Community Engagement Liaison

Position: Community Engagement Liaison

Unit: Community Engagement Unit (External Engagement & Government Affairs Division)

Supervisor: Chief of DAO’s External Engagement & Government Affairs Division

Company Description

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 700 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, in particular is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia’s jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.

• Please note that effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. **
  
  
  

To attain a job with the city, you must be a City of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.

Summary Of Job

The DAO’s External Engagement & Government Affairs Division is seeking a Community Engagement Liaison to develop and manage the division’s outreach, programming, and connection with community groups, civic associations, and external stakeholders throughout the city of Philadelphia. The liaison will also coordinate innovative activities/events designed to improve relationships between community groups and the criminal justice system and enhance the quality of life in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

The Community Engagement Liaison will maintain a strong and continuous presence in neighborhoods, community townhalls, and law enforcement meetings, serving as a bridge and providing direct and referral resources available through the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and our partners to families, community members, and stakeholders in need of assistance.

Job Responsibilities

The Community Engagement Liaison is responsible for proactively developing, implementing, and managing community relationships, programming, and events to positively impact public safety, reform, and community transformation strategies led by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and collaborations with our external partners. This includes facilitating, connecting, and collaborating with local law enforcement, community-based groups, faith-based organizations, neighborhood schools, and other community institutions.

The Community Engagement Liaison will coordinate ongoing indoor and outdoor community events such as community tours, block parties, and street fairs. All community partnerships established should be maintained through support and effective communication. The Liaison will attend, speak, and present on behalf of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office at community events, townhalls, and other related gatherings.

Skills & Qualifications

• All qualified applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years’ experience working in public relations, community engagement, or related experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of people, including executives, managers, team members, and external partners.
• Strong desire and ability to communicate, relate, and work with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations and training sessions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage conflict.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Available to attend and represent the DAO at events and engagements on evenings & weekends.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License & willing to travel within Philadelphia and surrounding counties to represent the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office at community events, meetings, and other related activities at the direction of supervision.
• Possess necessary and adequate transportation to travel to community events & programs.
  
  
  

Rewards/Benefits

This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, the new hire will receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits:

• Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)
• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program-qualified employer
• We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription, and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents
• Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 10 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave
• Our wellness program offers eligibility for the discounted medical plan
• Before tax commuter program
• Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave bonuses and exchanges
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  

Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.

All exempt employees of the District Attorney’s Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.

• The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. **