The Small Business Advocate provides support to prospective and existing business owners, including one-on-one advice, training, marketing, trouble-shooting and identifying market opportunities. This support is designed to help low-income and/or minority entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs planning on operating their businesses in low- to moderate-income communities build assets that can lead to reducing wealth disparities.

Program: Rising Tide Community Loan Fund

Employment Type: Full Time Nonexempt       

Starting hourly rate: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour        

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Agency paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution
• Generous Paid Leave Time- 
  • Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2 and 5 year anniversaries
  • 9 Observed Holidays
  • Sick- 9 Days annually

Job Duties:

• Meets with entrepreneurs to identify the need for business support services, creating case files and keeping those files accurate and current.

• Assists and guides entrepreneurs as they establish new or expand existing businesses including assisting with the preparation of business plans and financial projections.

• Provides advice on management, accounting and finance to business owners and entrepreneurs and counsels them in ethical and sound business practices.

• Assists participants as they navigate licensing, permitting and registering their businesses.

• Helps entrepreneurs locate financial resources for their businesses and prepare them as borrowers.

• Assists the Associate Executive Director for Business Development and Lender in gathering required documentation in the preparation of loan applications.

• Identifies opportunities, common weaknesses and potential threats to the neighborhoods where our entrepreneurs are located.

• Identifies and solicits participation of appropriate community experts to serve as role models and mentors to the entrepreneurs to address opportunities, threats and weaknesses.

• Monitors the progress of participants through outreach and data tracking.

• Communicates potential threats to the loan portfolio to the Lender.

• Assists with the development and implementation of a course of action to address threats to the portfolio

• Assists with planning and development of new programs, initiatives and special events.

• Promotes and markets the products and services of the RTCLF and CACLV to prospective entrepreneurs, business owners, referral sources and the greater community.

• Maintains the confidentiality of agency, participant and staff information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with preference for degree in Business Administration, including course work in marketing and/or advertising
• Experience in operating and promoting a business
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Lending experience preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• An outgoing personality with professional and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Computer skills and ability to work in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)

CACLV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or handicap. 

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator assists entrepreneurs with marketing their businesses by developing appropriate methods and channels to communicate their products and services to target markets. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator assists with promoting and marketing the products and services of the RTCLF and CACLV.

Program: Rising Tide Community Loan Fund

Employment Type: Full Time Nonexempt

Starting hourly rate: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Agency paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution
• Generous Paid Leave Time-
  • Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2 and 5 year anniversaries
  • 9 Observed Holidays
  • Sick- 9 Days annually

Job Duties:

• Coordinates marketing sessions and workshops for the small business community.

• Coordinates with Small Business Advocate to develop a marketing plan for their participants

• Launches and creates ongoing update strategies to maintain effectiveness of website and social media channels.

• Identifies measures to determine effectiveness and business value added of marketing and advertising plans.

• Assists in market research and distributes information on new businesses to the community.

• Maintains participant folders, case notes, and applications to ensure compliance with organizational policies.

• Promotes and markets the products and services of the RTCLF and CACLV to prospective entrepreneurs, business owners, referral sources and the greater community.

• Maintains the confidentiality of agency, client, and staff information.

• Attends community meetings as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with preference in Marketing and Business Administration degree
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Marketing experience preferred
• Professional and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Computer skills and ability to work in Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Excel)
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred
• Experience working in non-profit sector desirable, but not required

CACLV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or handicap. 

The Development Coordinator raises funds for the program, directs special events and projects, maintains cordial relationships with community groups, and uses a personal or SHFB vehicle to complete tasks.

Program: Second Harvest Food Bank

Employment Type: Exempt

Starting Salary: $47,500.00 up to $51,000.00

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Agency paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution
• Generous Paid Leave Time- 
  • Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2 and 5 year anniversaries
  • 9 Observed Holidays
  • Sick- 9 Days annually

Job Duties:

Resource Development

• Plans, implements, and directs SHFB special events and projects.
• Coordinates direct mail appeals.
• Develops and maintains materials to be used in solicitation of donations such as displays, brochures, banners, and newsletters.
• Acts as community liaison with corporations and community groups
• Acts as liaison with resource development personnel at Feeding America and other food banks.
• Coordinates timely acknowledgement devises, provides stewardship plans for major donors, and helps Director move donors up to higher giving levels.
• Analyses donor database for best solicitation prospects, and helps identify other prospects in the community.

Community and Public Relations

• Works as the marketing/communication lead at SHFB and develops communication and engagement strategies for SHFB and all of its programs
• Networks with local and regional organizations
• Represents the food bank at community meetings in the absence of the Program Director.
• Develops press releases and media materials.
• Makes presentations to community groups.
• Creates and distributes newsletter.
• Maintains social media presence.
• Supervises student interns and their projects

Administrative Support

• Serves as staff liaison with the Development Committee of the Second Harvest Advisory Board.
• Maintains donor database (Donor Perfect) and is a Donor Perfect power user
• Adheres to the SHFB Brand Style Guide
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication-oriented field preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize and keep accurate records, and to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Food industry experience preferred
• Donor database experience preferred
• Good public speaking skills
• Superior organizational skills

CACLV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or handicap. 

Senior Planner

COUNTY OF BUCKS

Doylestown, PA United States

Scheduler – LANtaBus

TITLE: Scheduler – LANtaBus
CLASSIFICATION: Level 7
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development
REPORTS TO: Manager of Planning and Scheduling
SUPERVISES: None
LAST UPDATED: May 18, 2020

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Scheduler – LANtaBus works at the direction of the Manager of Planning and Scheduling. Primary responsibilities include the development of LANtaBus operating schedules (trips, blocks, run cutting, and rostering) for fixed route bus service operating out of two operating divisions, maintaining transit operating schedules through at least three bid procedures per year, assuring the efficient and cost-effective operation of the transit system. Responsibilities include monitoring the performance and quality of LANTA fixed route services; developing and implementing improvement plans for service; and maintaining and support the data system tools used by the Planning and Development functions of the Authority. The Scheduler – LANtaBus will also assist in the analysis of service and development of service schedules for the Carbon County fixed route services while LANTA maintains responsibility for that system.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Research and analysis of ridership patterns and service quality of LANTA services.
• Soliciting input from riders, community stakeholders, and bus operators regarding LANTA services.
• Maintaining and updating scheduling data to ensure accuracy across service changes.
• Verifying operator pay hours are accurately reported.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of service plans and operating schedules, as well as planning and implementation of LANTA’s passenger facilities and amenities.
• Active monitoring of system performance through analysis of data from various sources, including, but not limited to Automatic Passenger Counters, Automatic Vehicle Locators, fare boxes, and surveys and other technology systems used by the Authority.
• Assist with the data management of the Automated Transit Management System (ATMS) system.
• Data processing and cleansing.
• Monitor accuracy and integrity of collected data and pursue necessary actions to remediate identified problems.
• Perform on street analyses of roadway suitability for bus service and run time analyses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Planning and Scheduling.

The conduct of many of the duties of this position may require field work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail oriented and a strong aptitude in statistics and statistical analysis.
• Geographically minded with an understanding of maps, directions, and spatial distance.
• High skill level in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Database software experience a plus.
• Strong aptitude with technology, ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work well with co-workers and in cross-functional teams including members of all departments of the Authority.
• Ability to deal with the public and represent the Authority in public settings.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently.

• Five years of experience with transit operations. Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies/Planning, Economics, Statistics, Civil Engineering or related field can be substituted for transit experience.

Interested candidates should email their resume and a LANTA employment application to Jason Polster-Abel in the Human Resources Department at jpolster@lantabus-pa.gov.

LANTA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, LANTA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. LANTA conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Department

Adminstration/Information Services

Type of Position

Full-Time

Salary/Pay Rate

$57,663 -$81,076 annually based on experience

Deadline to Apply

June 26, 2020

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Geographic Information Systems and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) in an ESRI solution environment.  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Microsoft Sequel Server (MS SQL), Virtual Environments (VMware), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) technologies, and project management is required.  Hands-on experience with cartographic principals and GIS analysis required.  Minimum of one years’ experience with cross platform native app development in App Studio, Web development in HTML and Kentico/CMS, network administration and other computer programming preferred.  Master’s degree in Geography/GIS/Computer Science or related fields preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.

Requirements

Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

Nature of Work Performed

Administers all projects involving the development, training, collection, utilization, maintenance and management of Geo-spatial data and the enterprise GIS for the City.  Responsible for the technology transfer of Geo-spatial data to non-GIS staff and ensures GIS technology is used properly and efficiently across all City departments.  Responsible for GIS analysis and management of outside contractors of GIS applications and Geo-spatial data development.  Responsible for security and quality control of GIS data produced by.  Reports to the IS Manager.

