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Job Description

Position: Development and Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid (75% on-site and 25% remote)
Position type: Full time, 40 hours/week.
Salary: $52,000/year + benefits.
Benefits: 14 days paid time off (10 vacation, 4 floating), plus federally recognized holidays and paid winter holiday break. 15 days sick time. Health care and dental (employer pays 90%). 401(k) plan with 2% employer match after 4 months of employment. Employees working more than 25hrs/week qualify for health and dental insurance.

Who We Are and What We Do

Philly Community Wireless (PCW) is building community-controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia. We believe that internet access is a human right, and our aim is to provide a baseline of internet access for everyone, regardless of their financial or housing circumstances. Community is at the center of our work: our close-knit team works alongside residents, local organizations, and grassroots groups to increase digital access in our city. PCW is fiscally sponsored by Movement Alliance Project.

About The Role

As a part of the Philly Community Wireless team, you’ll be the Development and Communications Manager. Your role is crucial to our organization’s longevity and relationship-building with our community stakeholders, who are the heart of our work.

You’ll need to have proficient time management skills, have exceptional attentiveness to detail, and be effective at managing multiple projects at once. We are looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to bring empathy and approachability to their work. Our ideal candidate is passionate about community work, committed to meeting people where they are, and takes pride in representing PCW’s mission and values.

Required Skills For This Role

• You have 3 years of professional experience in development, fundraising, and community organizing
• You exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, facilitate complex conversations, and collaborate effectively on written materials geared towards fundraising and marketing
• You have experience maintaining accurate and detail-oriented records, CRMs, donor databases, and/or financial information
• You have a demonstrated capacity to work well both independently and within a small cooperative team
• You bring a curious, proactive approach to your work, exhibiting a willingness to ask questions and an ability to give and receive clear and generative feedback
• You are comfortable exercising leadership skills, particularly when leading meetings and directing activities in line with PCW’s Code of Conduct and safety policies

We Hope You Bring One or More of These Bonus Skills and Qualifications

• Spanish-language fluency skills (speaking and writing)
• Familiarity with Google Suite and project management software, such as Jira and Notion
• Community roots in Philadelphia
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant area of study, such as Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Community Development

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement development strategy (35% of time):

• Identify fundraising sources across grants and earned income opportunities to support programs and activities, and help develop yearly fundraising plans
• Develop compelling and detail-oriented grant content, including narrative proposals and budgets
• Compose accurate grant reports with a focus on community storytelling and impact
• Manage and grow donor relationships, and implement strategic fundraising campaigns focused on individual and major donors
• Track and analyze fundraising outcomes, such as grant effectiveness and campaign responses, to measure results and refine strategies
• Participate in budgeting, including quarterly reconciliations and expenditure tracking

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Job Description

Position Overview

The After School Manager will work with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high quality after school programming in City Year partner schools in Philadelphia and Norristown. On a daily basis, the After School Manager will serve as the primary organizational lead for after school programming, providing strategic oversight, implementation support, and continuous quality improvement across all partner sites. The Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality program delivery, strengthening school partnerships, coaching and developing staff, maintaining compliance with grant and organizational requirements, and using data to drive decision-making and student outcomes. They will manage a team of two grant-funded, part-time, hourly direct reports.

This is a year-round, part-time, hourly position at 25 hours/week, $25/hour, and grant-funded through April 2029. This position is not benefits eligible.

The role requires a 5 days in-person at Philadelphia and Norristown area schools with the ability to work occasional evening hours.

The anticipated start date for the position is September/October 2026.

Job Description

Who We Are:

Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) is an economic mobility catalyst committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty in Philadelphia by creating pathways to educational and workforce success for all young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities. These pathways are the foundation of a more equitable and prosperous future for the city.

Heights serves more than 3,500 students from middle school to career with staff embedded in 25 schools across the School District of Philadelphia and partnerships with 13 colleges and universities. 

The Opportunity:

The Manager, Career Pathways is responsible for coordinating and managing career pathway programming that supports high school and college students in developing the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for postsecondary success, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility. This role manages the day-to-day operations of assigned career pathway programs and works closely with the Career Team, students, school-based staff, employers, and internal colleagues to ensure high-quality program delivery and a positive student experience. The role is responsible for student enrollment and orientation, participation tracking, program logistics, workshop design and facilitation, and ongoing student support.

