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JOB OVERVIEW:

The City of Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office of Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS) is seeking to fill the position of Liaison. The selected individual will work in a temporary, part-time capacity with the office’s Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grant (AVCPG) team. The Liaison will make direct contact with diverse Philadelphia nonprofits and community-based organizations (CBO). The person hired for this position must be able to work flexible hours to meet with organizations that operate late afternoon and evening programs.

ROLE TYPE: Temporary, part-time (1,000 hours): June 1, 2024 - November 15, 2024

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS) is the administrative department for the Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grant (AVCPG) which consists of Philadelphia’s Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG) and the Community Expansion Grant (CEG).

CJPS is focused on:

• Enhancing the well-being of communities by uplifting solutions to reduce violence
• Strengthening the bridge between neighborhoods and City government
• Amplifying support for returning citizens and families impacted by the criminal justice system

The AVCPG funds community-based violence prevention programs and activities that improve public safety, increase opportunities for self-development and care, and build a stronger sense of community throughout neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence.

AVCPG grantees have trauma-informed approaches to gun violence, build resiliency in their communities, mediate conflicts, and promote social or economic empowerment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a source of contact and information for grant-funded programs.
• Attend site visits and provide feedback via the internal site survey.
• Provide needed assistance with administrative tasks at times corresponding with internal team members for CJPS regarding general AVCPG needs.
• Perform other duties as needed, but not extending beyond the role/responsibilities discussed and provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Ability to pay attention to detail, relationship management, and coordination
• Ability to prepare meaningful and informative reports
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully when in contact with grantees
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to express oneself effectively orally and in writing

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social work, or another related discipline, OR an equivalent combination of education/training and experience

Experience:

• 1 year of experience working with nonprofit organizations
• 1 year of experience working with urban community organizations
• Preferred: Some experience in customer service, community engagement, and time management
• Other: Possession of a valid driver’s license or knowledge of the Philadelphia transportation system

COMPENSATION: $18.75 per hour

EOE

Experience

• 1 year(s): Working with urban community organizations

• 1 year(s): Working with nonprofit organizations

Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better in Public Administration or related field

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Effective Communication

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well