City of Philadelphia
Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA, United States · Exec
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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).
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Nice to have
- 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
Compensation
- Salary cannot exceed $85,000
Equal opportunity
- The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race,
Visa & Work Authorization
- City of Philadelphia's Digital Equity Unit, responsible for managing strategic partnerships, institutional engagement, sponsor and vendor coordination, and large-scale Digital Equity initiatives and events that support r
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