
Expand innovative, neighborhood-based mobility solutions that serve Detroiters across varying densities and income levels
Align mobility investments with climate resilience, environmental justice, and public-health outcomes
Strengthen coordination between transit, land use, housing, workforce, and economic-development strategies
Ensure Detroit residents are meaningfully engaged in shaping mobility pilots, programs, and investments
Position Detroit as a national leader in equitable mobility innovation and deployment
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Lead the development and implementation of Detroit’s citywide mobility strategy aligned with Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s priorities
Direct the planning, piloting, and scaling of innovative mobility programs, including shared mobility, on-demand services, and emerging technologies
Coordinate mobility planning across city departments, including DDOT, Planning and Development, Parking, Public Works, and Economic Development
Partner with community organizations to co-design mobility solutions that reflect neighborhood needs and lived experience
Work with regional transit agencies and state partners to improve service coordination and funding alignment
Advance data-driven decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and mapping mobility usage and travel patterns
Identify and secure local, state, federal, and philanthropic funding to support mobility initiatives
Negotiate and manage partnerships with private-sector innovators, startups, and research institutions
Modernize procurement and policy frameworks to support innovation while maintaining accountability and equity
Integrate mobility strategies with workforce access, housing stability, and economic-development initiatives
Represent the Mayor’s Office in public forums, stakeholder meetings, and national mobility discussions
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, transportation, public policy, business administration, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Significant leadership experience in mobility innovation, transportation planning, urban systems, or related fields
Demonstrated success launching or scaling innovative programs in complex public or public-private environments
Strong understanding of equity-centered mobility, environmental justice, and community-driven planning
Experience working across government agencies, community organizations, and private partners
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
Familiarity with Detroit’s neighborhoods, transportation challenges, and regional mobility landscape strongly preferred
Commitment to progressive public service, resident voice, and measurable impact
Rate of Pay: $98,600- $129,400 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment:
The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply
Social Media Manager - Office of the Mayor
Serves as a core member of the Mayor’s Communications team and manages all social media content, strategy, and day-to-day digital engagement for the Office of the Mayor.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of the Mayor leads Detroit’s strategy to build a government that is transparent, resident-centered, and connected directly to the people it serves. Under Mayor-Elect Sheffield, the administration is committed to authentic storytelling, inclusive engagement, and digital communication that reflects the lived experiences, priorities, and leadership of Detroiters. The Communications team manages the Mayor’s public voice across all platforms, ensuring Detroit residents receive timely, accurate, and accessible information about city initiatives, neighborhood investments, policy changes, and opportunities to get involved. The team works closely with every department, community-based organizations, and city leadership to elevate resident voices and strengthen trust between Detroiters and their government.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Social Media Manager serves as a core member of the Mayor’s Communications team and manages all social media content, strategy, and day-to-day digital engagement for the Office of the Mayor. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role ensures the Mayor’s platforms reflect a clear, consistent, resident-focused voice that aligns with the priorities of the Sheffield administration. The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing content, producing real-time updates, uplifting community stories, and ensuring that Detroiters have direct access to information that impacts their neighborhoods and daily lives. This role requires exceptional judgment, fast-paced execution, and the ability to translate complex policies into accessible messaging. Two positions will support coverage seven days a week across all mayoral and citywide channels.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Advance the administration’s commitment to transparent, resident-centered communication
Increase awareness of city services, programs, and investments across Detroit’s neighborhoods
Elevate youth voice, community stories, and resident leadership
Support public safety, housing, economic mobility, and neighborhood revitalization messaging
Strengthen digital engagement for key initiatives in health, human services, education, and small business growth
Ensure inclusive communication practices that reach multilingual, immigrant, disability, senior, and digitally underserved communities
Support rapid-response messaging during emergencies, weather events, and public-safety incidents
Reinforce the Mayor’s key priorities and policy agenda through cohesive digital storytelling
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Develop, manage, and execute the Mayor’s social media strategy across all platforms
Create daily written, visual, and multimedia content that communicates city priorities clearly and creatively
Provide real-time event coverage including community visits, press conferences, neighborhood engagements, and major city announcements
Translate policy, speeches, and city initiatives into accessible digital messaging for Detroit residents
Coordinate with the Director of Communications, Executive Communications Specialist, and Digital & Creative Director to ensure messaging alignment
Produce content calendars aligned with key policy deadlines, events, announcements, and citywide campaigns
Monitor analytics and engagement to refine content performance and improve reach
Respond to real-time developments with rapid, responsible, and strategic messaging
