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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.

ABOUT THE DIGITAL EQUITY UNIT

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

Strategic Partnership Management
Build and maintain relationships with City Council offices, universities, technology vendors, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, workforce development partners, and institutional stakeholders
Serve as the primary liaison for strategic external partnerships supporting Digital Equity initiatives
Identify opportunities to expand partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives
Coordinate ongoing engagement with institutional and community stakeholders
Support partnership development that expands resident access to digital resources and services
Event Project Management & Coordination
Lead project coordination for major Digital Equity initiatives and events from planning through execution and post-event follow-up
Support execution of Power Up Philly, Power Up Tours, district device distribution events, digital literacy events, technology expos, Spark Academy showcases, and partner engagement events
Develop event timelines, run-of-show documents, coordination plans, and stakeholder deliverables
Coordinate partner participation and institutional engagement for events and initiatives
Support cross-functional planning and operational coordination across the Digital Equity Unit
Assist with post-event reporting, lessons learned, and improvement planning
Vendor & Sponsor Coordination
Coordinate technology vendors, sponsors, and institutional partners participating in Digital Equity initiatives
Manage sponsor communications and partnership deliverables
Coordinate vendor participation and operational expectations
Support procurement coordination and vendor compliance processes
Ensure vendor and partner alignment with City operational and compliance requirements
Council & Institutional Engagement
Coordinate with Council offices regarding district-based Digital Equity initiatives and events
Support engagement with Temple University and other institutional partners
Coordinate stakeholder meetings and collaborative initiatives
Assist with executive-level engagement and partnership communications
Support strategic planning discussions with external partners and stakeholders

SIGNATURE INITIATIVES THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT

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

• 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

Salary Range: $85k

Salary cannot exceed $85,000

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

Did you know?
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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