Agency Description
The Philly Counts office was originally created to support the 2020 Census. By working closely with community members and partners, this program increased understanding about the importance of the census, educated the public on how to participate, ensured responses from the public for a fair and accurate count, and supported filling census jobs.
The Philly Counts community engagement model has focused on leveraging community networks to further key administration priorities and to increase overall civic engagement in our communities to support a more equitable democracy in Philadelphia. This has included the trusted messenger model to assist the City’s COVID-19 response, mutual aid efforts, and the 2020 General Election.
Philly Counts is now helping direct community engagement efforts for the COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and other public and private partners, Philly Counts will leverage its existing network of staff and volunteers to provide COVID-19 outreach, education, organizing, and canvassing efforts to ensure that every neighborhood has 70% of their residents receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Job Description
The Philly Counts Communications and Digital Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing social media strategies to communicate the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage registration to receive the vaccination. The Communications and Digital Engagement Coordinator must be detail-oriented, work well independently, work well with team members from diverse backgrounds, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Coordinator will also work with partners and City departments to ensure a cohesive communications strategy and message across all communities and demographics with language access. The Communications and Digital Engagement Coordinator will develop new content for external email campaigns, and design presentations and various materials for print and digital collateral. The Communications and Digital Engagement Coordinator will create social media toolkits for partners on a regular basis and develop a system for tracking press hits and social posts. They will also convene a group of social media influencers, creating and executing a plan for maximum reach and impact. The ideal Philly Counts team member is idealistic yet practical, maintains a positive attitude, and is able to adapt to changes and setbacks. The Communications and Digital Engagement Coordinator will report directly to the Communications & Digital Engagement Manager.
This is a temporary, grant-funded position that ends at the completion of vaccination work or June 30, 2022, whichever comes first.