Examples of Work Performed

Acquires, analyzes, builds, designs, disseminates, manages, QA/QC, scoping and security of Geo-spatial and GIS databases in the enterprise GIS; vertical integration of enterprise GIS with other non-spatial enterprise databases; streamlines interdepartmental workflows through GIS integration; develops and implements City-wide spatial data policies and procedures; diagnoses and resolves GIS problems; provides GIS support, planning, development, training and expertise and/or coordination of spatial projects; manages GIS and Geo-spatial data projects; serves as liaison to other entities as data steward for shareable GIS datasets; manages GIS licensing, software purchases, maintenance contracts and installation of GIS software, service packs and upgrades; manages AVL systems; creates spatial analysis tools and custom programming; manages, trains and provides technical support in GIS editing, use and analysis; researches and evaluates emerging GIS related technologies, solutions and services; authors and supports cross-platform native and web based geo-apps; serves as cartographer of static and interactive maps for presentations and publications; provides advanced GIS analysis, spatial map analysis, modeling, reporting and cartography on projects proposed by senior staff; assists with research, analysis, development and evaluation of proposals, feasibility of projects and programs and grant applications for projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Specific computer skills in ArcGIS in a windows-based environment including but not limited to: ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online apps: ArcGIS HUB, Survey 123, StoryMaps, Insights and ArcGIS Developer, scripting in Arcade, Python and Java Script.   Microsoft SQL, Applications and MS office suite are required.  Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite Applications is highly desired.  A highly motivated, detail oriented individual with prioritization skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong problem solving abilities is preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to jobs@bethlehem-pa.gov of City of Bethlehem, Human Resources, 10 E. Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 by June 26, 2020.  While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Department: Data and Content Development

Reports to: Data Development Lead

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: June 3, 2020

Location: Philadelphia, PA

About PolicyMap

PolicyMap is a national online mapping tool that enables government, commercial, non-profit and academic institutions to access data about communities and markets across the US. It is used for research, market studies, business planning, site selection, grant applications and impact analysis. We offer access to PolicyMap through subscriptions and enterprise access, license the underlying data in our platform and help organizations and companies bring interactive mapping to their own websites. Launched in 2008, PolicyMap now has hundreds of customers, including federal, state and local government agencies, major universities, non-profit organizations, and commercial firms spanning real estate, banking and health care. PolicyMap is a Benefit Corporation founded on the belief that data has the power to change communities and markets. The problem is that getting that information is not simple or efficient. Data and analytics need to be reliable, consistent, and relevant. They need to be readily accessible. And they need to be responsive to the issues public and civic organizations are trying to understand.

Position Summary

PolicyMap seeks a Data Analyst to aid in sourcing, acquiring, maintaining and curating data for our online data and mapping services. Because PolicyMap customers include government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations and commercial firms, the Data Analyst must have an aptitude for conceptualizing data related to topics such as housing, poverty and health, to name a few.

The Data Analyst contributes to the Data Development Team by helping to create new, unique data indicators derived from public and proprietary data using rigorous statistical methods. They are also responsible for maintaining existing datasets on PolicyMap. Essential to the position is the capacity to contribute to PolicyMap’s role as a thought leader by providing fresh, relevant ideas and submissions to our blog, social media and Mapchats webinar series. The Data Analyst will also occasionally test and QA PolicyMap products, which include our main site, our major client projects, and our API offering.

Reporting to the Data Development Lead, the Data Analyst researches and procures datasets, analyzes, and processes them using MS SQL Server Management Studio, MS Access, ArcGIS, and R. They need to have strong writing skills and the ability to translate technical data descriptions into user friendly text accessible to our spectrum of users.

