Reporting to the NCAC District Manager the NCAC Organizer is a key position in order to make our City safer cleaner and greener. The Organizer is responsible for staffing the Neighborhood Action Center tracking and handling important issues in the Community and building relationships with residents and stakeholders throughout the District.
Essential Functions
- Attend community meetings and report back issues that need to be addressed
- Staff Neighborhood Community Action Centers which includes welcoming residents reporting and logging their issues in the database
- Demonstrate familiarity with Municipal State and Federal resources to assist residents with government resources
- Assist residents in filling out paperwork for municipal services
- Plan and execute events within the district
- Assist in 311 reporting
- Staff Community Advisory Council
- Work with Neighborhood Advisory Council to monitor commercial corridors for illegal street vending graffiti safety and other areas of concern
Identify needs of local businesses (passing them along to Business Roundtable)
Build relationships with economic centers and stakeholders to provide economic opportunity for all (ex : hosting local job fairs expungement clinics business counseling clinics etc.)Engage local businessesShare resources and funding opportunities for local educational institutionsWork with other committees to plan events that support school safety and sustainabilityIdentify solutions to provide before and after school programmingHighlight enrichment opportunities for PreK K12 and CTE studentsCollaborate with other committees and partners to ensure safe school and recreation center corridorsBuild a relationship and work with Police Districts Community Relations and Crime Prevention officersEstablish local Town Watch groups; seek introductory and routine training from Town Watch Integrated Services (TWIS)Be the eyes and ears of activity that cause concern and report information to the Police District (via 911)Attend monthly Police Service Area meetings as well as District Captain Town Hall Meetings and Community Meetings (note : members will rotate meeting attendance to ensure that the responsibility does not fall on one person)Identify community groups and segments that need 311 training and arrange for trainingsWork with Neighborhood Advisory Council to report quality of life issues to the Community Advisory Board which include but are not limited to abandoned and blighted homes abandoned automobiles trash and illegal dumping nonworking streetlights nuisance businesses ecosystems and green spacesReport all land use or zoning concerns to the Community Advisory Board
Assist with organizing blocks which includes recruiting block captains and working with the More Beautiful CommitteeReport community issues raised to 311Identify housing issues needs and concerns within the neighborhoodAttend local RCO meetings and document issues raisedBuild relationships with RCOsStay up to date with local development projectsIdentify neighborhood environment issuesOrganize community clean upsRecommend locations for BigBelly trash cansOrganize recycling bin giveawaysReport graffitiIdentify issues affecting seniorsWork with local seniorfocused agencies to connect seniors to available social programsOther duties as assignedCompetencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be driven to implement Mayor Parkers vision of a government the people can see feel and touchComputer skills including navigating municipal websites VAN and Microsoft programsStrong communications skills and ability to work well with othersQualifications :
High school diploma or GED; relevant and equivalent work experience will be consideredAbility to demonstrate flexibility and exercise the authority of the position with sound judgmentPrevious work in nonprofit or public sector is idealSupervisory Responsibilities
None
Other Specialties Certifications Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
Regular predictable attendance is requiredNights and weekends may be requiredSuccessful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireAdditional Information :
TO APPLY : Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range : $55000
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Remote Work :
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Entertainment,AIX,Horticulture,J Plus Plus,Control Engineering
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $55,000
