Category: Management Level

The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME provide prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Workforce Initiatives plays an essential role as the coordinator and manager of key workforce development program partnerships, and grant management. Building cross-functional collaborations and working connections and pipelines between systems and on behalf of employers, is a key aspect of this work.

A successful candidate for this position is capable of operating effectively in a dynamic, fast paced government department; understands the power of team building internally and with cross sector partners; and has a passion for helping get Philadelphians back to work. Strong attention to bottom line results and metrics is a must.

The Senior Manager supports the development, coordination and oversight of Workforce grants and partnerships that support the desired outcome of economic mobility for all Philadelphia residents and businesses.

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The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME prepare Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The CCME Youth Employment Pipeline Manager will support partnerships among a diverse set of stakeholders that connect school year and summer youth workforce opportunities, including youth workforce skill building, technical training, and credentials. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE), the Office of Children and Families (OCF), the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), various Charter Schools, and other partners, the Manager will collaborate with various offices to identify key priorities, shared best practices, support the development of strategy for implementation with the internal team and providers and collective measures for youth workforce programing.

The Manager’s primary role is to support City departments and other city-related agencies in the implementation of direct pipelines into City workforce employment and other quality jobs, work- based learning activities like summer and year-round internships with the City, and career awareness activities. The Manager will be responsible for supporting CCME, MOE and various City departments in the implementation of existing programming, development and implementation of new programming, ensuring best practices, and tracking deliverables.

The Manager is a resource mobilizer, relationship-building expert, and is savvy at leading and leveraging people, process, and policy both internally and externally. Project management is an essential skill. The Manager will work in coordination with CCME and MOE leadership, to ensure youth workforce programming is equitable and accessible to all youth, working with SDP and Charter high schools, and career and technology schools.

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The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Program & Work-Based Learning (WBL) Manager supports the Director of CCME Program Development by designing, implementing, and managing high-quality work-based learning activities across CCME’s upskilling and training programs. The role is responsible for creating, implementing and managing work-based learning activities as part of CCME’s structured educational experiences, blending classroom learning with real-world work environments to develop students’ career skills and knowledge. The Manager will collaborate with City department subject matter experts and leadership, staff, educators, and students to design engaging, practical activities, such as internships, apprenticeships, capstone projects, and other practical on the job type of activities (tours, mock interviews, case studies, etc.) ensuring clear learning objectives, effective preparation, and opportunities for direct alignment with career paths. The individual works with other external partners and contracted providers in the creation of effective work-based learning activities and enriching programs that support students’ ability to obtain employment through real world application of their training.

This role is a collaborative leader with a passion for designing, implementing and managing WBL programs, including apprenticeships, internships, and other embedded work-based learning activities. This individual will play a critical role in increasing the number of students and workers placed in these programs to meet the workforce needs of Philadelphia’s businesses and communities. The individual will also have experience shaping curriculum and program content to achieve desired outcomes in support of the Director of Program Development.

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Are you passionate about empowering young people to grow, lead, and make an impact in their communities? Trellis for Tomorrow is hiring a Youth Program Manager to guide teens and young adults through hands-on garden-based learning and leadership experiences. This full time role combines meaningful outdoor work with program planning and mentorship — perfect for someone who appreciates experiential learning and loves seeing youth thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Youth Program Manager to lead, coordinate, and help deliver Trellis’ youth development programs, including SEED Skills, GROW Careers, and the Trellis Alumni Project. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is ready to invest multiple years in growing and refining Trellis for Tomorrow’s youth programs. We’re seeking someone who values long-term relationship building, sustained impact, and the ongoing evolution of our programs.

The role combines curriculum planning, program delivery, and direct work with teens and young adults. The ideal candidate is a mature professional with considerable experience leading youth programs who blends compassion and humor with confident leadership to inspire young people to rise up, bring their best selves forward, and grow a safe and structured environment.

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Pay range: $48,300.00 – $55,913.29 (Varies based on experience)

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and vacation depending on tenure. (Note: vacation and personal days are front loaded and are pro-rated if date of hire is not January 1st; sick days are accrued based on hours worked).

Requirements

The Circuit Trails Coalition (CTC) is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, foundations, and agencies working to advance completion of the Circuit Trails, a connected network of multi-use trails in the Greater Philadelphia region. Currently, 417 miles of Circuit Trails are built across the region’s nine counties, with another 80 miles funded and in-progress. The CTC aims for 550 miles of trails by 2030 and more than 800 miles by 2040.

The Coalition Manager is a new position within the Circuit Trails Coalition; previously, activities related to Coalition coordination and administration were de-centralized and shared by multiple member organizations. With support from the William Penn Foundation, PEC will host a full-time Coalition Manager who will work directly with PEC staff and in coordination with Coalition leaders from organizations external to PEC to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the Circuit Trails Coalition.

Position Summary:

The Coalition Manager will be responsible for administration of the Circuit Trails Coalition (CTC), providing support to Coalition leaders and members by coordinating meetings, facilitating communication across the Coalition, managing files, administering elections, helping to coordinate members’ funding proposals, and other activities. The Coalition Manager will report to PEC’s Director of Trails & Equitable Access and will routinely coordinate with CTC leadership (external partners).

The Coalition Manager’s primary responsibility will be to oversee CTC operations, from recurring monthly committee meetings and in-person semi-annual meetings to quarterly Learning Community sessions and ad hoc working group meetings. Responsibilities also include database management, file management, and coordination of Coalition materials. The Coalition Manager will administer the CTC’s annual elections and will distribute stipends to organizations elected into leadership positions and select others. The Coalition Manager will support external partners to distribute monthly e-newsletters, distribute advocacy alerts, and will oversee a robust calendar of trail activation events and public tabling events. In addition, the Coalition Manager will help to organize social activities to cultivate and sustain relationships within the Coalition. Overall, the Coalition Manager will provide support to Coalition leaders to increase the efficiency of operations, allowing leaders to focus on strategy and impact to expand and increase access to the Circuit Trails.

Apply by December 1, 2025.

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The Financial Manager serves as a financial contact for the clients of harp-weaver LLC. The Financial Manager is responsible for initiating grant payments, tracking payments made by the clients of harp-weaver LLC, obtaining, and maintaining financial reports, filings, insurance, all bookkeeping aspects, and special projects.

Typical Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following on behalf of the clients of harp-weaver LLC:

• Bookkeeping including managing vendor relationships, coordinating grant payments, entering payables/checks in QuickBooks (QB), reconciling Bank and Money Market Accounts in QB, updating and reconciling investment account spreadsheet and recording unrealized gain/loss;
• Maintain and track insurance policies, affinity group memberships, and vendor contracts;
• Support the annual budgeting/spending policy processes;
• Work with Executive Director on cash flow for grants and operations;
• Prepare monthly reports including the Balance Sheet, YTD Profit & Loss, and Grants Payable Spreadsheet and perform financial analysis as needed;
• Provide administrative support and coordination for the audit/review team, including audit firm, staff, Finance Committee, and/or Treasurer and other officers;
• Coordinate the filing for 990-PF, 990-T (if applicable) returns with federal and state entities as well as quarterly estimated excise taxes;
• Attend Finance Committee Meetings and other meetings of the clients of harp-weaver LLC; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal of harp-weaver LLC.

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harp-weaver LLC (www.harp-weaver.com) provides the management and administration of a prominent Philadelphia philanthropist (“client”) as well as to other private family foundations, (“clients of harp-weaver LLC”). The Foundation Manager will serve as the primary administrative and informational contact for the client. The Foundation Manager works closely with the team, serving as the central point in the client’s day-to-day operations. This position is responsible for processing grant applications, tracking grants made by the client, obtaining and maintaining reports required from grantees, handling correspondence, board management, meeting arrangements, annual reports, and special projects.

Typical Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Board Management

• Manage operational and logistical functions for Board & individual meetings, including notices, meeting space, and Board documents;
• Execute the decisions of the Board promptly and accurately;
• Prepare agendas in conjunction with Foundation Director;
• Prepare minutes in a timely fashion for review and make minutes available for the next meeting;
• Maintain records of all meetings; and
• Administer and perform administrative functions as needed in connection with responsibilities to the Foundation; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Foundation Director and Board.

Grants Management

• Communicate the client’s objectives, priorities and grant review process to nonprofit organizations and others in the community;
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field to enhance effectiveness;
• Gather information needed to inform program recommendations, including researching and summarizing background on community issues, prospective organizations, and grantees;
• Serve as point of contact for inquiries about grant eligibility and the grant process;
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for online grant application users;
• Conduct site visits as needed;
• Process grant applications and participate in their review;
• Create correspondence to grant applicants and grantees as necessary;
• Update database status after decisions have been made regarding grant proposals;
• Prepare and distribute all approval and denial letters;
• Prepare banking information for payment of funds to grantees upon approval of grants;
• Build rapport with current and prospective grantees to understand organizations and communities’ holistic needs, assets, and opportunities, and partner with colleagues to leverage full range of levers toward impact
• Produce regular and ad hoc grantmaking reports and perform data analysis; and
• Conduct evaluation in partnership with grantees with an eye toward learning for each partner.

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The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of I.T. Apprenticeships is a key member of the Urban Technology Project’s (UTP) management team. This role oversees project management systems, communications, and data tracking; special events and marketing efforts. The Assistant Director manages apprentice registration and completion; drives alumni engagement, supports training and supervises interns to advance the program’s mission of developing the next generation of technology professionals.

Essential Functions

• Manages and optimizes the program’s project management platform (Monday.com) to increase efficiency and collaboration across the team.
• Manages UTP social media accounts and maintain the UTP website to ensure timely updates and consistent messaging.
• Maintains UTP’s internal Google site and other communication tools to support clear and effective information sharing.
• Manages Apprentice registration, track progress and exits, and support certification and completion outcomes.
• Develops and leads strategies to engage and support UTP alumni.
• Coordinates training logistics and plan program events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Creates marketing materials to promote programs and initiatives.
• Updates, distributes, and tracks program surveys; analyzes and summarizes program data for reporting and decision making.
• Attends meetings and events on behalf of UTP, serving as a program ambassador.
• Supervises 1-2 interns or VISTA members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Learn more and apply by December 6, 2025.