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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 City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME provides prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers' human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Director of CCME (City College for Municipal Employment) Program Development leads the design, coordination, and implementation of enterprise-wide workforce development initiatives that prepare current City employees for new career pathways. This role is an enterprise-wide workforce development function designed to focus on program design, implementation and evaluation of signature CCME workforce programs to support opening doors of access to municipal jobs, as well as upskilling current employees to support career progression.

The Director plays a pivotal role in developing high-quality, engaging technical and career readiness training programs for the City of Philadelphia workforce The Director of CCME Program Development coordinates, evaluates, and develops programs designed to provide opportunities for potential new and current employees to develop and improve their job readiness skills for new career paths. The Director works with operating departments to access current programs that identify new opportunities. Programming can be initiated and developed at the department level or from a central position to impact employees citywide. Understanding this, the director will not only partner with departments, but develop and implement new programing that reaches across city agencies. This position is distinguished from other training and development positions by its focus on training potential new applicants to municipal jobs and upskilling current employees to assume new roles, often in different career paths.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop new technical and contextualized skill training programs from scratch, adhering to adult learning principles. Candidate will also work with CCME program design staff at the Community College of Philadelphia to jointly create programs, helping to drive the City Departmental needs.
• Work closely with various stakeholders to lead program design including operating, CCME staff, and the Office of Human Resources to identify critical hard to fill positions and understand current employment pathways.
• Modify and enhance existing programs and materials to make them more effective and engaging for learners.
• Create interactive content, class aids, and exercises to support training, using PowerPoint or other tools to create visually appealing instructional design content.
• Incorporate modern tools and technologies, including AI, to optimize research, content creation, delivery, and learner engagement.
• Work with CCME HR staff to identify specific positions that can be filled by internal staff or other candidates with specific training.
• Develops programs to build skills; works closely with the OHR Hiring Services in creating programs that align with pathways.
• Evaluates programs within specific operating departments to leverage resources across the enterprise.
• Identifies best practices across industries to inform enterprise-wide programs and initiatives.
• Works with external stakeholders to build relationships that can provide resources to individual employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Workforce development models, adult learning principles, and career pathway design.
• Municipal operations, internal mobility structures, and public-sector workforce systems.
• City, state, and federal workforce policies, funding streams, and regulatory requirements.
• Program evaluation methods, data analysis, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles in employee development.
• Familiarity with modern instructional design models and adult learning theories.

Skills in:

• Designing and implementing large-scale workforce development and upskilling programs.
• Building collaborative partnerships with departments, unions, educational institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Conducting workforce analyses to identify critical roles, skill gaps, and training needs.
• Managing complex projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicating clearly and persuasively in both oral and written formats with diverse audiences.
• Developing and managing program budgets, grants, and funding proposals.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple design projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Abilities to:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, leadership, and external vendors to deliver quality training programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration across City agencies.
• The ability to both design and deliver training is highly preferred.
• Translate strategic workforce needs into actionable, scalable programs and initiatives.
• Engage effectively with employees at all levels, including senior leadership and union partners.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and employees to assure that programming has a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
• Exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive information with discretion, and problem-solve proactively.
• Ability to create training for classroom training and learning management system courses.
• Promote equity and inclusion by designing accessible programs for a diverse workforce.
• Work independently while maintaining high attention to detail and delivering quality outcomes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, public administration, public policy, human resources, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
• Five to seven years of professional experience in government, education, workforce development, human resources, curriculum and program development, or related fields.
• Experience working with the public workforce system, disconnected youth and young adults, returning citizens and/or individuals with barriers to employment
• Proficiency with instructional design tools is required.
• Experience in designing and delivering workforce or professional development or corporate training for adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in instructional design or adult learning principles.
• Experience developing workforce programs designed to prepare individuals for new careers and to upskill workers in career pathways such as technology, trades, healthcare, business and administration and public safety and other critical jobs.

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: $80,000 - $95,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 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.
• 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].

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