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Program Manager
About SOSNA:
The South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit neighborhood association and Registered Community Organization (RCO) for the area of South Philadelphia bounded by South Street, Broad Street, Washington Avenue and the Schuylkill River. An all-volunteer Board of Directors (“Board”) of 15 members (elected by the neighbors) runs the organization, which is focused on stimulating community and economic development in the neighborhood. SOSNA does so by targeting 5 Initiative Areas: Clean & Green, Community Impact, Economic Development, Safety and Zoning.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the SOSNA Board of Directors, the Programs Manager (PM) is the one paid staff person for SOSNA. The PM acts as the liaison between neighbors and the SOSNA Board of Directors and Committee leaders, working closely to design, organize, promote and implement community projects and programming. The PM works at and staffs the SOSNA office at 1901 Christian Street, and is in many ways the face of the organization, answering emails, phone calls, and greeting walk-ins on a daily basis. The PM attends every meeting of SOSNA Committees or projects and monthly Board meetings.
Key Skills:
Project management, volunteer management, correspondence, grant writing, event planning, exemplary interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Successful candidate must be able to meet light to medium work physical exertion requirements, as position requires moderate physical exertion (neighborhood clean-ups, set-up and break down of meeting spaces, etc.).
Salary and Benefits:
This is a salaried position – salary and health benefits are competitive and are negotiable based upon experience.
Hours:
This position is full-time, with the expectation that the Programs Manager will work approximately 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend meetings and events will be required.
Position Details:
Administration:
- Opens, operates and closes the SOSNA office.
- Maintains SOSNA website and social media accounts.
- Oversees organizational budget, and programming budgets.
- Responds to inquiries and questions from all media – in person, phone, email, website, social media, press etc.
- Coordinates with numerous partner organizations and entities.
- Serves as main point of contact for organization with elected officials and City departments.
- Writes all correspondence for the organization subject to approval of the Board.
Board of Directors Support:
- Works with Board leadership to prepare for monthly Board meetings, including agendas, project updates and Programs Manager report.
- Works with Treasurer and Controller to maintain SOSNA Finances – pays bills, updates Quickbooks, coordinates with accountant, keeps detailed records.
- Coordinates insurance coverage and renewals.
- Write grants and solicits funding for SOSNA and its projects.
Committee/Project Support:
- Attends monthly meetings for each initiative/project committee, working with the group’s leadership to prepare agenda, minutes, etc.
- Executes action items for each initiative/project following each meeting, regularly updating volunteers.
- Plans, promotes and administers special events organized by initiative/project committees, including obtaining permits, soliciting bids, paying contracts, recruiting volunteers, overseeing day-of logistics.
Neighborhood Zoning Support:
- Oversees the community review process for all properties seeking a zoning variance within the neighborhood.
- Coordinates monthly zoning meetings with fellow RCOs, applicants and stakeholders
- Ensures proper notification of community meetings and submission of required documentation. Adheres to all Philadelphia City Planning Commission regulations.
- Coordinates SOSNA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meetings, takes notes and follows up with applicants/architects.
- With Zoning Committee leadership, drafts and submits all letters to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
- Testifies at the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, Civic Design Review, and other administrative bodies and agencies as needed.
- Maintains complete zoning files at SOSNA office.
Additional Duties & Qualifications:
- Serve on citywide committees where appropriate.
- Attend important citywide functions on behalf of SOSNA where appropriate.
- Testify before elected officials and bodies where necessary.
- Assist constituents resolve quality of life issues.
- Strong sense of self direction- must be able manage day-to-day activities and duties under reduced or no supervision.
- The ability to work collaboratively as well as lead a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
- Background in city planning, communications, community development or project management
- A sense of humor and positive attitude
SOSNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
South of South Neighborhood Organization
Areas of focus:
- 1901 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19146See Map
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Application deadline:
August 12, 2016
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Start date:
September 6, 2016
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Employment type:
Full Time
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Professional level:
None specified
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Job functions:
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Salary range:
30,000 – 40,000
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Salary:
Potential for additional bonuses for exemplary fundraising and performance efforts.
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Benefits:
Successful candidate will receive monthly benefit allowance.
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Senior Planner/Farmland Program Administrator
POSITION TITLE: Senior Planner / Farmland Program Administrator
EXEMPT: No
DEPARTMENT: Planning Commission
SALARY: $50,000-$55,000, depending on relevant experience
POSITION REPORTING: Section Chief – County Planning
The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is located in a diverse and historic suburban community of over 800,000 people located directly northwest of Philadelphia. We are an award-winning agency with a well-earned reputation as an innovator of cutting edge planning concepts and strategies. Our mission is to provide professional planning services that provide effective solutions to community challenges. We are looking for an outgoing, technically proficient, and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team of professional planners
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Assistant Section Chief of County Planning, the Farmland Program Administrator undertakes tasks addressing all phases of the Montgomery County Agricultural Lands Preservation Program as well as promoting local food and local farms throughout the county. In undertaking these duties, the employee must comply with all requirements established under the Pennsylvania Agriculture Security Act and work closely with the PA Department of Agriculture and County Solicitor’s Office. The employee in this position provides executive services for a 5-member Agricultural Land Preservation Board. The employee is also involved with the Montgomery County farming community through direct contact with farmers, participation in farm organizations, and other special projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of local agricultural security areas
• Solicits, reviews and recommends action on farm preservation easement applications
• Works with the Solicitor’s office in conducting agricultural land conservation easement settlements
• Submits and presents easement applications to the PA Agricultural Land Preservation Board
• Maintains a good working relationship with the PA Department of Agriculture
• Oversees the installation and maintenance of signs on the county’s preserved farms
• Makes public presentations and attends meetings about farm preservation
• Communicates the program’s progress with an annual report and periodic newsletters
• Plans special events to promote farming and local food, as well as educational seminars for farmers
• Works with the Montgomery County Conservation District in performing annual farm easement inspections
• Works cooperatively with other staff and local leaders
• Maintains records and other essential documents
• Duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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 in Planning, Agriculture or related professional degree
• Excellent communications skills and public speaking ability
• Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and organize information
• Technical knowledge in agriculture, soil science, soil conservation techniques, food production, or related fields
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations. Hands-on experience with both ArcGIS and Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with both Montgomery County’s farming community as well as the requirements of the state’s farmland preservation program is not required but is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. Walking is required in field conditions with uneven terrain to perform site visits, acquire information, perform inspections of farms, or to attend meetings. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
The employee must be able to drive to various locations during the day or night and attend meetings that may last several hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate rate.
To apply online: Go to www.montcopa.org and click on Employment Opportunities
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Transportation Modeler/Analyst
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) seeks a qualified candidate to join the Office of Modeling and Analysis. The Office of Modeling and Analysis develops and maintains DVRPC’s regional travel simulation models, including a best-in-class trip-based model and a newly developed activity-based model, and applies the models to support a wide range of studies, from traditional highway and transit alternatives analysis to emerging economic impact and resilience analysis. The Office is also actively engaged in integrating open-source and big data for model development and analysis.
The employee will assist the development, maintenance, and enhancement of DVRPC’s regional travel models, and support model applications for various projects undertaken by the agency. Assignments may include programming to support model development and data analysis, conducting and analyzing travel surveys; preparing travel model inputs such as land use, transportation network characteristics, and demographic and employment data; estimating future transportation system demand for long range plans and the design of individual highway and transit facilities; and calculating operational statistics such as travel time, delay, and level-of-service.
This position involves working with public and private sector agencies, decision-makers, and the general public. Work is performed in accordance with well-defined objectives and professional standards under the close technical direction of senior engineers and planners. Qualified candidates should possess solid analytical skills, be detailed-oriented and self-motivated, and have the ability to multi-task.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development, calibration, validation, and documentation of transportation and land use forecasting models.
- Write computer programs and scripts needed for travel simulations and data analysis.
- Design and conduct various types of travel surveys and data collection for model updates and individual highway and transit studies.
- Support model applications, analyze and summarize model outputs, and present findings and recommendations to technical committees and the public.
- Provide other technical assistance, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid analytical and quantitative skills.
- Hands-on experience with Python, C#, or other programming languages.
- Knowledge of the principles of traffic engineering, econometrics, statistics, or computer science that is applicable to transportation system modeling and analysis.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access, SQL, or other database programs is desired.
- Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) is desired.
- Knowledge of major travel demand modeling software, such as VISUM, CUBE, TransCAD, or EMME, or knowledge of microscopic or mesoscopic simulation software, such as VISSIM, is a bonus.
- Ability to effectively present results of research and technical analyses in oral, written and graphic form.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the general public.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
ONE YEAR of professional experience in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related discipline; and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree or a full year of intern or co-operative education experience can be substituted for one year of experience.
Mid 40,000s
CONTACT INFORMATION
Beth Wichser
Address
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA
19106
United States
Resource URL
Phone
215-592-1800
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Garden Outreach and Communications Associate
The Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) is an affiliate of PHS, which acquires and preserves community gardens and shared open spaces to enhance quality of life in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. NGT owns or leases 35 gardens and open spaces across Philadelphia and is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). The organization is in a period of growth and development as it works to secure land access for twenty additional community gardens in the next three years. NGT is seeking a program associate to strengthen communications with NGT-protected gardens and to support the organizational communications and administration. This is a 30 hours per week position.
Essential Functions:
- Reports to NGT Executive Director.
- Works closely with PHS Garden Program staff to identify and address the needs of NGT-protected gardens.
- Works in conjunction with the NGT Gardeners’ Advisory Committee to strengthen NGT’s citywide network of community gardeners through increased communications and collaborative activities.
- Visit NGT gardens.
- Updates and maintains data on NGT-preserved gardens.
- Develops creative content for NGT communications and marketing materials.
- Coordinates annual citywide Community Gardens Day event.
- Attends periodic meetings and other events organized by NGT gardeners, often in the evening or on weekends.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- BA required
- Demonstrated interest in improving quality of life in urban communities
- Superior written and oral communications skills
- Social media savvy
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus)
- Independent and collaborative work style
- Self starter
- Well-organized and able to manage several projects at one time
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 6 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. This may include traveling to and from meetings and air travel. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments and locations on a timely basis.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with members, constituents and staff members.
- Ability to perceive the nature of sound with or without a correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
- Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.
Compensation:
PHS offers a competitive salary and benefits package
EEO Notice:
PHS is an equal opportunity employer
To Apply:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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