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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><font face="garamond" size=6><b>Southwest
Community Development Corporation<br>
</font><font face="garamond">JOB DESCRIPTION<br>
</b> <br>
<br>
</font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"><u>Title:</u></font>
<font size=4><b>NAC Community Organizer<br>
</b></font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"><u> <br>
Position Summary:<br>
</u> <br>
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) is an extension of the Office of
Housing and Community Development (OHCD) of the City of Philadelphia, the
purpose of which is to organize communities, promote housing programs,
and provide information to residents. This information is provided
through various methods, including Service Area Briefings (community
meetings) and our quarterly newsletter.<br>
<br>
The NAC Community Organizer will report to the Executive Director. The
Organizer is primarily responsible for targeting low-moderate income
people; aid in the prevention or elimination of blight; and/or meet
community needs having a particular urgency. They will be responsible for
implementing all activities under the contract with OHCD.<br>
</font><font face="garamond"> <br>
</font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"><u>Responsibilities:<br>
</u> <br>
The NAC is responsible to provide neighborhood citizens with adequate
opportunity to participate in neighborhood level planning; contribute to
the direct delivery of services by City sponsored programs; and to be the
representative organization to provide information and assistance on the
activities within the NAC boundaries. <br>
</font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman" size=2> <br>
</font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"><b>NAC activities and
Programs:<br>
</b></font><font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Promote City housing programs and disseminate information.<br>
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size=1>
</font>Promote programs and services of Southwest CDC.<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Organize and facilitate quarterly community meetings in the target
area.<br>
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size=1>
</font>Facilitate education workshops associated with NAC programs.<br>
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size=1>
</font>Actively link organizations and institutions to the
community.<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Have knowledge of the neighborhood and the resources within our
CDC target area.<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Create and distribute a quarterly newsletter.<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Keep neighborhood resource directory updated and
distributed.<br>
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size=1>
</font>Attend regular neighborhood-wide community meetings (CityLights,
12<sup>th</sup> Police District Workshops, etc.)<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Maintain a database of neighborhood conditions (block surveys,
property info, etc.).<br>
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size=1>
</font>Survey existing conditions such as vacant properties and lots.
<br>
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size=1>
</font>Advocate on behalf of PHA tenants regarding repairs and/or
services.<br>
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size=1>
</font>Promote self-sufficiency through in-house employment
information.<br>
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size=1>
</font><i>Southwest Pride Day Parade and Festival:<br>
</i><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">1.</font><font face="Times New Roman,
Times" size=1>
</font>Assist in recruiting volunteers<br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">2.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Participate in the planning committee<br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">3.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Carry out related tasks<br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"> <br>
<br>
</font><font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font><i>Garden Club:<br>
</i><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">1.</font><font face="Times New Roman,
Times" size=1>
</font>Distribute gardening supplies (tools, seeds when available)<br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">2.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Organize monthly meetings to promote gardening and gardening
education. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">3.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Recruit gardeners. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">4.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Actively market and promote the program. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">5.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Develop and maintain list of block clubs and block captains with
gardens. <br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font><i>Administrative Reporting:<br>
</i><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">1.</font><font face="Times New Roman,
Times" size=1>
</font>Submit a monthly report, attached with minutes, resolutions
adopted, staff activities, director’s report, and issues requiring OHCD
attention. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">2.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Request for clean & seal, acquisition, sheriff sale and/or
demolitions petitions. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">3.</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>Report the number of people receiving services on a monthly basis.
<br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"> <br>
<u>Qualifications:<br>
</u> <br>
The NAC Organizer must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have
2 years experience in outreach or community development work. The
NAC Organizer must have an excellent, outgoing, personal presentation,
including being neat, well-spoken and enthusiastic about community
development work. It is preferred that the organizer be knowledgeable
about city-wide housing programs and the community development
field. S/He should be self-motivated and have a strong commitment
to aiding low-moderate income neighborhoods. S/He must also have
excellent writing skills, be organized, self-motivated and able to work
without close supervision. S/He must be a team player who can take
constructive criticism. S/He must have the means to travel
independently throughout the city. The position requires computer
experience with word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database
software, specifically Microsoft Office and Publisher. Many evening
and weekend meetings required attendance. It is preferred that you
are a Southwest Philadelphia resident. <br>
<u> <br>
Salary and Hours: <br>
</u>The NAC Community Organizer position requires a minimum of 37.5 hours
per week as an exempt employee. Annual salary is set at
$27,300. <br>
<br>
<u>Benefits: <br>
</u>Once the 90-day probationary period is complete and as long as he/she
remains an employee, the NAC Community Organizer shall be entitled to:
<br>
</font><font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
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</font>11 paid holidays, <br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>15 annual sick days and 15 annual vacation days,<br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
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</font>health insurance benefits, <br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
size=1>
</font>long term disability insurance, <br>
<font face="wingdings">§</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times"
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</font>$25,000 life insurance policy. <br>
<font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman"> <br>
<u>Submit resume to: <br>
</u>Donna M. Henry, Executive Director <br>
Southwest Community Development Corporation<br>
6328 Paschall Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142<br>
</font><font face="garamond">215-729-7441 ~ Fax: 215-726-5719<br>
</font><font face="Book Antiqua, Bookman">[EMAIL PROTECTED]<br>
</font><font face="Bookman Old Style, Bookman" size=2
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Ed Schwartz, Institute for the Study of Civic Values, 1218 Chestnut
St.,<br>
Rm. 702, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 215-238-1434
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