A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 

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:

  Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 

  Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 

  Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

  Opportunities in Tech - Don’t wait for the future, shape it.

  Benefits - We care about your well being.

Agency Description

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) provides leadership on issues of economic justice by advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to ensure that all Philadelphians share in the city’s prosperous future and by alleviating the immediate impact of poverty on individuals, families and communities.  CEO is Philadelphia’s Community Action Agency (CAA); CAAs are private or public agencies created by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act and federally designated to receive Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding.

CEO’s Guiding Principles

• We believe city government has the responsibility to provide opportunities to and promote the well-being of all citizens while representing their best interests.
• We believe the people of Philadelphia deserve the opportunity to live happy, healthy, and full lives.
• We believe people can offer meaningful insights into both their personal experiences and how the systems around them function.
• We believe poverty is a systemic issue and city government can lead in dismantling the barriers that often prevent opportunities.

CEO’s Values

• Dignity: How we treat the community we serve is reflective of how we treat each other.
• Inclusivity: We all benefit when the talents and contributions of all members are available to our communities.
• Persistence: When we get discouraged, we find ways to lift each other up and push forward.
• Accountability: We are transparent and honest about our plans, our actions, and our results.
• Honesty: We create a safe space without judgment to have healthy and honest dialogue about systems, people and misconceptions.

The Promise Corps Manager leads and oversees the implementation of the Promise Corps program at 4+ high school sites inclusive of direct management of 2+ staff members and 15+ AmeriCorps members. The Promise Corps Manager maintains strong working relationships with school leaders, program partners, funders and all city departments and staff. This position is responsible for the overall vision and strategy for program implementation, growth and funding with specific attention to AmeriCorps funding and program growth.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coach Site Supervisors and Corps Members to ensure integrity in the implementation of the Promise Corps college and career readiness program in 4+ Philadelphia high schools
• Track data and evaluate effectiveness of Promise Corps program outputs towards goals and student outcomes
• Collaborate with Principals, teachers, school staff and district contacts to increase conditions for success within school buildings working to support students most at risk of dropping out of school 
• Fundraise for the Promise Corps annual operating budget and additional projects
• Maintain compliance with all grant funds and reporting with specific attention to AmeriCorps and federal funding 
• Responsible for AmeriCorps member life cycle beginning with recruitment, onboarding, training, site placement, retention and off boarding at end of term
• Build and grow the Promise Corps brand internally and externally of Philadelphia focused on sustainability
• Manage and develop strategic partners to support Promise Corps’ strategy to develop a strong, college and career ready youth workforce
• Build and grow the Career Pathways program a pilot program lead by Promise Corps in partnership with PYN
• Provide supervision, leadership, motivation, team building, conflict resolution and support to Promise Corps Site Supervisors and Career Pathways staff
• Gather and maintain evaluation records pertaining to program performance, particularly in regard to impact on high school students

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in career readiness and youth engagement work required
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in program management with direct responsibility for staff members and budgeting and/or fundraising
• Knowledge or experience with working directly with youth in urban communities
• A valid PA driver’s license required
• Must be comfortable and confident commuting in and around Philadelphia via public transit and in a vehicle

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dynamic, committed individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Managing a program and/or supervising people, preferably in a school setting
• Knowledge of college and career preparation objectives and standards
• Significant experience collecting and analyzing quantitative data
• Experience with AmeriCorps programming and/or past AmeriCorps program participant preferred
• Readiness and ability to create and lead professional development/training sessions for groups 20+
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and website creation and content management  
• Experience with procurement processes
• Ability and commitment to work beyond traditional working hours and schedule is required

Please submit a resume and reference list with your application

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available 

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

CEO is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from all candidates.

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 [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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