Community Organizer

Reporting to the NCAC District Manager the NCAC Organizer plays a key role in making our city safer cleaner and greener. The Organizer is responsible for staffing the Neighborhood Action Center tracking and handling important issues in the Community and building relationships with residents and stakeholders throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Represent the district at community meetings and report key issues
• Staff Neighborhood Action Centers and assist residents with service access
• Demonstrate knowledge of government resources and support paperwork completion
• Plan and execute community events and initiatives
• Support 311 reporting and coordinate community training
• Collaborate with advisory councils and monitor neighborhood conditions
• Engage and support local businesses and economic development efforts
• Promote educational and youth enrichment opportunities
• Partner with schools police and Town Watch to enhance safety
• Report on quality-of-life and housing concerns to the appropriate boards
• Track land use and development issues through RCO engagement
• Lead environmental initiatives including cleanups and recycling programs
• Advocate for senior services and connect residents to social programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills including navigating municipal websites VAN and Microsoft programs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED; relevant and equivalent work experience will be considered
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and exercise the authority of the position with sound judgment
• Previous work in the non-profit or public sector is ideal
• Nights and weekends may be required
• Access to transportation
• Ability to walk in neighborhoods and also canvas the neighborhood

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $50000- $62000

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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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Employment Type :

Full-time