Peoples Budget Project Manager (Part-Time Opportunity)

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The People's Budget Project Manager will oversee the operations of the People's Budget Office, a project aimed at empowering residents to engage in the municipal budgeting process through education, advocacy, and collaboration. This part-time role involves managing project logistics, community engagement, and collaboration with artists to ensure the city budget reflects the priorities of all Philadelphians. The position is primarily based in Philadelphia with some remote work flexibility, averaging 20 hours per week from January 2024 to May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the People's Budget Office project and physical office at Love Park.
• Develop and maintain the project timeline and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate logistics for Budget 101 workshops, community events, and artist residencies.
• Manage communications with partners, contractors, stakeholders, and other project staff.
• Track project expenses and manage the budget in coordination with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
• Negotiate and manage fees, timelines, contracts, and performance expectations.
• Ensure necessary authorizations, licenses, agreements, and contracts are drafted, approved, executed, and filed appropriately.
• Process artist and vendor invoices.
• Order all supplies/materials for production and installation.
• Build and sustain relationships with community organizations, city departments, and partners.
• Coordinate outreach efforts to ensure broad participation and language access.
• Support the planning and execution of public events at Love Park and sites around the city.
• Assist in the Artist in Residence program including coordinating residencies at Love Park.
• Facilitate collaboration between artists, community members, and city departments to visualize budget priorities through public art.
• Assist in setting up the People's Budget Office at Love Park and coordinate displays of artwork.
• Maintain detailed records of project activities, participant feedback, and outcomes.
• Work with an evaluator to prepare reports for funders, city officials, and Mural Arts leadership.
• Work with an evaluator to measure project impact and inform future iterations.
• Work with project designer to develop project communication assets including social media posts, event flyers, and educational materials.
• Assist in maintaining the People's Budget Office social media IG page and website.
• Coordinate communications needs with Mural Arts communications staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably in public art/socially engaged art, civic engagement, or community organizing.
• Strong organizational, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and applying anti-oppression principles.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with artists, partners, and city officials.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia neighborhoods and the city budget process is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Philadelphia neighborhoods and the city budget process.

Benefits

• Compensation of $30 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to engage in community-focused projects.