Employment Type : Full-Time
Company Description As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What we offer The Philly Counts office was originally created to support the 2020 Census. By working closely with community members and partners, this program increased understanding about the importance of the census, educated the public on how to participate, ensured responses from the public for a fair and accurate count, and supported filling census jobs. The Philly Counts community engagement model has focused on leveraging community networks to further key administration priorities and to increase overall civic engagement in our communities to support a more equitable democracy in Philadelphia. This has included the trusted messenger model to assist the City’s COVID-19 response, mutual aid efforts, and the 2020 General Election. This is a six-month, temporary grant-funded position with completion of work anticipated on October 31, 2022. Extension is dependent on the availability of grant funding, and is not guaranteed. Essential Functions Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Project Manager: 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 ensuring a complete and accurate Census in 2020 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 Salary: $50,000 Did you know? Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
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Agency Description
Philly Counts is now helping direct community engagement efforts for the COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and other public and private partners, Philly Counts will leverage its existing network of staff and volunteers to provide COVID-19 outreach, education, organizing, and canvassing efforts to ensure that every neighborhood has 70% of their residents receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Job Description
The Philly Counts Training Coordinator will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing comprehensive training plans across a range of programs for internal staff and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Training and Evaluation, the Training Coordinator will work across departments to identify opportunities to expand outreach, develop and maintain a training program for the Philly Counts Ambassador program, maintain and manage the Vaccine Information Champion Training program, and ensure that training materials are culturally competent and effective for diverse audiences. The Training Coordinator will help provide administrative support to the Director of Training and Evaluation, and will help prepare reports on program activities with the ultimate goal of reaching 70% vaccination in all Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.