DEPARTMENT: City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)

DIVISION: Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP)

PROGRAM: Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) works to make healthy living easier for residents. We recognize that structural factors shape health; thus, we work to change systems, policies, and environments to improve health outcomes, rather than focusing exclusively on health-promoting behaviors. Our goal is to reduce the burden of chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, asthma) and injury (including gun violence) for Philadelphians across the life course. We do this through program areas in nutrition and physical activity, tobacco control, health partnerships, and injury prevention, with cross-cutting initiatives in communications, community partnerships, research and evaluation, and policy. We take a people-centered, data-driven approach to programming and policy design. We look to solutions grounded in research and build evidence with our own data. This process drives policy and environmental changes to improve health for all people.

We believe:

All people should live to their fullest potential in environments that allow them to grow and thrive.
Progress only happens when we treat all people and communities with dignity, care, and respect.
Good government works in full partnership with community.
Knowledge comes in many forms and from many places in our society.

For more information on our work, please see www.foodfitphilly.org and www.phila.gov/health.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Built Environment Coordinator will identify and implement strategies to support effective chronic disease prevention, with a focus on healthy built environments. This full-time, on-site position in CDIP’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (NPA) will lead and support initiatives related to improving public space, supporting active transportation, and activating and promoting public space with physical activity and social connection. This position reports to the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program Manager.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:

Coordinate PHL Park Routes, a shared effort of multiple City agencies to improve park access, especially where it is limited by the High Injury Network, by combining resources to repair sidewalks, calm traffic, increase shade, add comfortable gathering spaces, and support clean, green, vibrant, and connected communities.
Manage partner contracts and collaborations, including with Fairmount Park Conservancy and We Walk PHL, Clean Air Council Feet First Philly and Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grants, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation aquatic fitness programming at public pools.
Work with community members and organizations to assess and improve neighborhood walkability, including through activation and promotion of public spaces.
Develop and coordinate new strategies and partnerships, including conducting background research; recruiting participants; organizing timelines and activities; monitoring and reporting on progress; and ensuring internal and external communication.
Perform ongoing policy and landscape analysis, including staying abreast of relevant City and partner plans and initiatives and identifying potential synergies, intersections, and conflicts.
Represent CDIP in coalitions and working groups.
Manage grants and contracts.
Produce presentations, reports, and media content.
Track and analyze data.
Document and organize work process and products.
Other activities and responsibilities as needed

SKILLS:

Proven ability to build partnerships and facilitate collaborations with many different stakeholders
Experience in project management and program coordination, with an ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, navigate changes, and balance competing demands
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in preparing reports, presentations, and other products that effectively communicate findings, strategies, and recommendations
Exemplary follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to organize work
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Creativity, flexibility, integrity, and humility
Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods and communities
Understanding of parks and public spaces, streets and sidewalks, and related infrastructure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Google Suite (e.g., Google Drive), and Adobe Suite, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
Ability and willingness to travel citywide for meetings, events, site visits, and program activities
Ability to support events and programming outside of typical work hours, when needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Two or more years of experience with project management, network coordination, community engagement, or related

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, $60,000-$80,000 per year, plus benefits.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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