City of Philadelphia
PHLCITYID Engagement and Outreach Worker
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States6 days ago
$42,000 – $52,000Full Time
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What we offer
Agency Description
The Managing Director manages and oversees City operations through five Cabinet-level Deputies. These deputies manage specific departmental clusters: Health and Human Services, Community and Culture, Community Services, Public Safety and Criminal Justice, and Transportation and Infrastructure.
The Community Services cluster oversees a number of outward-facing programs that provide services directly to the public. These offices and programs focus on enhancing quality of life and improving how citizens engage with their communities and their city government.
Position Summary
The Community Services cluster has launched a Municipal Identification (“PHLCITYID”) program in Fiscal Year 2019. The Municipal ID program offers residents an additional means to prove their identity and residency to City agencies, including to law enforcement officers, and to gain access to City services and activities, in addition to a number of non-governmental partner services and discounts. The PHLCITYID Engagement and Outreach worker will report directly to the PHLCITYID Engagement and Outreach Manager and assist Philadelphia residents in obtaining Municipal ID. Outreach workers will work closely with City agencies and nonprofit partners to conduct outreach to communities and neighborhoods that are most impacted by social issues to ensure the concerns of Philadelphians residents are engrossed. Selected candidates will work with the Outreach team to help and develop outreach strategies and campaigns plans. Also, Outreach workers will work to build relationships with community stakeholders and leaders to activate wide public awareness in the Municipal ID program.
Essential Functions
Develop, contribute and assist the implementation of community outreach and engagement plan to reach vulnerable communities.
Attend community meetings and events to provide information about and promote the Municipal ID.
Implement and support Municipal ID Program team organizing educational and outreach materials.
Develop, promote and maintain effective relationships with key influencers and a variety of community organizations and partner agencies.
Support walk-ins and schedule appointments for Municipal ID applicants in person and via web.
Ensure and verify that all paperwork for the applicants is completed in a neat and orderly manner until the requesting criteria is met.
Collaborate and coordinate with community base organizations, religious institutions, and key stakeholders to ensure the residents understand the benefits of applying for the Municipal ID.
Conduct outreach to potential partner organizations for the Municipal ID, so ID cardholders would be able to access services, benefits, and discounts through utilization of the Municipal ID .
Manage and develop engagement and outreach metrics.
Additional duties may be required. Municipal ID Program Manager reserves the right to assign or reassign essential functions and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent relationship-building, including an ability to connect with people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
Superior oral and written communication skills, including creative writing and editing skills.
Ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the City permits.
Ability to work independently as part of a team, exercising a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
Awareness and understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
Cultural competency and familiarity with Philadelphia's diverse communities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Strong customer service skills.
Values and encourage diversity of thought, background, and perspective.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire community members.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
Professional demeanor with high attention to detail.
Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly preferred (Languages needed: Arabic, Urdu, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian).
Associate degree or equivalent education or experience.
Minimum of two years of experience working with diverse communities.
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Willingness to travel citywide and work flexible hours, including weekends.
We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria, we encourage you to apply.
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $42,000-$52,000
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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