Work with city departments to elevate service updates, opportunities, resources, and resident impacts
Support crisis communications and emergency response messaging
Ensure brand consistency and protect the Mayor’s voice, identity, and public-facing presence
Maintain organized digital asset libraries, archiving content for future use
Coordinate content needs with videographers, photographers, designers, and cross-department partners
Stay informed about Detroit events, community issues, and resident priorities to shape relevant content
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, public relations, or related field
Three or more years of experience in social media management, digital storytelling, or political/campaign communications
Strong writing, visual storytelling, and digital communication skills
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality content in fast-paced, real-time environments
Experience managing official public-sector or executive social media accounts preferred
Understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, civic landscape, culture, and community dynamics
Skill in social media analytics, platform tools, and content planning
Ability to translate complex policy into accessible, community-friendly messaging
Experience working with diverse audiences, including youth, immigrant, disability, senior, and grassroots communities
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to work under pressure
Evening, weekend, and flexible scheduling required based on Mayor’s calendar and emerging events
Rate of Pay: $60,000 – $80,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Mayor
Serves as a strategic partner and high-level policy lead, helping translate the administration’s priorities into actionable plans across departments.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Deputy Mayor’s Office plays a central role in driving cross-government coordination, ensuring that major initiatives move forward with clarity, urgency, and alignment with Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s priorities. The office works across departments to advance resident-centered policy, improve service delivery, strengthen internal systems, and ensure that Detroiters see meaningful results in their neighborhoods. The Deputy Mayor supports the Mayor in executing the administration’s agenda, overseeing operational performance, and resolving complex challenges that require collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic guidance across City government.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Mayor serves as a strategic partner and high-level policy lead, helping translate the administration’s priorities into actionable plans across departments. The Advisor provides rigorous policy analysis, develops recommendations, manages cross-departmental initiatives, tracks deliverables, and ensures alignment across the Deputy Mayor’s operational portfolio and the administration as a whole. This role requires a leader who is analytical, relationship-driven, politically astute, and capable of managing complex, fast-moving workstreams. The Advisor ensures the Deputy Mayor has timely, relevant information and supports decision-making that strengthens government performance and advances results for residents.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Supporting the Senior Director of Population and Revenue Growth’s directives to work cross-collaboratively within the administration and with external partners
Prepare presentations and memos for individuals reporting directly to the Deputy Mayor, including Director of State Government Affairs, Director of Regional Government Affairs, Director of Federal Government Affairs, Policy and Implementation, and Labor Liaison
Support the Deputy Mayor in implementing priority initiatives that improve service delivery and operational efficiency
Ensure alignment of departmental strategies with the Mayor’s equity-driven, resident-centered agenda
Provide policy analysis and recommendations on issues affecting Detroit residents
Coordinate cross-departmental workstreams related to housing, economic mobility, safety, and neighborhood stability
Monitor progress of key operational reforms and elevate barriers requiring senior-level intervention
Strengthen communication and collaboration between the Deputy Mayor’s Office and frontline departments
Develop general policy memos, briefing materials, and presentations that advance strategic decision-making
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Conduct policy research and analysis to inform the Deputy Mayor’s decisions
Develop policy recommendations and implementation strategies across major administrative priorities
Manage high-level projects, ensuring goals, timelines, and deliverables remain on track
Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives and maintain alignment across operational verticals
Prepare briefing materials, memos, and meeting documents for the Deputy Mayor
Identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities requiring executive attention
Maintain tracking systems for commitments, deliverables, and priority outcomes
Engage with departmental leaders to gather updates, resolve barriers, and accelerate progress
Support strategic planning processes and internal performance-management structures
Represent the Deputy Mayor’s Office in meetings, collaborations, and cross-agency workgroups
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban studies, political science, or related field; advanced degree preferred
At least five years of experience in policy development, government operations, project management, or strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex policy issues and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Experience working with or within government, preferably in an executive office or operations-focused environment
Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-moving settings
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including memo writing and briefing preparation
Ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, staff, community partners, and stakeholders
High level of judgment, discretion, and political awareness
Commitment to equity, transparency, and resident-centered governance
Familiarity with Detroit’s neighborhoods, challenges, opportunities, and institutional landscape strongly preferred
Rate of Pay: $95,000- $110,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Mayor
