Deputy Director for Constituency Engagement

Position SummaryThe 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 FunctionsWork 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 initiativesAssist Directors of Constituency Engagement, commissions, and other staff leadershipImplement 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 EngagementWork to ensure that departments and constituency engagement staff across city government consistently conduct robust engagement and outreach efforts to all communitiesFoster and build relationships with community leaders and grassroots leaders across the City of PhiladelphiaProvide meaningful opportunities for members of the public to engage with City leadership and craft both policy and prioritiesPromote stronger civic culture across the City through thoughtful and authentic engagementEnsure voices that have not historically had a say in public policy are provided meaningful opportunities to engage with governmentCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEffective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public, and othersStrong organizational skills, including the ability to handle simultaneous priority projects and meet established deadlinesAbility to exercise sound and independent judgment within general policy guidelinesExcellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively and succinctlyExperience in communications and messaging of key prioritiesAbility to craft a strategic plan and execute itMust be able to work extended hours on an as-needed basisFamiliarity with, and understanding of, City of Philadelphia municipal operations and departmentsStrong relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work seamlessly with different constituenciesFlexible with the ability to shift priorities quickly as business demands requireStrong management skillsAbility to work with a high degree of independence and under time pressureTeam player with a positive disposition, strong interpersonal skills, and sound judgmentAble to work well within diverse environmentsTech-savvy with experience and fluency in office software programsValues and encourages diversity of thought, background, and perspectiveCommitment to diversity and inclusion