Outreach Coordinator- Choice Neighborhood Initiatives Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outreach Coordinator- Choice Neighborhood Initiatives The Philadelphia Housing Authority – 3.0 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $40,574 – $50,718 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Public Relations Posters Non-profit organization community engagement experience Flyers Microsoft Excel Community outreach organization experience Community dialogue sessions Brochures Government agency community engagement experience Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Community outreach Bachelor’s degree Non-CDL Class C Newsletters (communication methods) Communications Community service initiatives 2 years Bachelor of Arts Communication skills Full Job Description Under basic supervision of the Choice Neighborhood Initiatives Manager, provides promotional support services to the Resident Programs and Partnerships Department of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Specifically; develop, market and enhance the PHA’s relationships in the community while assessing community capacity and competence to support residents in the Bartram Choice Neighborhood. Represent the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Resident Programs & Partnership department at community meetings in the focus area, and serve as a link between other organizations and the Choice Neighborhood Initiatives unit. Assist with data collection, communications, and resource sharing and insuring community input into plans for improvement activities and overcoming barriers for resident achievement. Other activities as Manager deems appropriate. This position will be critical in helping meet these goals through planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with our target community. This position is coterminous with the 8-year CNI grant term that ends in July of 2031. The salary range for this position is $40,574-$50,718 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations. Qualifications Minimum education High School Diploma or Equivalent required; and or a combination of equivalent years of experience and education Minimum experience 2 years of related experience working with volunteers, and or community outreach activities. Preferred education and experience B.A. Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Equivalent experienced required Certifications, Licenses required Requires possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License. Supervisory responsibilities None Work environment Normal office environment Physical demands, Activities, Environmental Conditions, Physical Demands Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Occasionally requires light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds Flexible Schedule; evening and weekend requirements. Travel required Limited Travel Work is performed in a standard office environment, and at various sites throughout the city. Incumbent is required to travel, while transporting promotional materials Responsibilities Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Creates and reproduces promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, notices, and announcements, to generate resident awareness of a variety of coordinator initiatives; Ensures enough copies of required promotional materials are generated; displays, delivers, and/or hands out at sites and developments; Coordinates mass mailings throughout the department Provides tours of the Vaux Community Building/EnVision Center Build relationships and partner with residents, local agencies, and community stakeholders to assist Program Coordinators with case management and support for resident Identify community projects and plan and execute projects for successful completion (Community meetings, job and/or health fairs etc.) Regularly attend meetings relevant to supporting CNI programs or partners, health and social service meetings, and resident meetings. Build understanding of and support for CNI by collaborating with staff from other departments Serve as the liaison to other community groups identified by the CNI Manager and/or work plan. Other duties as assigned Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities) Effective communication skills and a professional attitude; ability to present to groups Ability to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds Ability to work independently, prioritize work and manage multiple priorities on deadline Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with public and private entities in order to maximize departmental goals and plans Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and on top of social media trends for outreach efforts General office practices and equipment PHA organization, operations, policies and procedures; HR Manual and Employee Handbook. HUD Regulations; Standard Operating Procedures How To Apply All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s jobs board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs. Closing Statement About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants. PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,574.00 – $50,718.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person