Provides high-level administrative, logistical, and strategic support to one of the most important executive roles in city government.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of the Deputy Mayor supports the day-to-day execution of the Mayor’s agenda and ensures that key initiatives, operational priorities, and resident-focused strategies move forward across all departments. The office serves as a central coordination hub, aligning policy direction, cross-departmental workflows, and executive decision-making to advance the Sheffield Administration’s goals of equity, transparency, and strong neighborhood-based governance. Working closely with senior leadership, department heads, and community-facing divisions, the office ensures that Detroiters experience efficient, accountable, and people-centered government services.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Mayor provides high-level administrative, logistical, and strategic support to one of the most important executive roles in city government. This position ensures that the Deputy Mayor’s time, attention, and decision-making capacity are focused on the administration’s priorities by managing scheduling, briefing preparation, interdepartmental communication, follow-through on initiatives, and seamless daily operations. The role requires a deeply organized, anticipatory, and trusted professional who can manage sensitive information, coordinate across complex departments, and ensure that the Deputy Mayor is equipped, prepared, and positioned for success in every meeting, event, and public-facing obligation. The position plays a key role in advancing the administration’s commitment to resident-centered service delivery by ensuring clarity, alignment, and accountability across all engagements associated with the Deputy Mayor.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Ensure the Deputy Mayor’s calendar, priorities, and engagements are aligned with the administration’s resident-centered, equity-driven agenda
Support the Deputy Mayor in coordinating cross-departmental initiatives that improve city services and neighborhood-level outcomes
Strengthen communication, follow-through, and accountability systems that ensure resident needs and interdepartmental commitments are monitored and completed
Ensure seamless briefing preparation, documentation, and information flow to support high-quality decision-making
Help maintain government efficiency by anticipating operational needs, identifying scheduling conflicts, and improving executive workflow
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Manage the Deputy Mayor’s daily schedule, prioritizing engagements that advance the administration’s policy and operational goals
Prepare, coordinate, and quality-check briefing materials, meeting packets, talking points, and follow-up documents
Ensure all departments deliver timely and complete materials for the Deputy Mayor’s review, including policy memos, operational updates, and briefing documents
Track commitments, deadlines, and follow-through from meetings, ensuring unresolved items remain visible and actionable
Coordinate communication between the Deputy Mayor’s office, City departments, community partners, and the Mayor’s Office
Support logistics for meetings, site visits, community events, and executive sessions
Manage incoming requests, inquiries, and correspondence and ensure appropriate routing, prioritization, and response
Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and confidential executive documents
Prepare presentations, internal communications, and materials for executive and interdepartmental meetings
Anticipate operational needs, identify opportunities to improve workflow, and propose solutions that increase efficiency
Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in all interactions
Represent the Deputy Mayor’s Office in communications with senior leaders, external partners, and community stakeholders as needed
Qualifications:
Experience supporting senior executives, elected officials, or high-level public-sector leaders
Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise briefing materials and written correspondence
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
Knowledge of municipal operations, executive-level workflows, and public-sector administrative processes
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with City departments, community partners, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in office technology, scheduling systems, presentation tools, and document-management platforms
Experience working in Detroit or with Detroit-based organizations is strongly preferred
Commitment to equity, resident-centered service, and the values of the Sheffield Administration
Rate of Pay: $61,472-$92,028, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Deputy Director of Human, Homeless and Family Services Department
Serves as the department’s chief operational leader—responsible for ensuring that Detroit’s full network of household-support programs functions cohesively, efficiently, and in alignment with the Mayor’s vision for dignity-centered, resident-focused government.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Department of Human, Homeless & Family Services (HHFS) is Detroit’s centralized system for delivering coordinated, dignity-centered support to residents across every neighborhood. The department brings together key household-stability programs—including Homeless Services, Housing Services and Home Repair, Family and Senior Services, Returning Citizens supports, Immigrant and Disability Affairs, Benefits Navigation, and neighborhood-based Resource Hubs—to form an integrated ecosystem that helps Detroiters access the services they need without navigating fragmented systems.
Grounded in equity and community partnership, HHFS works across City departments, County and State agencies, healthcare systems, philanthropic partners, and neighborhood organizations to reduce barriers, strengthen upstream prevention, and address the social determinants of health that shape residents’ daily lives. The department also manages the development of Detroit’s Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs, where cross-agency services are delivered directly in communities to meet residents where they are.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Director of Human, Homeless & Family Services, the Deputy Director serves as the department’s chief operational leader—responsible for ensuring that Detroit’s full network of household-support programs functions cohesively, efficiently, and in alignment with the Mayor’s vision for dignity-centered, resident-focused government.
