A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers. The City’s Law Department is comprised of over 220 lawyers and 100 support staff. The Law Department provides legal representation for the City in matters involving federal, state, and local agency litigation, commercial and real estate transactions, tax, regulatory issues, social services, and legislation. The Executive Team for the City of Philadelphia Law Department consists of the City Solicitor, First Deputy City Solicitor, Chief of Staff for the City Solicitor, the Chairs of the Litigation, Corporate and Tax and Social Services Law Groups, Director of Administration and Director of Professional Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Professional Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to help implement the Law Department’s various DEI and belonging initiatives. This role will be responsible for assisting with the execution of relevant programming, training, and other Department strategies to continue fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all personnel - which includes attracting and hiring talent.

Essential Functions

Duties of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator primarily consists of providing support to the Director of Professional Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to further the goals of City Solicitor and the Executive Team. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, as set by the Director of Professional Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (e.g., heritage month celebrations, Mansfield Rule participation, outreach, etc.), and assists with developing and executing relevant strategies that benefit both attorneys and staff.
• Supports Committees, coordinates affinity group meetings (full groups and leadership), and relevant diversity and inclusion events, programming, or educational campaigns.
• Updates and maintains various sections of the internal diversity, equity, inclusion and professional development website.
• Assists in professional development initiatives and events as necessary. Coordinate and facilitate identified trainings, help identify Department needs.
• Compiles and organizes data for the Department’s periodic reports surveys regarding diversity and inclusion, professional development, and recruiting.
• Recruiting activities such as sourcing, resume screening, scheduling, and coordinating interviews as well as helping to streamline the interview and offer process to optimize Law’s ability to secure talent.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs in order to identify the right talent; ensure goals are met, follow-up with candidates.
• Propose and implement ongoing innovations and improvements to the recruitment process

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and think proactively
• Computer skills required/desired for the position include:
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Forms, SharePoint)
• Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other virtual platforms
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding both routine and complex matters. Requires tact, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and complex environment, meeting and communicating around deadlines and successfully managing the daily workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner, to accomplish work and participate in team efforts.
• Ability to represent the Department with professionalism and honesty, consistently acting in an ethical manner.

Work-Life

The Law Department supports a robust work-life balance. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days. The in-office requirement is 15 hours per week – essentially two days – or as otherwise needed, based on business needs, such as in-person hearings or client meetings. Staff can opt to come into the office each day if desired.

• Experience working with diverse populations
• A bachelor’s degree in a human resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience in diversity recruitment is a plus

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: Up to $85,000 - Commensurate with education and experience

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx