Cityofphiladelphia

Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 34 days ago

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About the role

With a workforce of over 25,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Build and maintain relationships with City Council offices, universities, technology vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, workforce development partners, and institutional stakeholders
Support partnership development that expands resident access to digital resources and services
Support execution of Power Up Philly, Power Up Tours, district device distribution events, digital literacy events, technology expos, Spark Academy showcases, and partner engagement events
Develop event timelines, run-of-show documents, coordination plans, and stakeholder deliverables
Coordinate partner participation and institutional engagement for events and initiatives
Manage sponsor communications and partnership deliverables
Support procurement coordination and vendor compliance processes
Ensure vendor and partner alignment with City operational and compliance requirements
Support engagement with Temple University and other institutional partners
Support strategic planning discussions with external partners and stakeholders

Minimum 3 years of experience managing partnerships, stakeholder engagement initiatives, public programs, or large-scale events
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and external organizations
Ability to work evenings or weekends as required for major initiatives and events
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Philadelphia

Experience coordinating public sector or nonprofit initiatives in Philadelphia
Experience working with City Council offices, universities, or institutional stakeholders
Familiarity with City procurement and vendor compliance processes
Experience supporting public-facing initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred
Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, project management, business administration, community development, marketing, or related field preferred
or equivalent professional experience

Salary cannot exceed $85,000
All applications must include a cover letter.
Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race,

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