Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager

Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager

The Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager is a critical leadership and coordination role within the 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 residents across Philadelphia.

This position serves as the primary liaison between the Digital Equity Unit and external stakeholders including City Council offices, universities, vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, workforce partners, and institutional collaborators. The role also leads project coordination and strategic planning for major digital inclusion initiatives including Power Up Philly, Power Up Tours, digital literacy events, youth showcases, and citywide technology engagement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, relationship-building expertise, operational coordination experience, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced public sector environment. This role is highly collaborative and works across all Digital Equity program areas to strengthen partnerships, expand resources, increase participation, and support successful delivery of digital inclusion initiatives throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods.

The Digital Equity Unit delivers multiple citywide programs focused on expanding digital access, digital literacy, technology support, and resident engagement throughout Philadelphia. The Strategic Partnerships & Events Project Manager supports all program areas including: Broadband Access, Device Distribution, Digital Navigator Program, Digital Literacy Training, DLA Program Management, Spark Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Partnership Management
• Event Project Management & Coordination
• Vendor & Sponsor Coordination
• Council & Institutional Engagement

Signature initiatives this role will support include:

• Power Up Philly Citywide digital access and technology engagement event
• Power Up Tours Neighborhood-based digital inclusion events across districts
• District Device Distributions Council district technology distribution initiatives
• Spark Academy Showcases Youth technology and workforce development events
• DLA Partner Convenings Stakeholder and partner collaboration meetings
• Community Technology Initiatives Partner-supported outreach and engagement efforts

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, project management, business administration, community development, marketing, or related field preferred; or equivalent professional experience

  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

  Experience working with vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, or institutional partners

  Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

  Strong organizational and project coordination skills

  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

• Preferred Qualifications

  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 with digital equity, workforce development, or community technology programs

  Experience supporting public-facing initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities

  Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred

Additional Information

Salary Range: $75k-$85k

All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer: 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan. Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Generous retirement savings options are available.

The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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