Director, Corridor Improvements

Company Description

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 Department of Commerce is the economic catalyst for the City of Philadelphia helping all businesses thrive. Commerce creates equitable wealth building opportunities through strategic investments and ecosystem partnerships to grow quality jobs, build capacity in under-resourced communities, and make it easier to operate a successful business in Philadelphia. Strategic Priorities:

• Provide trusted guidance and a simplified process to establish, grow, and operate a business
• Drive equitable neighborhood revitalization that contributes to vibrant commercial corridors
• Attract and retain businesses through business resources and strategic investments
• Connect talent to growth industries and to jobs that pay family-sustaining wages
• Build wealth in communities of color through more equitable access to capital and contracting opportunities
• Leverage economic research to drive policy and strategy

The Office of Corridor Improvements and Business Services (OCIBS) manages programs and activities that improve the environment for businesses in neighborhoods and offers direct support and guidance to Philadelphia businesses. OCIBS manages streetscape projects, grants to businesses such as the Storefront Improvement and Business Security Camera Programs and includes the Office of Business Services team who provide direct assistance and guidance to businesses. OCIBS also leads Commerce’s management of the PHL Taking Care of Business Corridor Cleaning Program: a citywide commercial corridor cleaning program encompassing 38 organizations cleaning commercial corridors Citywide.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Commerce is looking to hire an individual to lead Commerce’s management and implementation of PHL Taking Care of Business Corridor Cleaning. PHL TCB funds 39 community-based nonprofits who employ 249 individuals as Cleaning Ambassadors to sweep sidewalks and remove litter within 116 neighborhood commercial corridors located throughout the City. The typical TCB crew working within a neighborhood commercial corridor consists of roughly 5 individuals, in uniform, cleaning 4 days per week. Cleaning Ambassadors receive a program minimum wage of $15.71/hour and participate in workforce training activities. PHL TCB has four main goals:

1. Maintain clean commercial districts in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

2. Promote the economic success of neighborhood businesses by creating an inviting environment for

shoppers.

3. Create work opportunities for Philadelphians.

4. Grow the capacity of local small businesses and organizations that provide cleaning services.

The program is part of a larger effort by the Department of Commerce to enhance and promote vibrant commercial corridors. The TCB Program was championed by Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker and will be a cornerstone of the incoming administration’s commitment to creating the Cleanest, Greenest, Safest big city in America, with economic opportunity for all.

Essential Functions:

The Director, Corridor Improvements will lead all aspects of the PHL Taking Care of Business Corridor Cleaning Program and will work with a staff team within Commerce who manage and support the TCB Program.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with individuals across different disciplines.
• Ability to communicate and/or experience working with ethnically and economically diverse population.
• Big picture thinker with experience in operationalizing plans to create, manage and scal