Who We Are:
RHLS is a non -profit law firm with expertise in affordable, sustainable housing and community development. Our work is primarily focused on communities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. We provide innovative project and policy solutions that help create sustainable communities offering decent, safe, and affordable housing for lower -income households and neighborhoods. RHLS is a specialized program with in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN). Our relationship with PLAN includes funding that enables RHLS to provide free and low -cost services to nonprofit and community -based organizations throughout the Commonwealth. RHLS has offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, PA and Wilmington, DE. We are a truly unique public interest legal organization that provides transactional legal serv ices to organizational clients at no or low cost to support affordable housing and equitable community development in initiatives . We also share our expertise and insight with housing focused policymakers and community advocates and lead on many initiatives to advance housing
Position Details:
Our legal staff represents non -profit organizations and affiliate entities engaged in affordable housing and community and economic development. We provide community education and support clients who see k to engage in local, state, and national policy for housing justice. The core work of our attorneys involves highly sophisticated lawyering in real estate development transactional matters for non -profit organizations and related entities.
Organizational Overview:
The Department of Commerce is the umbrella organization for all economic development activity in the city and coordinates the work of related agencies. From small shops to large corporations, Commerce sets and leads policies to help businesses thrive. The Office of Business Services (OBS) is a unit within Commerce that provides direct customer service and information to business owners. Business Services Managers act as a concierge service for business owners in the City of Philadelphia.
Position Overview:
The Department of Commerce is looking to add a new Business Services Manager to the team to focus on business corridors in Philadelphia. The role of the Business Services Manager is to support and provide customer friendly service to businesses that operate within the City of Philadelphia. Each business manager is expected to take a proactive stance in the territories they service, identifying and implementing improvements to strengthen and grow the business environment.