With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Created in January 2013, the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) serves as Philadelphia’s Community Action Agency. CEO seeks to align the city’s efforts to lift individuals and communities out of poverty and increase opportunities for low income individuals and families using a “collective impact” model. The agency also acts as a convener, funder, and evaluator contracting with a wide variety of grantees to advance CSBG supported initiatives in benefit access, housing security, learning preparedness, financial security, and workforce development. CEO is comprised of 39 employees, who administer more than 20 programs and special projects that serve an estimated 40,000 residents annually. These programs and projects assist Philadelphians living below poverty in the areas of education, jobs and job training, and housing and economic security. To learn more about CEO poverty goals please refer to the Shared Prosperity website http://sharedprosperityphila.org/plan/.

POSITION SUMMARY

Shared Prosperity Fellowship Positions: Spring 2018
Shared Prosperity Fellowships are offered in CEO’s Policy and Operations departments. The following fellowship positions are open for undergraduate and graduate students during the Spring 2018 (15-25 hours/week based on Fellow’s class schedule).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Communications and Fundraising Fellow:
• Draft talking points, social media content, and grant proposal text for agency-wide use
• Develop a content calendar for external messaging
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities

The Planning and Evaluation Fellow will:
• Assist with CEO’s data collection and evaluation efforts to further advance the goals of Shared Prosperity
• Prepare policy briefs and memos
• Utilize multiple data sources to analyze and develop reports for Shared Prosperity working groups and CEO staff

The Workforce Development Fellow will:
• Support the implementation of a multi-year citywide workforce plan to build the skills employers need by taking an industry focused approach to developing career pathways,
• Support tracking of the plan’s impact on employers and job seekers
• Manage meetings and events related to roll out, implementation and evaluation of the workforce plan
• Support the development of print and social media communication related to the workforce plan

• *Research background preferred*

The Data Management Fellow will:
• Assist with data management and data optimization related projects
• Assist the Data Manager in setting and maintain data standards
• Provide updates on IT projects
• Execute tasks on different computer programs such as: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Visio, SQL, SharePoint, or Content Management systems)
• Create and reviewing ER diagrams
• Conduct research on IT related best practices and software
• Provide weekly updates on progress and accomplishments

The Information Technology Fellow will:
• Assist with Level I technical support for approximately 60 end users
• Help the IT Manager resolve support tickets generated by internal staff
• Provide updates on IT projects
• Aid with the deployment of new desktops, laptops and other hardware and
peripherals
• Conduct research on IT related best practices and software
• Provide weekly updates on progress and accomplishments.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of general office policies and procedures
• Ability to facilitate the coordination of multiple tasks
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Ability to think independently and solve problems under limited direction and supervision
• High level of attention to detail and quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

The following fellowship positions are open for undergraduate and graduate students during Spring 2018(15-25 hours/week based on Fellow’s class schedule).  Applications must be completed by December 13, 2017.

Please submit the following as a single PDF document: resume, cover letter indicating position selection(s), and availability for Spring 2018, two academic or professional references (name, title, phone number, email, and relationship of one who can speak about your interests, experiences, skills and talents), and a 350-500-word essay answering the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in serving in the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity as a Shared Prosperity Fellow?

a. What interests you about the specific fellowship position for which you are applying?

b. What specific experiences and/or skills will you bring to the fellowship position?

c. What skills or experiences do you hope to gain from the fellowship position?

2. Please tell us about a personal or professional experience that has shaped your thinking about one of the following poverty related issues:

a. Jobs and Training

b. Access to Benefits

c. Learning Preparedness

d. Housing Security

e. Economic Security

f. Food Security

Note: For more information on each of these issues, please visit sharedprosperityphila.org and click GOALS and INITIATIVES.

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 pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx