Program Manager, Welcome Network and Community Engagement at CityofPhiladelphia

Position Summary:   The Office of Immigrant Affairs seeks a detail-oriented individual with exceptional program management skills to support the office’s Welcoming Network. The Philly Welcoming Network is a cross-sector collaboration of public and private partners committed to the successful inclusion of immigrants in our city. By stewarding the Welcome Network Program, this position supports and coordinates the efforts of many partners across immigrant communities and immigrant-serving organizations. Additionally, this position supports OIA’s community outreach and strategic communications initiatives.   Essential Functions:  Program and Partnership Management  • Coordinate Philly Welcoming Network activities, including meetings, working groups, summits, information sessions, and collaborative activities.  • Steward positive relationships and stakeholder engagement with nonprofit, community-based, and government partners.   • Track deliverables, timelines, and outcomes across multiple initiatives.   • Assist with planning and execution of events, convenings, and capacity-building activities.  • Serve as co-supervisor for Welcoming Network VISTA Fellow and a mentor for interns supporting OIA.   • Process and manage vendor payments in accordance with organizational policies and timelines.   • Support grant applications and administration by applying knowledge of grants management principles, program evaluation, and compliance requirements.  Strategic Communications and Event Planning  • Support OIA’s strategic communication efforts, including drafting and disseminating digital newsletters, social media content, blog posts and print collateral   • Develop creative content and strategies to amplify and share the Welcome Network and OIA’s work, including content for social and digital platforms, reports, and presentations tailored to community audiences.  • Oversee event planning, logistics, and execution for Welcome Network meetings and summits, as well as support OIA’s regular community partnership and outreach events.  • Identify and support opportunities for Welcome Network members and OIA leadership to communicate work and priorities to key audiences.  • Developing annual activity reports that assess the success of OIA efforts and sharing those reports with community partners.   Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  • Strong project manager with experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders.  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create and present project reports and to communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership.  • Extensive experience facilitating community meetings, workshops, and events to gather input, share resources, and strengthen community partnerships.   • Experience managing digital communications campaigns and community outreach initiatives.  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders.   • Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the principles of project management.  • Multilingual or bilingual proficiency; priority languages include Arabic, Mandarin, French, and Spanish, both written and verbal proficiency.  • Passion for immigrant community wellbeing and for the City of Philadelphia’s welcoming policies and programs.