The Deputy Director oversees day-to-day operations across multiple units reflected in the organizational chart—Homeless Services, Family Services, Senior Services, Home-Repair and Stabilization Supports, Immigration and Disability Affairs, Returning Citizens Services, outreach teams, navigation services, and the Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs. The role ensures that each program area operates with clear standards, timely service delivery, and strong coordination across City, County, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners.
This position plays a central role in translating strategy into action: supporting the launch of new service hubs, strengthening coordinated-entry systems, improving shelter and outreach operations, integrating data and case-management systems, and aligning all household-stability programs under a unified operational framework. The Deputy Director is a hands-on, high-trust leader who builds strong internal systems, supports frontline teams, and ensures that resident voices and experiences shape continuous improvement across the department.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Supporting implementation of Detroit’s unified Health, Human Services & Homelessness Prevention governance model
Overseeing coordinated operations for Homeless Services, including outreach, diversion, shelter, and supportive-housing pathways
Strengthening upstream prevention programs addressing housing, income, transportation, health, and digital access
Launching and operationalizing Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs with integrated walk-in services and crisis-response capacity
Improving service delivery for seniors, families, immigrants, returning citizens, and residents with disabilities
Supporting home-repair and home-stabilization programs that help longtime Detroiters remain in their homes
Implementing the City Information Exchange (CIE) and related data-integration tools to enhance coordination and outcomes tracking
Strengthening partnerships with CBOs, healthcare systems, County agencies, philanthropic partners, and faith institutions
Improving customer service standards, transparency, and accountability across all HHFS programsThis description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Manage daily operations across HHFS program areas—including Homeless Services, Family Services, Senior Services, Immigrant and Disability Affairs, Returning Citizens Services, Home-Repair Supports, Benefits Navigation, and neighborhood-based Resource Hubs
Supervise program managers and operational leads to ensure consistent performance, compliance, and resident-centered service delivery
Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, workflows, timelines, training plans, and performance standards
Strengthen integrated service pathways connecting housing stabilization, healthcare and behavioral-health supports, home repair, youth and senior services, employment resources, and financial-assistance programs
Oversee cross-agency coordination with the Chief of Health, Human Services & Homelessness Prevention, the COO, philanthropic funders, and County and nonprofit partners
Implement performance-measurement systems tracking resident outcomes, response times, diversion rates, housing placements, and customer-service indicators
Support launch, staffing, and operations of Neighborhood Opportunity & Empowerment Hubs and mobile-service teams
Coordinate crisis-response and multi-agency action for residents with complex needs spanning health, housing, transportation, safety, and income stabilization
Manage internal HR functions, staffing structures, procurement, contracting, and department-wide operations
Represent the department in intergovernmental forums, community meetings, provider convenings, and cross-agency working groups
Ensure all HHFS programs reflect trauma-informed care, dignity, equity, accessibility, and transparency in service delivery
Qualifications:
Significant experience managing human-services, homelessness-response, public-health, or community-based systems in an urban environment
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, oversee complex operations, and implement cross-agency service-coordination strategies
Strong understanding of social determinants of health, trauma-informed practice, crisis-response models, family-support systems, and housing-stabilization pathways
Experience managing diverse funding streams and multi-program budgets with federal, state, local, and philanthropic compliance requirements
Track record of operational improvement, service-quality enhancement, and implementation of performance-measurement frameworks
Proven partnership-building skills with CBOs, philanthropic institutions, healthcare systems, faith-based organizations, and government partners
Extensive knowledge of Detroit’s neighborhoods, community organizations, and human-services ecosystem strongly preferred
Experience launching or scaling community-centered initiatives with measurable outcomes
Excellent communication, project-management, facilitation, and data-driven decision-making skills
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
Detroit-based candidates and individuals with deep local relationships strongly encouraged to apply
Rate of Pay: $100,000– $180,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Detroit’s senior financial steward for the Office of the Treasury, responsible for overseeing the City’s cash, investments, tax administration, revenue operations, and debt-management functions.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) serves as Detroit’s centralized financial management system, responsible for safeguarding public resources, ensuring fiscal integrity, and enabling the city’s long-term financial stability. The Office of the Treasury plays a central role in this mission by collecting, managing, investing, and disbursing all City funds; administering Detroit’s tax systems; supporting major capital investments; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations. Under Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and responsible stewardship, the Treasury is a cornerstone of public trust and a key driver of Detroit’s continued financial recovery and growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer is Detroit’s senior financial steward for the Office of the Treasury, responsible for overseeing the City’s cash, investments, tax administration, revenue operations, and debt-management functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer provides executive leadership for citywide revenue collection, property-tax administration, income-tax operations, customer service functions, cash management, and debt-financing strategies that support Detroit’s long-term capital needs.
