Deputy Director of Constituency Engagement

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 Mayor's Office of Philadelphia is dedicated to serving the residents of the City by promoting equity, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life for all communities. Committed to transparency, integrity, and accountability, we work collaboratively with city departments, agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to address the most pressing challenges facing our City and to create opportunities for shared prosperity and success.

The Mayor’s Office hopes to continue to build a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. The City of Philadelphia aspires to be a model of effective governance, innovation, and social progress, where government works in partnership with the community to create positive change and achieve meaningful results.

The Mayor’s Office focuses on the following main initiatives:

• Public Safety
• Clean and Green
• Housing
• Economic Opportunity
• Education
• Roundtables (business, faith-based, and intergovernmental)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Deputy Director will assist the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Engagement and Constituency Engagement staff, working with different constituency groups and communities across Philadelphia, as well as staff that provides support for all departments in their constituency engagement and other programs. The Deputy Director will report directly to the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Engagement and focus on ensuring that each engagement team has a strong understanding of upcoming administration priorities and policies and is able to share this information with their respective commissions and constituencies to help increase awareness about city programs and initiatives. Additionally, the Deputy will work to ensure that the commissions and engagement teams have a clear line of communication with the administration and that community concerns around policies and issues are heard by policymakers and can inform the administration’s policymaking process.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community and Neighborhood Engagement and key city leadership to develop a public engagement strategy around key initiatives
• Assist Directors of Constituency Engagement, commissions, and other staff leadership
• Implement tracking systems to ensure that community concerns and priorities are elevated and communicated to the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Engagement
• Work to ensure that departments and constituency engagement staff across city government consistently conduct robust engagement and outreach efforts to all communities
• Foster and build relationships with community leaders and grassroots leaders across the City of Philadelphia
• Provide meaningful opportunities for members of the public to engage with City leadership and craft both policy and priorities
• Promote stronger civic culture across the City through thoughtful and authentic engagement
• Ensure voices that have not historically had a say in public policy are provided meaningful opportunities to engage with government

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public, and others
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle simultaneous priority projects and meet established deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound and in