Project Associates at Philidephia Development Partnership

PROJECT ASSOCIATE (Part-Time)
At Philadelphia Development Partnership

Philidelphia, PA
Posted: 2/04/11
Deadline: 3/30/2010
Contact Information: sban@pdp-inc.org

About the Organization
The Philadelphia Development Partnership (PDP) is a private non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate and promote successful microenterprises, thus creating economic prosperity and employment in distressed communities throughout the Philadelphia region. PDP provides a comprehensive array of micro loan products and business development services to 400 individuals annually to help them establish, stabilize or expand their small businesses.

Job Description
The Philadelphia Development Partnership (PDP) is a private non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate and promote successful microenterprises, thus creating economic prosperity and employment in distressed communities throughout the Philadelphia region. PDP provides a comprehensive array of micro loan products and business development services to 400 individuals annually to help them establish, stabilize or expand their small businesses.

The Project Associate is an important member of the PDP team who facilitates the organization’s signature program, the Peer Group Microenterprise Program. This position coordinates and assists with managing peer groups, markets and promotes the program and maintains all data and reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing/Outreach
•Conducting marketing/outreach strategies for programs and services, including canvassing target markets; distributing promotional materials; developing and maintaining relationships with key organizations that provide access to our target population; maintaining electronic social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Establishing strategic partnerships with organizations/businesses, etc.
• Organizing and conducting orientation sessions for programs and services
• Conducting on-going marketing activities targeted to PDP’s existing customers, customer database and target market
• Developing and implementing innovative marketing initiatives in order to reach target client demographics
• Identifying opportunities and representing the organization at networking events, business fairs, and other events
Peer Group Development
• Assist peer group facilitators with coordinating and managing groups and their activities including:
o Executing enrollment into Peer Program
o Coordinating/scheduling/hosting workshops, meetings, networking events, etc.
o Securing workshop/meeting/networking event facilities and resources (i.e. presentation equipment, materials, instructors/guest speakers, etc.)
o Coordinating and scheduling workshops/classes
o Corresponding with business development consultants, instructors, guests, etc.
o Assisting Director with creating Peer Group services and programs
• Maintaining and executing all reporting requirements for PDP’s Peer Group Microenterprise Program (including data input, writing program reports, files, etc.)
• Maintaining and executing all client data input required for program reports and statistics
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Entrepreneurial Development


Qualifications
The position requires a flexible, energetic and highly organized individual with excellent communications skills who has an outgoing personality and is able to be results-oriented. Must have demonstrated experience working with diverse and underserved populations. Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and have the ability to multi-task. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

TO APPLY: Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail with “Project Associate” in the subject header to: Philadelphia Development Partnership, ATTN: Earl Boyd at eboyd@pdp-inc.org. No phone calls please.