Director of Community Engagement

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States City of Philadelphia Full time

Job Description

The Director of Community Engagement is a key position in helping oversee and implement community engagement campaigns by leading the creation and execution of place-based engagement plans and organizing based on a variety of City-Internal and external projects.  

This position includes directly managing the Community Engagement Supervisors and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to Data & Evaluation Teams, Community Resource Teams, other Place-Based Initiative groups, other city departments engaged to fund or partner on community engagement activities, and the broader CEO organization. 

This position will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure a layered and comprehensive engagement strategy and workplan per project.   This position is part of the broader Place-Based Initiatives unit and is responsible for identifying best practices to be applied across the broader CEO organization. 

Essential Functions

Under the leadership of the Deputy Executive Director of Place-Based Initiatives, collaborate with Directors of Community Resources and Director of Neighborhood Initiatives to develop CEO’s approach to community engagement. 

Define and oversee the execution of a comprehensive community engagement strategic plan that includes both organizing and canvassing best practices and implementation to improve outcomes in communities. 

Develop and implement project-based organizing and canvassing plans based on needs and defined goals from external partners. 

Directs team in engaging in broad-based community listening through canvass level and neighborhood organizing work. 

Leads implementation of quantitative and qualitative data gathering that informs community supports, program, and policy initiatives to improve economic conditions and social determinants of health in communities. 

Works with the Community Engagement Trainer to develop resource and training needs for Community Engagement Team, Community Resources Team, and Neighborhood Initiatives Team; support the deployment and implementation of training and resources.  

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Deep understanding of best practices in community organizing and canvass strategy. 

Ability to identify areas of improvement and work across teams to advance work. 

Strong communication and ability to create plans, presentations, and findings reports to support connections between program, research, and policy. 

Strong leader with a proven track record of success. 

Proven project manager. 

Training and/or facilitation experience. 

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and exercise sound judgement. 

Complex problem-solving skills are essential. 

Detailed oriented. 

Ability to learn quickly. 

Proficiency in creating realistic action plans. 

Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines. 

Ability to support staff and model best practices.

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