<p>The Philadelphia Commission on Human relations is hiring a Deputy Director for Community Relations to lead their dedicated team. Candidates with significant and progressively responsible experience in community organization, social work, counseling or guidance, adult education, public relations, conflict resolution or human relations work along with experience supervising subordinate staff engaged in the resolution of community and neighborhood conflicts and crises are encouraged to apply for this leadership role.</p> <p>Apply by May 11, 2025!</p> <p>Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee!</p> <ul> <li>Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness. </li><li>Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails. </li><li>Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too! </li></ul> <p>Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!</p> <p>ABOUT THE POSITION</p> <p>This is deputy director level Human Relations work directing the operations of a major division within the City's Commission charged with eliminating discrimination in employment, housing and real property, city services, and public accommodations. The Deputy Director in the Community Relations Division supervises through subordinate supervisors, the community relations and education programs aimed at achieving these objectives by promoting understanding, cooperation and conflict resolution and by advancing equal rights and opportunity, fair treatment and fair housing for all city residents. Work includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and coordinating operations, recommending the establishment and modification of policies and procedures, and providing public education support to the various functional areas of the Commission and outside agencies, when applicable. It also includes interacting with members of the Human Relations Commission, City Council, attorneys, governmental and private agency officials, complainants and respondents, is important in the work. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Commission on Human Relations.</p>