New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, health and wellness, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shaping their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as a trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is one of only two community development organizations in Philadelphia chartered members of the NeighborWorks America network. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.
Function
The Garden Events Associate supports the Commercial Corridor and Small Business Support Manager with facilitating community events and private rentals at our properties. They will provide vital support in setup, execution, and breakdown of events, general maintenance of the properties, and event calendar coordinating. Additionally, they will help in fostering a positive experience for everyone involved in these events.
Funding
This is a temporary position funded by Garden Rental Revenues (100%).
The temporary employment period is scheduled to end on October 31, 2026.
Reports to
Commercial Corridor and Small Business Support Manager
Responsibilities
- Maintaining event calendars for both properties, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Help process deposit payments for rentals, following established procedures.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory of tools and garden supplies.
- Perform light maintenance tasks like sweeping walkways, tidying sidewalks, and watering plants (no heavy lifting required).
- Provide friendly and helpful on-site support during events, including assisting with basic setup and breakdown tasks.
- Welcome event patrons and address any questions or concerns they may have in a courteous and professional manner.
- Engage with neighbors and community members in a positive manner, fostering good relationships.
Compensation
The wage rate for this position will be $25.11/yr. with a part-time schedule, 25 hours per week. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. Office work hours are from 9am-5pm. This position will be on-site at our central office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Application
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via our Paylocity Application. Applications received by May 15, 2026, will be given full consideration. All candidate resumes are considered and kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally depending on the volume of inquiries.
Hiring process
Our hiring process includes a 20–30-minute interview with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager, and finally an hour-long “panel” interview with 4-8 staff members. Reference checks are conducted after the final interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NKCDC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion, language, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical ability. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized.
Compensation details: 25.11-25.11 Hourly Wage
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