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

Mayor Kenney created the City’s first Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD).  As Philadelphia’s neighborhoods continue to grow and evolve, this office will reinforce the Mayor’s commitment to ensuring that the services provided and dollars expended by local government are a strong and vibrant model of fairness among the diverse groups that make up the neighborhoods of Philadelphia. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the MOPD will focus on promoting the value that diverse populations bring to our city; and for everyone, will fairly and equitably promote opportunities to be a part of the government. The MOPD is responsible for compliance under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities. The MOPD is responsible for coordinating efforts to integrate diversity, accessibility, disability equity, and inclusion principles into City operations, projects and services through the application and integration of best practices, training, and development of City staff, tracking and measurement of outcomes and community engagement.

This position will report to the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and work closely with the Director of ADA Compliance.  The coordinator will assist the city in its commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer to recruit and retain people with disabilities within the workforce. The ADA Coordinator will lead, grow, and support the existing ADA Liaison program, which is a MOPD initiated program comprised of employees from each department who support staff with ADA concerns.  Additionally, will support the work of the office related to ADA policies, and manage ADA related requests and grievances related to city programming.  The coordinator will work closely with departments, the office of Employee Relations and the office of Human Resources through the ADA Liaison program. Additionally, the coordinator will be responsible for managing and growing the Office’s written and visual content for the City’s webpage related to the ADA policies and programs. The coordinator will align the Office’s communications strategy with the communications strategy of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs and amplify communications generated by those offices.

Essential Functions

• Support and grow the existing ADA Liaison program with city departments.
• Manage and address any ADA related grievances and requests for ADA accommodations that are received by the MOPD. Manage, track and report on ongoing grievances and accommodations for the city related to Title II of the ADA.
• Create and implement training related to the ADA in conjunction with the ODEI, OHR, Employee Relations, and the MOPD.
• Create, manage and execute communications strategy for the MOPD related to the ADA, accessibility and disability inclusion, through the creation and distribution of blog posts, newsletters, and other written and visual communications.
• Gather workforce disability baseline data and manage the data while working collaboratively with partnering departments to elevate the needs of the workforce related to disability inclusion and accessibility.
• Manage, track and expand ongoing policy and programming related to the ADA including expansions to the the City’s annual workforce diversity report to include employees with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on the creation of communications content and on aligning messaging across all three offices.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience program management.
• Solid understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations and disability inclusivity.  
• Demonstrated experience launching, growing, or managing programming and communications
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Strong public speaking, writing and content creation skills
• Prior experience writing or creating content related to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
• Strong organization and project management skills, especially leading and directing multiple projects, estimating timelines, and the ability to demonstrate urgency for project tasks, particularly as it relates to initiating meetings, follow-ups, and communications to keep projects moving forward.
• Comfort in a fast-paced remote work environment, including comfort with timely management of a large volume of email communications.
• Comparable skills and experience to the list above will be considered.
• Those with lived experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired.”

Required

• Communications and content creation experience
• Training development and facilitation
• Strong program management skills
• Experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds
• Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Preferred

• College degree  
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS, WordPress, and other content management systems

This position requires long periods of time at a desk on a computer.

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

Salary Range: $50,000 – 65,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• 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
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*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.

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