Employment opportunity - Chief of Staff for State Representative Tony Payton Jr.

Chief of Staff for State Representative Tony Payton Jr.

Tony Payton is hiring a chief of staff. The job is based in Philadelphia but requires you to travel to Harrisburg from time to time. If you have a desire to help people and are interested in public policy feel free to email a resume and cover letter to tpayton@pahouse.net or call him at 215-744-7901.

Chief of Staff for the 179th Legislative District Job Description:

- General oversight and management of both district offices.
- Partake in and oversee the implementation of constituent services.
- Maintain and expand upon relationships within the community.
- Maintain and expand upon relationships with the social service entities, community groups, and businesses community.
- Maintain and expand current initiatives which the Office of Representative Tony Payton Jr. coordinates such as the Frankford CSI and the Domestic Violence Task Force.
- Develop and provide oversight for the enactment of the numerous district-wide events such as senior, health, college and job fairs.
- Create the agenda and hold staff meetings once per week.
- Develop, research, and pilot legislation on behalf of the Representative Payton.
- Track the status of Representative Payton's pending legislation.
- Assign and staff the various community meetings throughout the district.
- Develop and write press releases.
- Develop and author op-ed articles for periodicals and the newspaper.

Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or significant related work experience with additional favorable consideration for work experience in governmental policy field.
- Knowledge of the legislative process and issues concerning legislation affecting Pennsylvania.
- Have excellent verbal skills public speaking abilities.
- Strong legislative research ability.
- Ability to effectively engage with and build alliances within the community.
- Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and individual performer to meet strict deadlines.

Philadelphia Congress Member Reception & Fashion Show

On behalf of the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women, I would like to invite you to participate in our unique Member Reception & Fashion Review. The Member Reception & Fashion Review will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. at the historic Cliveden House, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The purpose of the Member Reception & Fashion Review is to bring together the brilliant and creative minds of our African American women who are interested in progressing the mission of the Congress. Network, hear and share war stories and be encouraged by the successes of each other. Let us begin the dialogue on how we can better utilize our collective strength toward full economic and empowerment in the Philadelphia Region.

Sincerely,

Jacqui DeShields, Chair
Philadelphia Congress of National Congress of Black Women

Program

3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Networking
3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Introductions
Review of Organization’s History
Review of Mission Statement
Introduction of Committee Chairs
4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Fashion show
5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Introduction of Vendors
5:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Networking

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cliveden Historic House, 6401 Germantown Avenue (enter on Cliveden Street side), Philadelphia, PA 19144
Parking: Unmetered street parking is available around entrance
Cost: Free, donations and membership dues are welcome
Dress: Business casual

For vending opportunities, please contact JC Lamkin, pr@philacongressncbw.org









Map
Directions from City Hall
1: Start out going NORTH on N BROAD ST/PA-611 toward W OXFORD ST.
2: Turn LEFT onto W PIKE ST. 0.1 mi
3: Turn RIGHT onto GERMANTOWN AVE. 2.9 mi
4: End at 6401 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144-1925
Total Time: 18 minutesTotal Distance: 5.53 miles

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Donations
Membership Dues