Community Engagement Specialist
1 week ago
The City of Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated and organized Community Engagement Organizer to join our Place-Based Initiatives Unit. This role will be responsible for building neighborhood coalitions, coordinating meetings and collective engagement activities, and overseeing the creation and execution of individualized plans for a set of neighborhoods through the CLEAR organizing model.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with staff to identify neighborhoods/areas of focus through data-driven processes.
- Initiate outreach efforts to establish a strong connection with the community.
- Conduct needs-based assessments and asset-mapping processes in conjunction with community members and leaders.
- Recruit and build partner networks with one-on-one meetings, stakeholders' engagement, and community leaders' referrals.
- Work collaboratively with community and staff to create a strategic plan for engaging areas of focus with SMART goals and clear deliverables and timelines.
- Project Management: ability to create high-level strategy and outline the steps needed to meet all objectives, strong organization skills, detail-oriented, thorough in completing tasks, and persistent in pursuit of goals.
- Mission-oriented: passionate about and dedicated to alleviating the immediate impact of poverty on individuals, families, and communities.
- Critical thinker: proven ability to work through complex problems/tasks and the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines.
- Adaptable: ability to understand and respond quickly to changes in the environment or direction; ability to toggle between big picture and details; able to be motivated about many different kinds of tasks and projects; self-starter with the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communicator: strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, high level of emotional intelligence, and a track record of building effective relationships with diverse people.
- Familiarity with electronic tools: Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite required; excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with VAN a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for community engagement, we encourage you to apply.
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