You Will Help Us Achieve:

The design, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality career pathway programs that prepare students for postsecondary success, workforce readiness, quality employment, and long-term economic mobility;

Increased student participation in career-connected learning experiences, including career exploration, workforce readiness training, internships, experiential learning, postsecondary opportunities, and employment pathways;

Strong partnerships with schools, employers, industry leaders, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations that expand student access to career development opportunities, professional networks, and workforce experiences;

A student-centered, outcomes-driven approach that strengthens career readiness, technical and durable skills, professional competencies, and equitable access to opportunity for all students.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver group and individualized coaching, advising, and support to help students navigate career exploration, postsecondary planning, internships, and workforce opportunities.

Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, participant communication, attendance tracking, transportation arrangements, meal and snack provision, and event preparation.

Support the coordination of internships, job shadowing experiences, employer visits, guest speakers, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Maintain regular communication with participating students and school-based staff regarding program expectations, schedules, goals and activities, and progress.

Monitor student participation and maintain accurate program records, case notes, and data entry within organizational systems.

Collect student surveys, review and store assessments, attendance information, and other program data to support reporting and outcome tracking.

Assist with the preparation of program reports, student success stories, presentations, and other materials as requested.

Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and organizational events.

Managing year-round and summer programming. This includes hiring and supervising part time staff, coordinating and creating schedules for staff and students, ordering supplies, communicating with families and staff, and managing toward identified outcomes.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Minimum of 5 years professional experience with a preference for this experience in the field of youth development, workforce development or a related field 

Experience working with middle school students, high school students, college students, young adults, or career seekers preferred.

Experience facilitating workshops, group activities, or student programming preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, student engagement and digital skills required.

Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Experience with data entry, student tracking systems, and program administration preferred.

Who You Are:

Passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, prepare for college and careers, and achieve long-term economic mobility.

Thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and enjoys balancing direct student engagement with program coordination and operational responsibilities.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, schools, employers, and community partners and communicates with professionalism and empathy.

An engaging facilitator and coach who enjoys leading workshops, mentoring students, and creating meaningful learning experiences that build confidence and career readiness.

In addition to your experience, expertise and strengths, you must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter. You’ll also need to adhere to COVID safety guidelines as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary for this position, which depends on prior work experience and our assessment of your demonstrated fit for the role, will likely be between $59,000-65,000. Heights offers competitive base salaries based on the Philadelphia market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.

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THE POSITION:

Step into a meaningful role as an Administrative Officer 2 with PennSERVE in the Department of Labor & Industry. This position helps strengthen AmeriCorps programs that create positive change in communities across the Commonwealth. You will support essential efforts that improve public service, expand opportunities, and advance statewide impact. Join a team that works every day to build stronger connections and stronger communities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position provides oversight, guidance, and support to AmeriCorps programs and other national service grants to ensure strong performance and compliance. It plays a central role in strengthening program quality, community impact, and responsible use of public resources. As an Administrative Officer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Monitor assigned AmeriCorps programs to ensure compliance and strengthen program effectiveness
• Regulation Guidance: Explain federal, state, and PennSERVE requirements and recommend adjustments to improve alignment
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with staff to evaluate risk levels and support the development of monitoring plans
• Performance Review: Track progress toward objectives, provide feedback, and help develop corrective action plans
• Monitoring Visits: Conduct desk reviews and on-site visits to evaluate compliance and document findings and required actions
• Report Evaluation: Review performance reports for accuracy, request clarifications, and prepare summaries for leadership

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• You must have one or more years of experience working with or serving a state service commission, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Peace Corps, or the Corporation for National and Community Service dba the AmeriCorps agency.
• You must have three or more years of experience in direct service and/or program management.
• You must have three or more years of working with Microsoft Office products.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Overview of Position:

Reports to: Senior Youth Programs Manager
Salary: $58,000/year. This is a nonnegotiable salary based on a competitive scan of the nonprofit landscape for comparable positions.
FLSA Status: Exempt, no overtime eligibility
Position type: Fulltime, permanent, in-person, (40 hours per week)

***Schedule*** From September through June, the schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 6:30pm. From mid-June through August the schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Some evening and early morning hours will be required on occasion.

