Our Team
The rest of our staff team is made up of part-time contractors, including:
Steve Taylor, Communications
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staylor@parksrecheroes.org
Jennifer Shropshire, Strategic Planning
www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shropshire-4313157/
Nunera Amun, Communications
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Dennis Maurice Dumpson, Sponsorship
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Board Members
Dr Darren Lipsomb
Darren is the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Philadelphia Community College. “I am committed to bettering myself, the people that I come into contact with each day, and the various communities in which I am included. I do so through my own continual pursuit of knowledge, formally and informally, and by facilitating others' pursuit and gain of knowledge. I also do so through a commitment to personally outputting positive energy and leading by example even in taking on tasks that are perceivably menial. My industry is higher education, but what drives me is the opportunity to see people and communities progress.”
Kara Franklin
Kara is Assistant Principal at Russell Byers Charter School and a Curriculum Developer at The Antiracism Academy.
Internships
We are seeking interns for the following campaigns
Site Profiles
Building on a history of white papers and report cards on the Parks and Recreation system, we have set a goal to profile each of the 300+ parks and recreation centers in Philadelphia and give a citywide overview of the opportunities and needs across the system. Interns will work on data collection, site visits, basic GIS analysis, infographics and preparing presentations for City Council.
Heroes Celebration
The staff and volunteers of the Parks and Recreation Department are often unsung heroes in their neighborhoods. We are launching an awards and recognition programs that will tell the stories of our heroes and culminate in an awards ceremony gala at a Recreation Center. Interns will work on organizing the awards ceremony, identifying potential sponsors and in-kind contributions and promoting our heroes stories.
Communications
Help us grow our online presence by producing content for our website, newsletter and social media accounts.
To apply, email adoty@philaparks.org with your resume and a cover letter. Call Alex at (215) 326-9229 with any questions.