This role is essential to advancing the Sheffield Administration’s priorities of ethical public finance, transparent practices, resident-centered customer service, and accountable stewardship of public assets. The Treasurer ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, supports financial policies that strengthen Detroit’s fiscal position, and works closely with executive leadership, City Council, state partners, rating agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure Detroit remains financially strong, credible, and well-managed.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Strengthen resident-centered financial operations and improve accessibility of tax and revenue services
Ensure full transparency and accountability in all Treasury functions, advancing the administration’s ethics and good-government standards
Support equitable revenue systems that reduce burdens for longtime Detroiters while maintaining strong fiscal health
Enhance Detroit’s debt-management and capital-financing strategies to support neighborhood infrastructure and long-term growth
Modernize Treasury systems and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timely financial reporting
Strengthen collaboration with state Treasury partners and ensure Detroit’s compliance with all relevant financial laws and mandates
Advance customer-service improvements for property owners, taxpayers, seniors, and small businesses
Support long-term revenue forecasting and financial policies that protect Detroit’s stability and resilienceThis description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Provide executive leadership over all Treasury operations, including tax administration, cash management, debt management, revenue collections, and customer service
Oversee the accurate billing, collection, accounting, and distribution of property-tax revenues in accordance with state law
Manage operations of the Detroit Taxpayer Service Center, ensuring high-quality support for residents and Detroit property owners
Lead income-tax administration, compliance, discovery, and reporting in partnership with the State of Michigan
Serve as the City’s primary banker, ensuring the safekeeping, liquidity, and compliant investment of all cash assets
Direct enforcement and compliance actions across various tax types, including utility-user taxes, wagering taxes, and delinquent property taxes
Oversee citywide billing, delinquent-revenue collection systems, and clearance issuance for vendors and residents
Lead the Treasury’s debt-management portfolio, ensuring compliance with all covenants and disclosures while supporting issuances and updates with municipal advisors and rating agencies
Guide financial reporting and monthly revenue accounting, including contributions to annual audits and financial statements
Monitor Treasury’s organizational structure, operational efficiency, staffing assignments, and administrative systems
Develop and implement Division goals, policies, service levels, and resource-allocation priorities
Communicate regularly with executive leadership, City Council, departments, and external partners regarding Treasury activities and financial impacts
Represent the Treasury before legislative bodies, external agencies, financial institutions, and public stakeholders
Serve in ex-officio roles on major retirement system boards and financial oversight committees
Ensure Treasury operations align with Detroit’s Charter, state laws, federal regulations, and the administration’s ethical standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or related field required; advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred
Progressive leadership experience in government finance, treasury management, revenue administration, or large-scale public-sector financial operations
Proven track record overseeing tax systems, cash management, debt portfolios, or major municipal finance functions
Experience managing complex budgets, financial controls, compliance systems, and multi-source revenue environments
Deep knowledge of municipal finance, investment laws, debt markets, and public-sector financial reporting
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams of executives, managers, and financial professionals
Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial information to diverse audiences
Ability to collaborate with City Council, state partners, financial institutions, philanthropic partners, and community organizations
Strong commitment to transparency, integrity, ethical governance, and resident-centered service delivery
Detroit experience or deep knowledge of municipal finance in legacy cities highly valued; Detroit-based candidates encouraged to apply
Rate of Pay: $135,679 - $193 006 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.
Director of Media Services
Leads the full scope of the Media Services Division and ensuring Detroiters receive clear, compelling, and accessible information about their government.
ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD ADMINISTRATION
Detroit is entering a historic new chapter under Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield, the city’s first woman to serve as Mayor. Elected with a decisive mandate, Mayor-Elect Sheffield brings a steady, community-rooted approach to governing—one focused on listening to residents, healing long-standing divides, and delivering meaningful improvements in daily life across every neighborhood. She will take office on January 1, 2026, with a commitment to building a city that lifts every family and expands opportunity for all.
