Philadelphia, PA6 days ago
The Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager supports all program areas including:ā¢ Broadband Accessā¢ Device Distributionā¢ Digital Navigator Programā¢ Digital Literacy Trainingā¢ DLA Program Managementā¢ Spark AcademyKEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Partnership Managementā¢ Build and maintain relationships with City Council offices, universities, technology vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, workforce development partners, and institutional stakeholdersā¢ Serve as the primary liaison for strategic external partnerships supporting Digital Equity initiativesā¢ Identify opportunities to expand partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative initiativesā¢ Coordinate ongoing engagement with institutional and community stakeholdersā¢ Support partnership development that expands resident access to digital resources and servicesEvent Project Management & Coordinationā¢ Lead project coordination for major Digital Equity initiatives and events from planning through execution and post-event follow-upā¢ Support execution of Power Up Philly, Power Up Tours, district device distribution events, digital literacy events, technology expos, Spark Academy showcases, and partner engagement eventsā¢ Develop event timelines, run-of-show documents, coordination plans, and stakeholder deliverablesā¢ Coordinate partner participation and institutional engagement for events and initiativesā¢ Support cross-functional planning and operational coordination across the Digital Equity Unitā¢ Assist with post-event reporting, lessons learned, and improvement planningVendor & Sponsor Coordinationā¢ Coordinate technology vendors, sponsors, and institutional partners participating in Digital Equity initiativesā¢ Manage sponsor communications and partnership deliverablesā¢ Coordinate vendor participation and operational expectationsā¢ Support procurement coordination and vendor compliance processesā¢ Ensure vendor and partner alignment with City operational and compliance requirementsCouncil & Institutional Engagementā¢ Coordinate with Council offices regarding district-based Digital Equity initiatives and eventsā¢ Support engagement with Temple University and other institutional partnersā¢ Coordinate stakeholder meetings and collaborative initiativesā¢ Assist with executive-level engagement and partnership communicationsā¢ Support strategic planning discussions with external partners and stakeholdersSIGNATURE INITIATIVES THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORTā¢ Power Up Philly - Citywide digital access and technology engagement eventā¢ Power Up Tours - Neighborhood-based digital inclusion events across districtsā¢ District Device Distributions - Council district technology distribution initiativesā¢ Spark Academy Showcases - Youth technology and workforce development eventsā¢ DLA Partner Convenings - Stakeholder and partner collaboration meetingsā¢ Community Technology Initiatives - Partner-supported outreach and engagement effortsQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSā¢ Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, project management, business administration, community development, marketing, or related field preferred; or equivalent professional experienceā¢ Minimum 3 years of experience managing partnerships, stakeholder engagement initiatives, public programs, or large-scale eventsā¢ Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneouslyā¢ Experience working with vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, or institutional partnersā¢ Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsā¢ Strong organizational and project coordination skillsā¢ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and external organizationsā¢ Ability to work evenings or weekends as required for major initiatives and eventsā¢ Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout PhiladelphiaPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSā¢ Experience coordinating public sector or nonprofit initiatives in Philadelphiaā¢ Experience working with City Council offices, universities, or institutional stakeholdersā¢ Familiarity with City procurement and vendor compliance processesā¢ Experience with digital equity, workforce development, or community technology programsā¢ Experience supporting public-facing initiatives and stakeholder engagement activitiesā¢ Bilingual or multilingual skills preferredAdditional InformationSalary Range: $75k-$85kSalary cannot exceed $85,000All applications must include a cover letter. 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 successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireEffective May 22, 2023, vaccinations areno longer requiredfor new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.