About FaB Youth Philly:

Fab Youth Philly (FYP) Fab Youth Philly (FYP) is an award-winning youth

development nonprofit whose mission is to build bridges to adulthood through meaningful employment, strong community connections and opportunities for teens to explore their passions. We create paid year-round workforce development opportunities for teens ages 14-19 through summer and after-school jobs.

FYP’s programs are intentionally designed to support teenagers’ developmental needs by helping them:

• Gain financial independence
• Explore their interests and passions
• Build meaningful relationships with both peers and adults

Position Summary:   

Fab Youth Philly is seeking to hire up to two full-time, exceptional Youth Development Professionals who will support, oversee, and grow our youth programming. You will be responsible for the supervision and support of small groups of teens, and program implementation in our various Out-of-School Time (OST) programs including programing such as Play Captains, Lifeguard Certification, Skills for a Fab Life, Youth Advisory Board and more.    

The core responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: relationship building & leadership development among and with small groups of teens; curriculum development and facilitation of workshops and training on a range of topics for young people ages 15-19, program implementation, including on some occasions new programming/initiatives, youth recruitment and engagement; partnership development; and contributions to reports and data collection.  This can be a physically demanding job, especially during the summer months, and in our Thrift Store. 

Fab Youth Philly seeks candidates who value and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Takes pride in their work
• Commitment to positive youth development principles
• Commitment to problem solving
• Effective communication
• Professional accountability
• Can work effectively on a team and independently

Applicants who will excel at Fab Youth Philly will be those who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable with progress over perfection, find excitement in trying new things and making improvements in real time, testing new ideas, implementing new programming as it’s being developed and who view wearing many hats as an opportunity to learn and contribute to their own, as well as the organization’s, growth.

Essential Duties include but are not limited to:

Youth outreach, relationship building & supervision (45%)

• Recruit youth participants for OST & summer programming and assist with tracking recruitment and onboarding process
• Correspond with teens and caregivers to assist with various application and onboarding processes
• Create emotionally and physically safe environments that foster curiosity, reasonable risk taking and learning opportunities for young people ages 15-19
• Be trained in and provide real-time coaching to/for teens
• Conduct performance appraisals for teen staff
• Observe and coach teens onsite in various locations
• Serve as a role model
• Uphold Fab Youth Philly values and policies on field trips, with guest speakers, etc.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Youth & Family Services Manager is responsible for the administrative oversight of youth enrollment, attendance, and related data entry for NSNP’s Out of School Time/ After School & Summer Programs, as well as youth, parent, and family relations. Responsibilities include providing social-emotional support to NSNP youth, engaging families in NSNP related activities, and ensuring the proper flow of information to parents of those youth enrolled in NSNP  programs.  The Youth & Family Services Manager works closely with the Youth Program Director to support school-year after school and summer programming, and build ongoing relationships with parents and families.

This position is funded by the Office of Children & Families (OCF) and Public Health Management Corp (PHMC) Out-of-School Time (OST) contract. As such, this position must be on-site during program operation and 100% of their time is devoted to OST-funded services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OST/After School & Summer Programs (30%)

• Serve as Site Director for the Office of Children & Families OST (Out-of-School Time) contract. Attend mandatory OST Site Director and other training sessions for CitySpan, OST/OCF and act as liaison between OCF/PHMC and NSNP.
• Promote and provide information on youth programs to interested youth and parents.
• Conduct outreach through tabling events and school visits, in collaboration with program staff and community partners.
• Observe youth groups in order to monitor group dynamics, behavioral issues, classroom management, and physical space.
• Support in-house restorative practices, youth disciplinary issues, and proceedings.
• Identify common issues and determine if group training or discussion may be helpful.
• Plan and facilitate  parent orientation: 1) via phone and emails for OST/OCF youth and 2) via in-person meeting for summer program .
• Plan and manage logistics of field trip preparations (e.g., reservations, transportation, food, etc.)
• Create and oversee youth recruitment and engagement plans.
• Build and maintain communication with internal and external partners.

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