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.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director manages and oversees the operations of the City.  Working with five Cabinet-level Deputies, operational oversight is divided into 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.

The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) promotes and strengthens the well-being of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities. We do this by recommending and developing policies and programs, which in turn provide opportunity and access to services. We help facilitate the successful inclusion of immigrants into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the city. We also highlight the essential role that immigrants have played and continue to play in our city.

The Director will support the work of the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. The Director will be responsible for leading and organizing community engagement and outreach, strategic communications and special projects that promote the awareness of issues facing the communities the Commissions represent.

The Director will also fulfill the role as the liaison with the administration and other city departments in advising key leadership on matters pertaining to the communities represented by both commissions.

Essential Functions

• Serves as public facing official for issues, policies, and programs that impact African, Caribbean, and Asian communities.
• Strategically plans and executes data-driven outward facing programs, reports, initiatives, and events.
• Manages and serves as liaison for the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs.
• Provides content and oversight over multiple communications vehicles, including progress reports, strategic plans, the office’s page on Phila.gov, and social media channels.
• Understands city government and actively works to develop and successfully execute projects internal to city government and with external stakeholders that further the mission of this office.
• Works with City Departmental leadership to ensure alignment of city-led initiatives and resources that support immigrant communities.
• Serves as Project Manager for the Office of Immigrant Affairs’ year-round cultural programming including but not limited to: Immigrant Heritage Month, Welcoming Week, Unity Cup, Philadelphia Honors Diversity.
• Responsible for driving the Office of Immigrant Affairs’ community engagement strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Supports the Office of Immigrant Affairs’ priorities and initiatives.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, particularly within immigrant, Caribbean, African, and Asian communities in the city
• Experience in strategic planning and executing programs and initiatives
• Experience in planning and executing small- and large-scale events
• Exemplary verbal and written communications skills
• Highly organized and methodical
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tough deadlines
• Ability to critically review reports and data
• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience working with the media
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including senior government officials
• Experience navigating government and/or knowledge of decision makers in Philadelphia City Government
• Self-motivated; ability to work with minimal supervision
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Bilingual or multilingual strongly preferred (Languages needed: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, or French)

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years working in community engagement field and/or with diverse and immigrant communities in Philadelphia
• Event planning or project management experience required.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel (citywide)

Salary:  $75,000 - $80,000

Vaccination status

As a condition of employment with the City of Philadelphia, employees starting employment on or after September 1, 2021 must be vaccinated.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (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

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

 For more information, go to the Human Relations website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx