Neighborhood Community Action Center (NCAC) Organizer

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

414d • $55,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The NCAC Organizer plays a crucial role in enhancing community safety, cleanliness, and environmental sustainability in Philadelphia. This position involves engaging with residents, addressing community issues, and fostering relationships with local stakeholders to promote economic opportunities and improve the quality of life in the district.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; relevant and equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and exercise sound judgment in the position.
• Previous work in non-profit or public sector is ideal.
• Strong computer skills, including navigating municipal websites and Microsoft programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Attend community meetings and report back issues that need to be addressed.
• Staff Neighborhood Community Action Centers, welcoming residents and logging their issues in the database.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Municipal, State, and Federal resources to assist residents with government resources.
• Assist residents in filling out paperwork for municipal services.
• Plan and execute events within the district.
• Staff Community Advisory Council and work with Neighborhood Advisory Council to monitor commercial corridors for illegal street vending, graffiti, safety, and other areas of concern.
• Identify needs of local businesses and pass them along to the Business Roundtable.
• Build relationships with economic centers and stakeholders to provide economic opportunities, such as hosting local job fairs and expungement clinics.
• Engage local businesses and share resources and funding opportunities for local educational institutions.
• Work with other committees to plan events that support school safety and sustainability.
• Identify solutions to provide before and after school programming and highlight enrichment opportunities for Pre-K, K-12, and CTE students.
• Collaborate with other committees and partners to ensure safe school and recreation center corridors.
• Build relationships and work with Police District's Community Relations and Crime Prevention officers.
• Establish local Town Watch groups and seek training from Town Watch Integrated Services (TWIS).
• Attend monthly Police Service Area meetings and District Captain Town Hall Meetings.
• Identify community groups needing 311 training and arrange for trainings.
• Report quality of life issues to the Community Advisory Board, including abandoned homes, trash, and non-working streetlights.
• Assist with organizing blocks, including recruiting block captains and working with the More Beautiful Committee.
• Identify housing issues, needs, and concerns within the neighborhood.
• Attend local RCO meetings and document issues raised, building relationships with RCOs.
• Stay up to date with local development projects and identify neighborhood environmental issues.
• Organize community clean-ups and recommend locations for BigBelly trash cans.
• Organize recycling bin giveaways and report graffiti.
• Identify issues affecting seniors and work with local senior-focused agencies to connect them to available social programs.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation through SEPTA's Key Advantage program.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to tuition discounts and scholarships with local colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees