About Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that invests in solutions and services to grow Philadelphia’s economy by connecting employers to workforce talent and career seekers to jobs. We influence the public policies that support economic growth and optimize funding and resources to invest in regional solutions to build a skilled and thriving workforce.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for promoting workforce development programming and resources offered by Philadelphia Works to various government organizations and staff of elected and appointed officials. This position will support outreach to local elected officials with operational and programmatic initiatives. This position will require a good deal of local travel.

Essential Functions

1. Educate the staff of elected and appointed officials on all programs and resources available to their constituents that Philadelphia Works offers.
2. Proactively seek out, identify, and communicate to the VP of Government any workforce-related initiatives sponsored by elected officials.
3. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with government organizations in the local area.
4. Support the Community Outreach Team with events sponsored by government organizations and staff of elected and appointed officials.
5. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with Philadelphia Works Operations staff to ensure programmatic activities are being promoted to key government officials.
6. Collaborate with the Operation unit to track the status of individuals referred by elected officials who engage in workforce services.
7. Educate/Inform Philadelphia Works Staff of concerns/issues, data/trends that elected officials are dealing with in their district.
8. Inform the Operation unit on community data trends to assess the existing service effectiveness, increased or additional service needs, identify other community resources etc.
9. May attend state legislative or city council sessions virtually or in-person to stay current on workforce development legislation or activities.
10. Partner with the Communication and Outreach Department for collateral to disseminate and promote events.
11. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends, often with short notice.
12. May be assigned to visit organizations and assist on various projects that promote workforce-related services.
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field with at least 5 years of experience in Human Services and at least 5 years of management experience. Or any combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base of local governmental and political footprint
•  Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of people
•  Strong networker
•  Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
•  Ability to work independently and as a team member
•  Ability to multi-task and possess flexibility to meet departmental needs
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office products
•  Ability to effectively relate to people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, government agencies, public officials, and all levels of management and staff
•  Must have the ability to travel throughout the city and surrounding area

What We Offer

Philadelphia Works offers qualifying full-time employees with a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, life insurance, and disability. We also offer company-paid vacation, personal and sick leave days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Philadelphia Works is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, sexual preference, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, in all matters pertaining to recruitment, selection, compensation, training, advancement and promotion, retention, discipline, and termination.