As she forms her administration, Mayor-Elect Sheffield is assembling a talented, diverse team of leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and the courage to put forward bold, innovative ideas that move Detroit forward. Her team will drive a City government grounded in collaboration, equity, transparency, and results. The Sheffield Administration seeks mission-driven individuals who are ready to serve, ready to build, and ready to help shape Detroit’s future.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office of Media Services is Detroit’s citywide hub for public broadcasting, digital storytelling, and resident-facing information. The division ensures that Detroiters have timely, accessible, engaging content that highlights government services, celebrates neighborhood progress, and strengthens trust between residents and their city. Media Services manages government-access television, digital media content, event documentation, and the city’s primary multimedia production capabilities. Under Mayor Sheffield’s administration, Media Services plays a transformational role—leveraging Detroit’s creativity, cultural identity, and storytelling power to create a more informed, connected, and civically engaged city. The office works closely with the Mayor’s communications team, city departments, community leaders, and partners across Detroit’s neighborhoods to advance a narrative rooted in transparency, equity, and resident-centered governance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Media Services is responsible for leading the full scope of the Media Services Division and ensuring Detroiters receive clear, compelling, and accessible information about their government. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Director oversees all broadcast operations, digital content production, creative strategy, staff supervision, and workflow management for the city’s multimedia ecosystem. This leader sets the creative vision for citywide communication, ensures alignment with the Mayor’s priorities, and guides a high-performing multimedia team—including videographers, editors, producers, digital content staff, and the Deputy Director. The role requires a visionary storyteller with strong operational management skills, the ability to work in fast-paced environments, and a commitment to advancing the Sheffield Administration’s values of transparency, dignity-centered communication, and community empowerment through modern, inclusive media.
This role will drive the administration’s priorities, including:
Elevate a citywide transparency agenda through high-quality digital and broadcast content
Strengthen resident access to information using modern storytelling tools and community-centered communication
Amplify the Sheffield Administration’s priorities—housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic mobility, public health, and safety—across all media platforms
Ensure Detroit’s diverse cultural identities and neighborhood voices are represented authentically and consistently
Modernize broadcasting, production workflows, and digital communication infrastructure
Increase public understanding of city services and civic opportunities through accessible media
Support the Mayor’s narrative strategy by producing content that uplifts residents, celebrates community progress, and strengthens trust in government
This description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at the discretion of the Mayor.
Core responsibilities include:
Lead all operations, creative strategy, and staff management for the Media Services Division
Set the vision for broadcast and digital content that reflects Detroit’s communities, culture, and the Mayor’s priorities
Oversee production of video, photography, graphics, livestreams, and multimedia content for government-access television and digital channels
Ensure alignment with the Mayor’s messaging priorities by collaborating closely with the Director of Communications and the Mayor’s senior team
Manage daily workflows, production calendars, staffing assignments, and content approvals across multiple media platforms
Develop and enforce standards for content quality, accessibility, branding, and inclusive communication
Supervise creative and technical personnel, including videographers, editors, producers, and digital content teams
Direct planning and logistics for event coverage, press conferences, major announcements, neighborhood engagements, and public forums
Oversee the operation and maintenance of production facilities, equipment, and digital archives
Strengthen operational efficiency through updated systems, workflow improvements, and technology modernization
Represent the Media Services Division in strategic planning meetings, interdepartmental collaborations, and public-facing communications work
Build partnerships with community organizations, media outlets, creative professionals, and cultural institutions to expand storytelling reach
Ensure all content supports Detroit's goal of building trust, uplifting resident stories, and showcasing government accessibility
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, media production, journalism, public relations, film, or a related field preferred
Seven or more years of experience in multimedia production, digital strategy, broadcast management, or public-sector communications
Demonstrated leadership experience managing creative or technical teams in fast-paced environments
Expert proficiency in video production, editing software, digital media tools, and broadcast operations
Exceptional storytelling, writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience developing large-scale media strategies or managing public-facing digital platforms
Strong understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, community dynamics, and cultural landscape preferred
Ability to collaborate with senior government officials, community partners, and diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with experience overseeing multiple deadlines
Commitment to equity, accessibility, resident-centered communication, and inclusive representation
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours for events, productions, and urgent communications needs
Rate of Pay: $100,000– $180,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Our goal is to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce by providing generous healthcare and other benefits to eligible employees. Learn more about benefits for City of Detroit employees.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Sheffield Administration is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to thrive in this role. The City of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those historically underrepresented in municipal government—to apply.