Director of Digital Equity
Core
Develop and implement the City's Digital Equity Strategic Plan to increase access to affordable internet, technology devices, digital literacy training, and workforce development for Philadelphia residents.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Digital Equity
Builds
Digital equity programs, digital inclusion initiatives, and resident-facing digital navigation services
Domain
Public sector / Digital inclusion / Community development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, program management, budget administration, stakeholder engagement, public representation, operational leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Public Administration or related field, experience leading digital equity/broadband programs at city/state level, familiarity with federal digital equity grants (BEAD, ACP, Digital Equity Act), knowledge of navigator program models, proficiency in program evaluation and data-driven decision making
Technologies
BEAD, ACP, Digital Equity Act grants, E-Rate, OIT systems
Responsibilities
Develop long-term sustainability strategies for Digital Equity programs, oversee all Digital Equity programs and initiatives, oversee the City's Digital Navigator Program, build and maintain strategic relationships with government, nonprofit, and private sector stakeholders, serve as the primary executive representative for Digital Equity initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership