Director of Partnerships and Outreach, Fund for Philadelphia

Posted by on December 10, 2012

Job Description
Title: Director of Partnerships and Outreach
Organization: Fund for Philadelphia

Summary :
The Director of Partnerships and Outreach  will have a lead role in identifying and developing partnerships with relevant stakeholders, such as Business Chambers, Entrepreneurship Training Programs, and CDFIs, in order to ensure robust participation and full enrollment in a new grant-funded small business and entrepreneurship program. The Director of Partnerships and Outreach will work as a direct partner to the Executive Director of the program to coordinate partnership development strategies and implementation.

The Director of Partnerships and Outreach will be an employee of the Fund for Philadelphia; however,  as the umbrella organization for all economic development activity in the city, the Philadelphia Commerce Department has committed to having a lead role in providing outreach for this initiative. As such, the Director of Partnerships and Outreach position will work closely with the structure of the Commerce Department of the City of Philadelphia. The Executive Director and the Director of Partnerships and Outreach of the small business and entrepreneurship program will work together with the Commerce Department to develop a strategy to ensure that all local partners are informed and have the opportunity to become partners in this initiative.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Develop a targeted outreach and marketing plan in order to attract eligible businesses to the program.
•    Develop high quality program collateral and marketing tools to utilize when approaching potential partnerships.
•    Develop and effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders who can contribute to the success of the program.
•    Work collaboratively with Commerce Department staff in order to leverage existing knowledge and relationships in the small business development arena.
•    Identify regional networking events, venues and activities targeting small businesses, and regularly attend these events.
•     Work with the Executive Director and Assistant Commerce Director to develop a strategy for coordinating efforts across partnerships in order to deliver a unified and comprehensive program.
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
•    Bachelors Degree in a business, communications and/or relevant field of study is required.  An advanced degree is preferred.
•    Five years experience in communications, public relations and/or business development. Knowledge of small business programs and stakeholders in Philadelphia a plus.
•    Knowledge of how to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and a wide range of business, industry, and community partners
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with graphic design software a plus.
•    Flexible work schedule to enable participation at evening and/or weekend events.
•    Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
•    Fluency in a second language a plus.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Letitia.McNeil@phila.gov by December 20, 2012. No phone calls please.