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Community Initiatives Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

14 employees hold this title in Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Median total compensation for the role is $15,875, above the department median of $14,408.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $256.7K
Role median: $15,875
Agency median: $14,408
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,738$45,956+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Philadelphia

Community Initiatives Specialist is held in 6 City of Philadelphia departments. In Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, the median of $15,875 ranks #2 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Ppr Parks and Recreation

$19,997 · 8

Public Works Department Water

$15,619 · 5

Dpd Planning and Development

$13,519 · 8

PPD Police

$13,271 · 9

Dbh Behavioral Health Id Services

$12,186 · 1

Median total compensation for the Community Initiatives Specialist role in other City of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Sarah Giskin

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2022 total comp

$52,382

Base pay: $52,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,382
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,521
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 36145
Total Pay: $52,382

Sarah Giskin is a Community Initiatives Specialist at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $52,382.

Vincent Eldering

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2025 total comp

$27,668

Base pay: $27,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,668
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,409
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 46580
Total Pay: $27,668

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Vincent Eldering serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,668.

Paul Walchak

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2022 total comp

$22,222

Base pay: $2,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,222
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,404
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 11996
Total Pay: $22,222

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Paul Walchak serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $22,222.

Gaspar Santos

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$21,499

Base pay: $18,357
Overtime: $2,544
Other pay: $599
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,499
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,156
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 20379
Total Pay: $21,499

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Gaspar Santos serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,499.

Alisesha Vaughn

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$19,967

Base pay: $17,243
Overtime: $2,376
Other pay: $348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,967
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,374
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 42176
Total Pay: $19,967

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Alisesha Vaughn serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,967.

Andrew White

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$17,622

Base pay: $17,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,622
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,374
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 41891
Total Pay: $17,622

Andrew White works as a Community Initiatives Specialist for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Andrew earned $17,622 in 2026.

Joseph Nevin

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,440

Base pay: $16,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,440
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $60,586
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 42569
Total Pay: $16,440

Joseph Nevin holds the role of Community Initiatives Specialist at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,440.

Robert Roy

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,310

Base pay: $15,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,310
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,794
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 44867
Total Pay: $15,310

Robert Roy is a Community Initiatives Specialist at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,310.

John Grayson

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,508

Base pay: $14,014
Overtime: $494
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,508
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,794
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 52213
Total Pay: $14,508

John Grayson works as a Community Initiatives Specialist for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. John earned $14,508 in 2026.

Joyce Nelson

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,231

Base pay: $14,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,231
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,008
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 3386
Total Pay: $14,231

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Joyce Nelson serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,231.

Cynthia Stockton-Moore

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$12,281

Base pay: $12,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,281
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,008
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 54366
Total Pay: $12,281

Cynthia Stockton-Moore is a Community Initiatives Specialist at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,281.

Angel Chambers

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2022 total comp

$11,694

Base pay: $11,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $362
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,694
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,335
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 28787
Total Pay: $11,694

Angel Chambers holds the role of Community Initiatives Specialist at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,694.

Jeanine Baxter

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$6,113

Base pay: $5,809
Overtime: $305
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,113
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,008
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 55109
Total Pay: $6,113

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Jeanine Baxter serves as a Community Initiatives Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,113.

Joel Austin

Community Initiatives Specialist/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2024 total comp

$4,738

Base pay: $4,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,738
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,252
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2J59
Public Id: 43806
Total Pay: $4,738

Joel Austin works as a Community Initiatives Specialist for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Joel earned $4,738 in 2024.