The Data and Content Development department prizes attention to detail. Enthusiasm for our products and our clients are core values. We work well independently, and we take ownership of our individual workloads, while leveraging the strengths of all our team members through collaboration. The 6-person department is agile, creative, and uses the best tools and approaches for each task. PolicyMap’s office in Midtown Village provides a casual-dress work environment that matches our creative, collaborative culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Set Processing

• Research and procure large and small public and proprietary datasets
• Collect, process and document our datasets using SQL, MS Access, and ArcGIS
• Communicate with tech team to ensure data appears properly in PolicyMap
• Author documentation of process and dataset indicators
• Provide validation and quality assurance of datasets
• Validate other team members’ datasets

New Data Creation and Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the implementation of original, unique data and analytics new to PolicyMap
• Brainstorm ideas and contribute to PolicyMap’s social media efforts, blog articles and Mapchats webinar series related to current policy topics

Other

• Participate in testing beta versions of new features
• Provide occasional online trainings to prospective PolicyMap users

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference for Master’s Degree (or 2 years’ commensurate work experience) in urban planning, public policy, health services research, economics, public health, anthropology, sociology, demography or other related fields
• Two years’ commensurate work experience required (can include internships)
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience required with GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS), SQL and/or MS Access, or other relational databases; one or more statistical software programs (SPSS, SAS, R) a plus
• Experience using federal data, such as U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Familiarity with current public policy issues and community development concerns
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent technical and compositional writing skills
• Able to write on a variety of topics to a lay audience
• Experience in blogging and social media preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ownership/Accountability – Actively manages work and issues through to completion.
• Customer Service – Understands and manages customer expectations.
• Communication – Effectively communicates needs, challenges, and expectations to other staff members.
• Initiative – Anticipates and communicates challenges and opportunities.
• Commitment – Demonstrates sense of passion and urgency for work, mission and organization.
• Adaptability – Sees opportunity and risk for continuous improvement.
• Efficiency and Productivity – Determines priorities and allocates time and focus accordingly.
• Professional/Technical Expertise – Understands and applies technical/procedural knowledge of job.

Compensation and Benefits:

PolicyMap offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and transportation), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and EAP program.

To Apply

Please mail or email resume with cover letter, salary requirement and research and/or writing sample to:

Eliza Wallace
Data Development Lead
PolicyMap
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19107

eliza.wallace@policymap.com

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Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If youre interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer

Impact –The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth –Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion –Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunities in Tech –Dont wait for the future, shape it.

Agency Description

Benefits –We care about your well being.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop tools and identify resources to support the overall preparedness of the City of Philadelphia.

Job Description

This posting isaccepting applications for the planning coordinator andlogistics coordinator roles. Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.APlanning and Logistics Coordinator will support various focus areas in the Office of Emergency Management. Coordinators will focus on subject areas including: Logistics, Supply Chain, Continuity of Operations, Health and Medical, Human Services, Financial Recovery, Personal Recovery, Private Sector, Grant Writing and Emergency Planning.

Coordinators will rely on skills in project management, written and verbal communication, and facilitation to research, recommend, and coordinate solutions to complex problems. Coordinators will work independently and part of teams to produce various deliverables. Some project work may be in direct support of the Citys Emergency Operations Center (EOC) which could require night and weekend work.

Essential Functions

• Provides planning support to various efforts, including: continuity of operations (COOP), logistics and supply chain, healthcare coordination, human services recovery, GIS and data analysis
• Researches best practices and facilitates conversations between various levels of governmental and non-governmental agencies
• Facilitates meetings, calls, and other collaborative efforts
• Produces written documents, verbal and/or visual briefs
• General project management
• Fulfills Emergency Operations Center (EOC) roles during COVID-19 activations, including nights and weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• One (1) or more years experience working within an emergency management or other public safety organization is preferred
• One (1) or more years experience in project management
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered with approval by MDO-OEM and the Office of Human Resources.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certification

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operators license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of FEMA Independent Study courses (IS 100.a, 200.a, 700.a, and 800.b) within first month of appointment.
• Candidate will have access to secure public safety information. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position.

Other Requirements

• OEM personnel are essential, working during states of emergency or other city closures.
• All OEM personnel are emergency managers, first. During times of disaster, work assignments and schedules may be altered to meet the incident objectives.
• Ability to physically perform the duties during and outside of normal business hours.

Competencies,Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Professional conduct and accountability
• Proven time-management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work with others under pressure
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships
• Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner
• Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) and ability to operate other web-based platforms for situational awareness, information management, and mass notification

Additional Information

This position is grant-funded through 12/31/2020 and may extend beyond depending upon ongoing grant support.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing samplewith your application. (The cover letter should state if you have a specific area of interest.The writing sample shouldshowyour ability to write a policy or report-style document.)Applications without all required documents will not be considered.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program(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

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email tofaqpchr@phila.gov.For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx