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We have compiled the following set of internship, job, and project opportunities primarily for students of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, other students and members of the public are welcome to also look through these opportunities.

In some cases, we will leave opportunities up even if the original application deadline has passed because there might still be related opportunities at that organization.

If you would like to post an internship or job opportunity here, contact Katie Koski.

 

Fellowships

Internships

In MA

Jobs

Fellowships

(detailed descriptions)

 


the Strategic Data Project (SDP) Fellowship
Fellowship

About the Organization: Housed at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, the Strategic Data Project (SDP) partners with school districts, charter school networks, and state education agencies to bring high quality research methods and data analysis to bear on strategic management and policy decisions.  Our mission is to transform the use of data in education to improve student achievement. We believe that (1) policy and management decisions directly influence schools’ and teachers’ ability to improve student achievement; and (2) valid and reliable data analysis significantly improves the quality of decision-making.  We believe that if we are able to bring together the right people, the right data, and the right analysis, then significantly better decision-making – as measured by student outcomes – will occur.

 

SDP pursues this mission through through three core strategies: 1) placing and supporting analytic leaders in agencies for a two-year Fellowship; 2) conducting rigorous diagnostic analyses using the agencies’ data; and 3) scaling our work with partners to broadly impact K-12 education.  You can find an introduction and background to the SDP diagnostic here.  Both the diagnostic work and the work of SDP Fellows provide a foundation for decisions that improve student achievement and allocate resources wisely. SDP will disseminate its tools and methods, to broaden our reach beyond the places where we are engaged in two-year partnerships. We anticipate that significant findings will generate a growing demand for reliable research and data analysis, fundamentally altering the way decisions are made in public education.

About the Fellowship: Everyday education leaders—teachers, administrators, principals, superintendents, and policy officials—make important decisions that effect the lives of students. The Strategic Data Project (SDP) partners with school districts, charter school networks, and state education agencies to bring high quality research methods and data analysis to bear on strategic management and policy decisions that effect K-12 education in America. A key element of this partnership is the SDP Fellowship, a two-year opportunity for talented, analytic leaders.

The SDP Fellowship places talented analysts in partner agencies where Fellows work to influence policy decisions that impact student outcomes. SDP Fellows are entrepreneurial change agents who are tenaciously dedicated to transforming how key policy and management decisions are made in public education. Fellows help partner agencies break through strategic issues that benefit from robust analysis. They also provide needed analytic talent and support to other projects in the agency. Upon acceptance to the program, Fellows are immediately placed in full-time analytic leadership roles reporting to a cabinet-level position (e.g. Chief of Data and Accountability, Chief Academic Officer or other top executives) within the agency. As a group, SDP Fellows will form a network of analytic leaders committed to impacting education reform through research and data.

More information.

Criteria:

The Strategic Data Project seeks candidates who possess:

1. An advanced Degree (Master’s level or higher)

2. A strong background in quantitative analysis

  • Master’s level (or equivalent) knowledge of statistical analysis to provide agencies with the capacity for data-driven decision making
  • Experience in practical data analysis and familiarity with research design

3. Proven leadership and management experience

  • At least four years of professional work experience, including a successful track record of managing projects and change initiatives
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and drive – humility, flexibility, patience and resilience in order to address multiple barriers and see projects from beginning to end

4. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to cultivate relationships, identify high-value projects and push them forward
  • Ability to develop and manage relationships within and beyond the organization
  • Experience communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences

5. Demonstrated passion for education reform

  • Interest and passion for initiating change in the education sector, advancing the use of data and analysis in policy decision-making and improving educational outcomes.

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annual salary plus benefits; $2,000 individual professional development account.

Application Details: The first step to becoming an SDP Cohort 4 Fellow is to complete the online application beginning Monday, March 19 through Friday, June 15, 2012.

First round applications due: April 16, 2012

Second round applications due: June 15, 2012

We will hold two rounds of applications, with priority given to first round applicants.  Any remaining open positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

 

 

 

Internships

(detailed descriptions)


Abt SRBI
Transportation Research Intern

We are pleased to announce an exciting internship opportunity at Abt SRBI, a division of Abt Associates, at the Abt headquarters offices located in Cambridge, MA.

This internship is best suited for a student (or part-time student/non-student) interested in the field of Urban Studies, City Planning and Transportation.  In this position, the candidate will have the opportunity to play a large role in executing large scale transportation research projects for major U.S. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

Job Details: 

  • Maximum of 20 hours per week
  • Internship to begin May 2012 and continue through summer; ideally, the candidate will continue through the full year
  • Paid Internship (hourly pay to be discussed)

Job Duties:

  • Manage components of large scale transportation research projects under the supervision of senior project staff
  • Serve as liaison between data collection department and project team
  • Supervise data collection processes and ensure best practices are in effect
  • Assist with project-related tasks such as management, manipulation and cleaning of geographic data

The Ideal Candidate’s Qualifications:

  • Interest in topics related to transportation, urban planning, and research
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with an ability to effectively communicate with different organizational divisions
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and handle multiple project-related duties
  • Quantitative and logical thinking skills
  • Experience with data management and/or knowledge of survey research methodology
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Statistical software knowledge (SPSS) is a plus

Please e-mail your letter of interest and resume to:

Zack Homer

Analyst/Project Manager, Abt SRBI

z.homer@srbi.com

55 Wheeler Street

Cambridge, MA 02138


Charles Group Consulting Company
Internships

Growing lobbying firm representing progressive clients and issues seeks motivated, energetic, articulate, and bright interns to work with principals in firm. Unique opportunity to meet and interact with legislators, experience advocacy and lobbying first hand, help give voice to meaningful issues and constituencies,

Charles Group Consulting Company Description

Charles Group Consulting (CGC) is a government affairs consulting and issues management firm located in downtown Boston specializing in superior representation of government affairs needs; innovative grassroots organizing; and media relations for progressive organizations and issues. CGC offers its clients exceptional policy analysis, strategic planning, government affairs representation, and programming designed to bring together a client’s employees, stakeholders, and others to build long-term relationships with law makers and achieve desired policy outcomes. CGC principals have a collective 20 years of experience in the field of public policy and advocacy and have lobbied on some of the most complex and controversial issues in Massachusetts.

Position Summary

Charles Group Consulting seeks energetic, bright, resourceful, and capable interns to assist our firm in providing exceptional service to our clients. Candidate should be highly motivated and have strong interpersonal skills. Interns will be assisting the firm in all aspects of government affairs consulting, and will have a unique opportunity to shadow our professional lobbyists at the Massachusetts State House. Interns will work closely with both legislators and clients to influence and negotiate favorable legislative outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with policy research and analysis
  • Schedule meetings with policy makers and clients
  • Attend committee hearings, meetings and legislative events on behalf of CGC
  • Draft letters, action alerts, and other written communication
  • Assist in organizing grassroots advocacy
  • Conduct policy analysis and track legislation for clients
  • Use company databases
  • Complete light administrative work

Qualifications

  • Highly positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Interest in politics and/or policy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent project management and planning skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills with strong working knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts legislature and or politics preferred

Salary: Unpaid but will work with colleges and universities who offer credit for internships or field placements

Hours: Monday and Wednesday

Start Date: Start immediately with flexible end date

Job description.

Application Information: Email cover letter and resume to Julie Bolduc at jbolduc@charlesgroupconsulting.com.

Application Deadline:  Accepting until filled


Center for Clean Air Policy
Climate Adaptation Intern

About the host CCAP’s mission is to significantly advance cost-effective and pragmatic air quality and climate policy through analysis, dialogue and education to reach a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders worldwide. CCAP’s adaptation program works with public and private sector decision makers and practitioners to enhance community resilience protect critical infrastructure and foster sustainable economies.

About the position: CCAP seeks applications for a Climate Adaptation Internship.  The intern will assist CCAP staff to advance corporate and community climate preparedness.  This temporary position is located in CCAP’s Washington, DC offices.  This position is available immediately for 6 months. Full time is preferred, but part time will be considered for students.  Job description.

Compensation: This is a paid internship with no benefits provided.

Application Information: Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications, resume and writing sample should be sent to: Jseas@ccap.org. Please also reference where you learned of the position. To expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type “Adaptation Intern” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Application Deadline: Accepting until filled


Center for Clean Air Policy
Transportation Intern

About the host: CCAP’s mission is to significantly advance cost-effective and pragmatic air quality and climate policy through analysis, dialogue and education to reach a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders worldwide. CCAP’s transportation program focuses on assessing and enhancing the environmental and economic benefits of transportation and land use policies.

About the position: CCAP seeks applications for a transportation & climate change internship. This temporary position is located in CCAP’s Washington, DC offices.  This position is available immediately for 6 months. Full time is preferred, but part time will be considered for students.

Job description.

Compensation: This is a paid internship with no benefits provided.

Application Information: Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications, resume and writing sample should be sent to: jseas@ccap.org. Please also reference where you learned of the position.  To expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type “Transportation Intern” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Application Deadline: Accepting until filled


City of Boston
Internships

A City of Boston Internship provides students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program a rigorous learning experience, gaining valuable skills from a City Department. Interns will have the opportunity to not only gain valuable professional experience in municipal government but to provide useful contributions that will help the City to deliver a high level of service to neighborhoods and residents. Graduate interns must be currently enrolled, or accepted in, a graduate program. Internship positions have on-going availability throughout the academic calendar and summer. Internships are managed by supervisors in individual departments; there is no central internship application for on-going positions. Departments require applicants to apply to an individual posting and not all departments may offer internships. If you are interested in interning in a specific department that does not have a posting, you can email a detailed description of your interest to internships@cityofboston.gov

For more information about specific available internships go to:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/internships/studentportal/postings.aspx

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis


Columbia University and the New York City Commission on Human Rights
Research Assistant

MULTIPLE OPENINGS – SUMMER 2012
POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant (Part-Time)
PROJECT: Urban Field Research Study on Housing Dynamics with Columbia University and the New York City Commission on Human Rights

STUDY DESCRIPTION: We are conducting an urban field research study to assess the dynamics of the rental housing market in New York City. As part of this study, we are seeking a diverse pool of research assistants to conduct qualitative and survey-based field research to understand the diversity of interactions and processes that occur in the New York City rental housing market.

DURATION OF WORK: The study is currently hiring research assistants for summer 2012. Research assistants are expected to be available to work from May 29, 2012 through August 31, 2012, for 15 to 20 hours per week. (Different start and end dates may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis for qualified job candidates with conflicting academic-year schedules.) Those hired for the position must be available during business hours at least two days during the work week during their tenure with the study. Project staff do not work on City holidays. Staff will report to study offices in the Financial District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Traveling anywhere in New York City’s five boroughs to conduct field visits.
- Replying to rental housing advertisements, interacting with landlords and brokers, setting up and conducting visits, and viewing apartments on a daily basis during business hours from Monday to Friday.
- Collecting rich and detailed field notes on all interactions that occur during the housing search process.
- Coding data from field notes into quantitative survey measures.
- Entering data into a secure online platform.
- Managing and organizing all fieldwork-related documentation.
- Successfully completing a training session prior to starting work.
- Communicating with project manager regularly regarding assignments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least an undergraduate with concentration in the social sciences, public policy, law, theatre arts, or relevant creative fields.
- Ability to interact with diverse people in a variety of social situations.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple objectives at once.
- Problem solving skills, professionalism, common sense, communication skills, attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to follow through on tasks.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to develop and maintain expertise in qualitative fieldwork and survey research methods.

COMPENSATION:
$8/hour. Subway fare is provided for transit to and from appointments. Internship credit available for students by arrangement with your university institution.

TO APPLY:
If interested, submit a cover letter and resume (1 page max)  in a single PDF file by email to cuhousingstudy@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012. Please indicate in the cover letter the dates during which you would be available to work.

Application Deadline: May 11, 2012


Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED)
Creative Economy Intern

Massachusetts defines the creative economy to include without limitation the many interlocking industry sectors that center on providing creative services such as advertising, architecture or creating and promoting intellectual property products such as arts, film, computer games, multimedia, or design.  Our Commonwealth is on the leading edge in supporting our cultural non-profits, individual artists, and creative industries, which we see as among the most important keys to economic development in the Commonwealth.

About the position: The main project for the 2012 intern will be the generation of a report based off of the CreativeNEXT focus group meetings throughout the Commonwealth. The report will be presented to the Massachusetts Creative Economy Council in September 2012 to inform their future priorities.  More information.

Application Information: If you have any questions about the internship opportunity please contact Helena Fruscio, the Creative Economy Industry Director, at 617-788-3302 or  helena.fruscio@state.ma.us.

Posted: April 27, 2012


iSTARTUP Community Centers
Research Intern

If you are a graduate student with interest in public policy, social sciences, business or biology, apply to be a Research Lead or Research Assistant with iSTARTUP, an organization that provides its members with the tools to live purpose-driven lives, personally and professionally. iSTARTUP is an organization re-purposing vacant public school buildings to be community centers of personal and professional innovation. iSTARTUP offers individuals and organizations three main services: personal and professional discovery workshops, co-working space and startup incubation space. Our goal is to launch the first iSTARTUP Community Center in the Boston area before the end of this year (2011). This is a great opportunity to sink your teeth into challenging and independently generated research, and then to see your project translated into valuable real-world results. You will also be offered personal and professional development training in exchange for your work. There are several topics that require research.

Please review listing before applying.

http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/JNwKHX6nFz5P/

Application Deadline: Posted on October 6, 2011
(Email Sarah Anders to apply)


Families United in Education Leadership (FUEL)
Communications and Development Intern

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION
Families United in Educational Leadership (FUEL) is committed to creating a path to higher education on which low income families can support their children through matched savings. At FUEL, we believe that family ambition is one of the most important factors in educational attainment. We want to expand the focus of educational reform to include families. All FUEL activities culminate in our mission to galvanize communities to foster the ambition of low income families for their children’s higher education. This position will support the communication and development activities of the Institutional Advancement function of FUEL.

Responsibilities:
DEVELOPMENT-
Research potential funding sources: prepare spread sheet of applicable funders with deadlines, process, nature of the fit and guidelines.

Support the Director of Grants Development and Administration in preparing packages, creation of emails, writing grants and tracking reports, particularly for our partner La Vida Inc (LV), but also for FUEL as well.

COMMUNICATIONS-
Undertake follow up list of items that arise from weekly strategy sessions with Elevate Communications.

Assist the Chief Operating Officer in executing various institutional advancement projects, much of which will be in support of LV activities but will also be integral to FUEL as well.

Assist Communications Manager in the development and maintenance of promotional materials, including newsletters, and flyers, social media & email communication.

ELIGIBILITY:
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Level of education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required skills:
Computer Skills: Microsoft office, Adobe Creative Suites Strong writing and research skills Familiarity with web & social media platforms (wordpress, twitter, facebook, youtube, RSS)
Attention to detail
Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced not for profit environment

Compensation: stipend $1250

Application Deadline: Accepting Until Filled

Application: Phone inquiries are not accepted. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Gene Miller at g.miller@fuelaccounts.org. Please include the position name in the subject line of your
email.


The Fund for the Public Interest
Internship

About the host: The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations across the country.  We run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, USPIRG, and Environment America. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.

About the position: Currently, we have paid positions open on our campaign staff in each of our locations.  We require that interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication skills.  As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues.  You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations.  While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

Application Information: Please go to our website for more information:   http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/citizen-outreach-staff

Posted: April 13, 2012


‘g’ Green Design Center
Summer Intern

  • Internship Description: The purpose of this position is to provide hands-on experience for an intern in the field of green building, design, business management and communications, while supporting the successful operation of ‘g’ Green Design Center. Daily Activities: • Assist Showroom Manager with client projects which may include assistance with purchase orders, receiving products, tracking orders, correspondence, and project management. • Assist in management operation of Lightspeed (Point of sale software), including product/supplier data, updating price lists, inventory control. • Assist President with Business Development and Administrative Responsibilities o Assist with social media communications o Assist with product research • Assist with operational activities which may include answering phone, distributing mail, pumping paint, maintaining showroom library materials and retail products. Support Sales Team • Prepare and send jobs for bid • Prepare quotes for customers as requested by Sales • Assist customers in showroom as back-up • Mix paint Weekly: • Monitor internal supplies, i.e. postage, envelops, cash register reserves, etc • Computer backup Special: • Special project assignments, i.e. operations manual, employee handbook, cooperative marketing agreements, community outreach. – Directly responsible to President and Showroom Manager – Need to be responsible handling money – Need to be able to deal with the public in a helpful and professional manner – 15 hour/week minimum commitment. Showroom open Monday – Saturday 10AM – 5PM
  •  Compensation:  Unpaid
  • Characteristics/Qualifications Preferred: Background in interior design, architecture, construction, business management and/or communications. Demonstrable knowledge and interest in sustainability. Students in Environmental Science and related programs are encouraged to apply. Computer fluency – Mac: Office Suite, Sketch-Up, social media communications. We will teach POS system. An interest and ability in writing is preferred.
  • Instructions for Applying: Send resume and letter demonstrating knowledge of the field and skills required, via email.

Application Deadline:  July 7 2012


Jobs for the Future
Social Networking Internship
About the host: Jobs for the Future develops, implements, and promotes new education and workforce strategies that help communities, states, and the nation compete in a global economy. In more than 200 communities across 43 states, JFF improves the pathways leading from high school to college to family-sustaining careers.
About the position: The intern will work under the supervision of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions (NFWS) Deputy Director to develop and roll out an on-line social network used by employee/trainees to report on their progress in job training and beyond, and by employers to report their satisfaction with the progress of the employee. The position requires the ability to be creative, to work with web design contractors, conduct research on program design and advance project deliverables as a member of a project team.  The Intern reports directly to the NFWS Deputy Director and works with a team consisting of NFWS staff, site coaches and regional collaborative directors.  Click HERE for more information.

Compensation: This is an hourly paid internship position (between $15 and 17.50).

Start date: May 2012

Duration: Mid-May – August 2012

Hours per week: 40 hours

Location: Jobs for the Future, 88 Broad St., 8th FL, Boston, MA 02110

Application Information: To apply, please click on this link and apply online at http://www.​jff.​org/​jobs to submit a resume and cover letter describing how your interests and experience correspond with the job requirements and project.

Posted: May 11, 2012


The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Division of Housing Stabilization Internship

Description:  The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking graduate student interns to work within the Division of Housing Stabilization (DHS) on research and evaluation projects related to the Commonwealth’s homeless population.

DHCD’s mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents. DHS, the Department’s newest Division, is charged with preventing homelessness, sheltering those for whom homelessness is unavoidable, and rapidly re-housing the homeless into stable, permanent housing.  Its work is guided by the Massachusetts Commission to End Homelessness’ Plan to End Homelessness and the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness.  Among its responsibilities, DHS administers the state’s Emergency Assistance program (EA), which provides shelter to low-income families and pregnant women.

Interns will assist the Department in a variety of tasks related to studying homelessness programs and policies.  This is an excellent opportunity for students with strong analytic skills who enjoy working in a dynamic policy environment. Students will complete at least one comprehensive long-term project by the end of the internship.  Internships generally last 10-12 weeks, although longer experiences can be arranged for students interested in more extensive projects (for example, doctoral students conducting dissertation research).

Qualifications:   Ideal applicants are current graduate students who have an interest in homelessness, social policy, public policy, and/or public administration.  Previous research, data, or evaluation experience is helpful.  Knowledge of basic statistics and statistical analysis software is also useful.  Applicants should have good oral and written communication skills.  In the past, DHCD interns have included students in masters and doctoral degree programs in public policy, public administration, social policy, and urban studies.
Application Procedure To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
William J. Bartosch, Ph.D.

Director, Research and Evaluation

Division of Housing Stabilization

Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300

Boston, MA  02114

William.Bartosch@state.ma.us


MASSCreative
Assorted Internships

Founded in April of 2012, MASSCreative advocates on the federal, state and local level for the arts, culture and creative economy community in Massachusetts. Developed and backed by many of the major cultural institutions in the state, MASSCreative seeks to increase public and private investment in the arts.

Join MASSCreative’s team to help build a powerful grassroots political network of advocates, cultural leaders and arts supporters all across Massachusetts. We are truly a start-up. This summer we will be developing and launching our program, recruiting our field network, designing our communications strategy, and building our fundraising base. Through our work, we will create a strong and powerful voice to convince our leaders in Washington, Boston, and city and town hall across the state to increase investment in the arts, culture and the creative economy.

Internship Opportunities:

  • Program/Policy Internship: Advocate for increased public investment in the arts, monitor the progress of casino siting in the state, and identify opportunities to assist the creative economy.
  • Communications Internship: Assist in the development and rollout of MASSCreative’s brand and logo and development of our website and social media tools. Help create our promotional and education materials.
  • Fundraising Internship: Research and reach out to foundations and develop a base of supporters through educational and fundraising events.
  • Community Organizing Internship: Help recruit, train, and mobilize a grassroots base of arts leaders and supporters in communities across the state through personal outreach and social media tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Passion and commitment to the arts, culture and creative economy field.
  • Desire to work hard to recruit and work with a network of arts leaders and volunteers.
  • Creativity and determination to help MASSCreative get off the ground this summer.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Experience as a volunteer in a campaign or campus group advocating for change.
    • Desire and ability to build and mobilize a group of people around a project or campaign.

Location: Boston

Availability: Internships are offered for all semesters.

Stipend: Interns will receive a stipend of $1,500 for a minimum of 12 weeks of full time work. Course credit is also available.

To Apply: Email cover letter, résumé, and one reference to internmasscreative@gmail.com with your name in the subject line.

People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.


MassEquality
Public Policy Internship

Founded in 2001 to advance and protect marriage equality in Massachusetts, MassEquality now works to ensure equal rights and opportunities for every lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) person in Massachusetts from cradle to grave – in schools, in marriage and family life, at work and in retirement. Public policy internships are available each semester and each summer in our Boston, Massachusetts office. Interns work in the Department of Public Policy and Government Affairs, which works to secure strategic public policy wins at the local, state and federal levels and to assist with implementation in order to ensure Massachusetts’ continued leadership in promoting and advancing equality and justice for all members of the LGBT community.

Applicants should be current undergraduate or graduate students and possess strong academic record. Applicants should also have excellent interpersonal, research and writing skills, and an interest in LGBT issues. For all positions, a minimum 10-hour weekly commitment is expected.

Please review listing before applying.

http://www.massequality.org/about/jobs

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP
(Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to: Carly Burton)


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Data Collection and Environmental Intern

ABOUT MAPC

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns in Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is promoting smart growth and regional collaboration. We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, economic development, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds. MAPC was recently awarded a $4 million Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant to support implementation of MetroFuture, the region’s groundbreaking plan for sustainable growth and development (www.metrofuture.org).

MAPC Data Services: Data Collection and Research Intern

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Data Services Department seeks a summer intern to assist with the collection and analysis of MAPC’s “Most Wanted Datasets.” This initiative seeks to develop a more complete picture of the region’s existing conditions and likely future by compiling previously unavailable information and making it available to a wide variety of end users. Current activities are focused on data related to zoning districts, wastewater service areas, real estate development projects, and affordable housing developments. Once compiled, these datasets will be used for regional and local planning and will be made available to the public through MAPC’s online data viewer and web mapper, www.metrobostondatacommon.org.  This is an opportunity to work as part of an innovative and highly collaborative team focused on using data and technology to support informed decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct outreach to municipal staff to collect or create GIS data depicting current zoning and wastewater infrastructure;  schedule appointments with municipalities for data collection meetings
  • Edit the data as necessary in the office (pre and post meeting) using ArcGIS software; convert municipal GIS data to standard format; digitize paper maps or convert image files to spatial data.
  • Conduct research and quality assurance for MAPC’s online Development Database; research the status, attributes, and location of development projects; moderate submissions to the online map tool.
  • Conduct field visits to verify address locations for parcel mapping efforts;
  • Conduct analysis and visualization of datasets to identify trends and planning implications;
  • Edit, geocode, or verify other spatial data as needed.
  • Build relationships with other agencies and allied organizations
  • Respond to email and telephone data inquiries from municipalities and allied organizations
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Qualifications

The following are required qualifications for the position:

  • Advanced undergraduate or graduate student in urban planning, geography, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with ESRI software, including ArcGIS and ArcCatalog
  • Strong data management skills, with a personal commitment to the quality of resulting data products
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple, complex data collection activities in the field and the office
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

The following are preferred qualifications for the position:

  • Experience with creation and management of geodatabases.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access
  • Experience working with diverse data sets from federal, state, and local agencies
  • Demonstrated innovative, strategic and analytical capabilities, self-motivation and goal-oriented approach
  • Familiarity with Metro Boston municipalities and regional planning issues

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be $15-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience.  Internship period of at least 12 weeks between May and August 2012.  No benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Position open until filled.  Review of applications will begin on April 23, 2012.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer.

Please apply online through the MAPC website www.mapc.org. In addition to the online application, applicants may also submit materials directly to:

Timothy Reardon

Manager of Planning Research

treardon@mapc.org

 


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Land Use and Environmental Intern

Smart Growth Department: Land Use and Environmental Intern

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns in Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is promoting smart growth and regional collaboration.  Our work is guided by our comprehensive regional plan, “MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region” (see www.metrofuture.org).

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Smart Growth Department seeks an intern to assist the Land Use and Environmental Divisions with various local and regional planning projects. The intern’s specific activities will include: collecting and compiling data from various sources; mapping data and analyzing spatial patterns, conducting research on planning topics, and assisting with meetings and associated community engagement activities.  PT position 20-25 hours per week with flexible schedule.

 

Candidate shall be an Undergraduate or graduate student in urban/regional planning, environmental planning, economic development, public policy, urban design/architecture or closely related field.  Strong analytical skills, including experience with collecting and analyzing data. Hourly salary range is $15 – $18/hour depending on experience.

 

Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic program will be considered for this position.   Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.  SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE please attach cover letter and resume.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  Posted 3/29/12.  Thomas E. Hauenstein, Manager of Human Resources.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled.


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Planning and Design Intern

Smart Growth Department: Planning and Design Intern

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns in Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is promoting smart growth and regional collaboration.  Our work is guided by our comprehensive regional plan, “MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region” (see www.metrofuture.org).

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks an intern to contribute urban design and rendering skills to planning projects. Potential projects may include redevelopment planning and design for a suburban redevelopment site and smart growth zoning changes in both suburban and urban settings. Working with an inter-disciplinary office and planning teams, the intern will have the opportunity to explore how community objectives, market forces and regulations affect and shape the built environment.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following urban design skills:

  • ·   Site planning, showing basic form and layout of buildings, basic circulation and parking, proposed landscaping, and surrounding uses
  • ·   3-D modeling, using Sketch-up or comparable program
  • ·   Producing perspectives and axonometric renderings of proposed development
  • ·   Producing section drawings of streets and development sites
  • ·   Producing photo montages to illustrate proposed development or community visions

The Planning and Design Intern is a part-time hourly position at 20-25 hours per week with some flexibility as to working hours. The intern will be supervised by the Land Use Division Manager and will work closely with regional planners within the department.  Candidate must be an undergraduate or graduate student in urban/regional planning with a concentration in urban design/architecture with excellent design software skills.

This is a paid, part-time internship at 20-25 hours per week with some flexibility as to working hours. Hourly salary range is $16 – $18/hour depending on experience.

 

Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic program will be considered for this position.   Review of applications will begin immediately.  Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.  SEE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE please attach cover letter and resume.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  Posted 3/29/12.  Thomas E. Hauenstein, Manager of Human Resources.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled.


Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Graduate Student Intern

Morgan Memorial Goodwill is a dynamic, growing $30 million not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide exemplary job training and related services to help individuals with disabilities and other barriers to self sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Not charity, but a chance. The Graduate Student intern supports strategic program initiatives by completing labor market analysis, reviewing literature describing promising practices in workforce development, and assessing participant needs. The intern will also enrich his/her understanding of the population served by working directly with participants in classroom, workshop and mock interview settings. Students currently enrolled in a graduate program in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, Social Work or Non-Profit Management is required. Students who also demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Goodwill, visit www.goodwillmass.org.

Please see PDF before applying.

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP.
(Send Cover Letter and Resume to Valerie Gold)


The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central New England Chapter
Health Care Policy Analyst

Department: Chapter Programs, Services & Advocacy

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and individual relentlessly advocate every day for policies and programs that benefit people with MS and their families

Title: Health Care Policy Analyst

Reports to: Director of Public Policy Advocacy

Location: Off site

Position Summary: This position is responsible for investigating barriers to quality health care in rural areas; investigating health care benefits for people with disabilities in the Affordable Care Act and how Massachusetts will implement it: understanding the mechanics and progress of the Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligible Demonstration Grant.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify health care professionals in rural areas including neurologists, primary care practitioners, mental health providers, physical therapists, dentists and respite care workers
  • Identify barriers to accessing healthcare providers in rural areas
  • Create and convene a needs assessment survey of people with MS in rural areas to determine needs and gaps in services to improve access to health care professionals
  • Write a summary report of findings and include recommendations to address barriers to quality health care in rural areas.
  • Investigate the Affordable Care Act to determine how Massachusetts can take advantage of health care benefits provided by this legislation.
  • Track progress of Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligible Demonstration Grant and Accountable/Global Payment legislation working with community partners and disability advocates.

Initial Impact:  The chapter will have a better understanding of the data and resources regarding gaps in access to rural health care. The chapter will gain knowledge on how the Affordable Care Act can benefit people with MS and how the Dual Eligible Demonstration Grant will affect people with MS who are on both Medicare and Medicaid.

Sustained Outcomes: This will improve access to health care professionals and respite care services in rural areas; improve health care benefits for people with MS under the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare / Medicaid Dual Eligible Demonstration Grant.

Training:  This health care policy analyst will receive training on:

  • The mission and impact of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and advocacy programs.
  • Advocacy tactics to improve access to primary and neurological care in rural areas in the chapter
  • Chapter and other external resources to provide information on rural health care resources, the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligible Demonstration Grant

Support:  This individual will receive support and direction from the Advocacy Director and Coordinator. The student will have access to advocacy staff by email and phone.  Brief weekly updates from the student will be done by phone. 

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Computer skills (email  & Internet)
  • Ability to develop and draft issue briefs
  • Interest in health care policy issues
  • Interest in chronic disease / disability is a plus
  • Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid useful, but not required

Benefits:

  • Add to existing work experience in health care policy
  • Professional references provided
  • Improving the lives of people with multiple sclerosis and their families

For further information about the Greater New England Chapter, please visit our website at: www.MSnewengland.org


New England Health Institute
Health Policy Internship

About the host: NEHI is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming health care for the benefit of patients and their families. In partnership with members from all across the health care system, NEHI conducts evidence-based research and stimulates policy change to improve the quality and the value of health care. Together with this unparalleled network of committed health care leaders, NEHI brings an objective, collaborative and fresh voice to health policy. For more information, visit www.nehi.net.

About the position: NEHI is currently recruiting for a Health Policy Intern, an ideal position for graduate or experienced undergraduate students interested in health care and life science issues. The internship will run from approximately May to August, with a commitment of 15 to 20 hours per week. Start and end dates are flexible. NEHI will work with the intern to have the internship count as their practicum, if applicable.

Compensation: A stipend is available for the position.

Application Information: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to careers@nehi.net. Please reference “Health Policy Internship” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis
(Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to: careers@nehi.net)


Third Sector New England
Assorted Customizable Internships

About the host: TSNE is a nonprofit capacity-building firm that works with hundreds of nonprofits in a wide array of fields.

About the position: The internships are built to be customizable, so that it is a blend of TSNE projects as well as projects that you develop yourself. more information.

Application Deadline: Accepting on a rolling basis


Boston Urban Mechanics
Parks and Recreation Summer Marketing Internship

Summary

Intern will report to the Marketing Manager and Director of External Affairs. The Marketing Department has a clear understanding of what the student should gain from the internship experience and how it complements the formal academic process. The intern will be exposed to the core responsibilities necessary for a future position in the communications, marketing, and recreation/leisure science fields. This marketing internship will provide broad exposure to all facets of public relations in a busy city government department including media and community relations, inter-governmental affairs, marketing, special events, and client relations.

Job Description

•Assist with execution of special events including cultural events, park openings, concert series, tree lightings, fundraisers and more •Assist with media relations including press releases, advisories and media follow-up •Assist with research to identify media outlets, sponsors, community partners •Assist with social media communications •Manage news clipping system

Qualifications

Undergraduate majors in communications, marketing, and recreation/leisure science fields preferred. Student has excellent written and oral communication skills. Student is organized and is a self-starter.
Education Level Undergraduate
Seasonal Summer
Salary Unpaid
Positions Available 1
Hours 25-30
Length of Internship Semester
Dates From 6/1/2012 To 8/24/2012
Contact
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118

Application Deadline: Accepted until filled


Boston Urban Mechanics
Parks and Recreation Summer ParkARTS Internship

Summary

Intern will report to the Marketing Manager and Director of Programming. The Marketing Department has a clear understanding of what the student should gain from the internship experience and how it complements the formal academic process. The intern will be exposed to the core responsibilities necessary for a future position in the arts education and/or parks & recreation fields. The Department will assist with the preparation of resume and writing samples. This internship will provide broad exposure to all facets of teaching children and adult arts workshops for a busy city government department, including arts education and curriculum design, media and community relations, marketing, and corporate sponsorships.

Job Description

•Act as assistant to arts workshop educator •Assist with execution of arts workshops, including setting up and breaking down workshops, and working with participants daily Tuesday through Friday, mid July through mid-August from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. •Assist with curriculum design •Assist with program marketing •Assist with media relations including on-site press and photographing for post-event/program coverage

Qualifications

Majors considered will be related to art education, parks & recreation fields, and event programming. Previous work with children a plus
Education Level Undergraduate
Seasonal Summer
Salary Unpaid
Positions Available 4
Hours 25
Length of Internship Semester
Dates From 6/1/2012 To 8/24/2012
Contact
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118

www.cityofboston.gov/parks

Application Deadline: Accepted until filled


Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy
Public Policy Internship Summer 2012

The Public Policy Summer Intern has compelling opportunities to engage in advocacy first hand. Projects of special interest are encouraged and supported. This is an incredible chance to see how grassroots organizing and public policy advocacy is done both in the community, within state agencies, and at the State House. Interns make a host of contacts in public policy throughout Massachusetts and across disciplines.

There are several requirements and responsibilities for this position.
Please review listing before applying.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
(Submit Cover Letter and Resume to: Liz Peck)


Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Policy Internship

About the host: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is led by a broad group of civic, corporate, cultural, and community leaders as well as citizens and scientists whose shared mission is to: • restore and protect Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay • reconnect our citizens, our communities and especially our young people to the sea • ensure the balanced development of a world-class waterfront for everyone to enjoy.

About the position: The policy intern will be enthusiastic and interested in working on a variety of projects focused on improving the water quality of the Boston Harbor. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in learning about the role the non-profit sector plays in environmental improvement and advocacy since our interns have the opportunity to explore many facets of managing a far-reaching, successful non-profit organization.  This position is 15-30 hours a week depending on availability, and is located at our office on Fish Pier in South Boston.  More Information.

Compensation: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay does not provide stipends for internships, but will work closely with students to see that the internship meets credit requirements. You need not be a student to apply.

Application Information: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to mance@savetheharbor.org or contact Caitlin Mance at 617-451-2860 x 1006 for more information.

Application Deadline:   Accepting Until Filled


Schneider Associates
Internship

About the host: Schneider Associates is a full-service public relations and integrated marketing communications agency that successfully launches and sustains visibility for new products, services, companies and communities.  Schneider Associates represents a wide range of clients in professional services, food and retail, innovation technology, home products/home improvement, public affairs and creative services. The agency specializes in Launch Public Relations®, a proprietary method of launching new products and revitalizing icon products to build and sustain awareness, excitement, and sales.

About the position: We have the perfect internship for you! Boston-based Schneider Associates, a full-service public relations and integrated marketing communications agency that specializes in launching products, services, companies and communities, is seeking public affairs interns immediately to assist a growing practice area to handle the busy election season.   Interns must receive college credit and work a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Compensation: Internships are granted competitively by merit. Paid internships may be offered to candidates with strong prior public affairs experience.

Application Information: If you are interested in joining our public affairs team, please forward your resume, cover letter and at least one writing/research sample to:

Schneider Associates

Attn: Internship Coordinator

Re: Public Affairs Internship
internships@schneiderpr.com

* If you have a blog, Twitter feed or LinkedIn profile, please send details.


Swampscott Planning Department
Internship

About the host: The Planning Department provides a wide range of services in an effort to achieve the goals of established planning documents and to improve the level of service provided to the community.

About the position: The Swampscott Planning Department is seeking a college student (undergrad and graduate level) to work on various initiatives currently underway in the department.  This is the perfect opportunity for students to learn more about the role of planning from the governmental side and provide them with practical knowledge as they further refine their career path.  The unpaid internship is focused on providing support to the following projects over the course of the summer: Community Vision Study, Open Space & Recreation Plan, Local Historic District Feasibility Study.  The internship will run from June 4 through August 31, 2012.  It is expected that the intern will work between 15 and 20 hours per week.  Aside from standard office hours, the intern should also expect to take part in evening or weekend committee and community meetings.

Application Information: The internship program is open to any current college student, both undergrad and graduate level.  Students in the following programs are encouraged to apply: Architecture, Environmental Studies, Government/Policy, Planning, and Preservation.  Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) to Pete Kane, Town Planner, by May 23, 2012. Electronic applications are preferred (pkane@town.swampscott.ma.us) but may also be mailed to Planning Department, 22 Monument Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907.

Posted: May 11, 2012

Jobs

(detailed descriptions)


Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE)
Director of T Riders Union Program

About the Agency/Organization: ACE is a base building environmental justice organization based in Roxbury, MA. ACE’s mission is to build the power of communities of color and low income communities in Massachusetts to eradicate environmental racism and classism, create healthy, sustainable communities, and achieve environmental justice. We work to realize our mission through two key strategies community organizing and legal and technical assistance. Our organizing programs operate in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan and Chelsea while our legal and technical assistance program operates statewide. Our office is vibrant, fun and family-friendly, and our staff is a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds and experiences.
About the position: Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) seeks a full-time Program Director for its T Riders Union (TRU) program. The Program Director will manage, organize and coordinate staff and member leaders in our TRU program. The Program Director will oversee all aspects of TRU’s work including a program budget and long term and short planning. The TRU Program Director reports to the Organizing Director.
Compensation and Benefits: $40,000 – $45,000, depending on experience, plus health and retirement benefits.
Application Information: Send cover letter and resume to: jobs@ace-ej.org
Application Deadline: Position open until filled; ideal start date, June 1st.


American Cancer Society
Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator

Job Snapshot

Location:  30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701

Base Pay:  $40,000 – $45,000 /Year

Employee Type:  Full-Time

Industry:  Other

Manages Others:  Not Specified

Job Type:  Nonprofit – Social Services, Government, Education:  4 Year Degree

Experience:  2 years

Post Date:  2/9/2012

Contact Information: Jasmin Forts; Ref ID:  9726

Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator

Help us win the fight against cancer!  We are seeking an energetic individual to assist in our legislative advocacy efforts in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island and to effectively represent the American Cancer Society.  The qualified candidates will develop and implement grassroots strategy in accordance with legislative action plans, serve as the primary point of contact for government relations and advocacy volunteers, and work in conjunction with state and regional staff to support participation in state and federal advocacy initiatives and to integrate advocacy into regional programs and activities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.  Must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.  The American Cancer Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Qualified candidates should apply online at www.cancer.org job #9726

Responsibilities:

  • Work with state government relations and advocacy directors to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for state and federal government relations and advocacy initiatives, integrating volunteer management, coalition partnerships, and integration of policy advocacy into all areas of the organization to advance the 2015 goals.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key volunteers and public health and public policy stakeholders across the state.
  • Build staff knowledge base and confidence about legislative process and priorities to leverage relationships with and increase advocate-level activity of existing volunteers, maximizing the organization’s collective government relations and advocacy efforts.
  • Work in wholly accountable team structure to accomplish goals and outcomes to advance the 2015 goals.
  • Lead development and implementation of grassroots strategy in accordance with state and federal legislative action plans.
  • Cultivate relationships with volunteers and coach them through government relations and advocacy participation.
  • Develop consistent message and message delivery for news media, staff, volunteers and legislators in accordance with legislative action plans.
  • Write and edit government relations and advocacy fact sheets, action alerts for advocate network, news releases and other press materials in conjunction with media advocate or communications staff, briefing sheets on policy issues, and volunteer recruitment materials.
  • Develop tools for recruiting, training and mobilizing volunteer advocates.
  • Work with statewide and Division staff to integrate government relations and advocacy initiatives into regional activities as appropriate.
  • Organize special events such as rallies, news conferences and lobby days in accordance with legislative action plans.
  • Coordinate volunteer activities, such as trainings, recognition events and development activities.
  • Personally recruit assigned number of team captains for Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or selected endurance events each year, and attain fundraising goal in accordance with Fight Back Team Challenge guidelines.
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • *Salary in low $40k range*

 

 Requirements Minimum Knowledge/Skill Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent work experience required.
Advanced degree preferred in public health; public affairs, public policy, political science or related field.
Minimum of two years volunteer development and management experience required.
Minimum of two years non-profit organization experience required.
Proven writing and editing skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and crisis situations in a focused manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative on projects
Experience in action planning, problem solving, and process management.
Proven verbal communications skills, experience with public presentation and working with the media.
Experience working in coalitions and in collaborative relationships.
Experience in community organizing, legislative or public policy preferred.
Proven technology skills and ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
Demonstrated level of community involvement preferred.
Ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment with peers and superiors.
Travel required.

Application Deadline:  Accepting until filled


Americans for Transit
Executive Director

Americans for Transit is a new non-profit organization incorporated by the Amalgamated Transit Union and Good Jobs First. Its mission is to create, strengthen and unite transit rider-organizing campaigns across the United States. It builds upon a year and a half of work by ATU and GJF, including two rider-organizing “boot camps” and a transit rider-organizing manual.

Americans for Transit now seeks to hire its first executive director.

Applicants must have:

*   Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice;
*   Experience in and knowledge of grassroots community organizing in communities with large numbers of transit-dependent residents;
*   Proven non-profit fundraising ability;
*   Knowledge of how public transportation is funded
*   An undergraduate college degree or equivalent professional experience; and
*   An entrepreneurial history and extroverted style appropriate for the founding of a new organization created to support organizing.

Additional positive qualifications include:

*   Experience organizing a transit-rider campaign to defend or improve transit service and/or funding;
*   Knowledge of other public transportation advocacy organizations; and
*   Experience in coalitions with unions; knowledge of the U.S. labor movement.

Some travel will be necessary. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid vacation and federal holidays. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Send résumé and cover letter to mlee@goodjobsfirst.org. Search is open until position is filled.

Thank you for your interest.


Amherst Massachusetts Police Department
Crime and Intelligence Analyst

About the Agency/Organization: The Amherst Police Department has a full-time compliment of 45 sworn police officers that serve the Town of Amherst with coverage 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.   We are a professional, progressive organization committed to philosophy of problem oriented policing.   Our greatest asset are the sworn and civilian members of this Department, who prove each day that they are committed to providing quality services to Amherst.  We welcome feedback and suggestions from the community, as we always strive to improve our services.

About the position: The Amherst Massachusetts Police Department is recruiting for a Crime and Intelligence Analyst.  This is a 12 month, non sworn, grant funded position.  While every effort will be made to continue the grant funding beyond the 12 months, continued employment beyond the 12 months is not guaranteed.  More information.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a part time benefitted position with an annual compensation for 32 hours per week of $28,997 to $33,018.

Application Information: A completed application with a resume must be received by May 16, 2012.  Electronic submission is preferred to the attention of Captain Gundersen at gundersenj@amherstma.gov.  If sending via mail, send to: Amherst Police Department, Attn: Capt. Gundersen, 111 Main Street, Amherst, MA  01002.  Questions can be forwarded to gundersenj@amhestma.gov or 413-259-3012.

Posted: April 27, 2012


The Boston Foundation
Program Associate – Arts and Culture, Health and Arts

The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston’s community foundation, is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation, with assets of $733 million. In Fiscal Year 2010, the Foundation and its donors made $82 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and received gifts of over $83 million. The Foundation is made up of some 900 separate charitable funds established by donors either for the general benefit of the community or for special purposes. The Boston Foundation also serves as a major civic leader, provider of information, convener, and sponsor of special initiatives designed to address the community’s and region’s most pressing challenges. For more information about the Boston Foundation, visit www.tbf.org.

The Program Associate (Arts and Culture) will coordinate and drive the development and implementation of programs and initiatives under the Foundation’s impact strategies, with a focus on the arts and culture. S/he will leverage all of the Foundation’s tools and resources to drive towards desired results for Greater Boston people and places, develop and deepen relationships with community leaders and partners, review and make recommendations regarding the investment of grant resources that maximize the Foundation’s impact, and lead or support key research, policy, and convenings that promote the Foundation’s goals and strategies.

The Program Associate (Health and Arts) will provide administrative and special project support to two Senior Program Officers; including writing, research, analysis, scheduling, event planning, and project planning/management; also leads or supports special projects for the Program department and TBF as needed. S/he will also conduct research related to the Foundation’s external impact strategies, grantees, potential new areas of focus. S/he will also support the due diligence for potential investments in nonprofit partners and collaboration.

There are several qualifications and responsibilities for both positions.
Please review the PDFs before applying:
- Arts and Culture position
- Health and Arts position

Application Deadline: Posted on November 18, 2011
(Apply online www.tbf.org to submit your resume)


Town of Brookline
Economic Development Planner

Seeking a skilled professional to perform program management, planning and regulatory work in the Planning and Community Development Department, focusing on vibrant commercial neighborhoods and the thriving business community for the Economic Development Division.

Under the general supervision of the Economic Development Director and of the Department Head, maintain contact database of businesses, institutions and non-profits for the Town; represent the Town regarding changing regulatory issues in commercial areas; work with commercial property owners and assist residents in communicating needs and concerns regarding the livability and vitality of their neighborhoods to existing or proposed businesses, commercial property owners, and/or new commercial development applicants; manage grants applicable to Economic Development priorities and provide staff support to the Economic Development Advisory Board.

Bachelor’s Degree in urban studies, planning, communications, business or a related field; a Master’s Degree is helpful; three years of economic development, retail urban infill, or business advisory services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skill in vector-based computer programs such as Adobe products, GIS, and/or CAD a plus. Skill in developing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups and internal departments or divisions is essential. Starting salary $30.03/hour.

Resume and cover letter by May 18, 2012 to:

Town of Brookline
Human Resources Room 211
333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445


Brigham and Women’s Hospital
CCHHE Senior Research Assistant

The Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital serves as the coordinating department for community health programs and acts as a liaison for community-based organizations and the hospital. The mission of the CCHHE is to advance systems of care and community health strategies to eliminate health disparities and elevate the health status of the communities served by BWH.

The CCHHE Health Equity Senior Research Assistant works with the Director of Health Equity Research and Intervention, the Health Equity Research Manager and collaborators on projects that forward the Brigham and Women’s Hospital mission to understand causes of disparities and best practices to promote health equity.

The Health Equity Senior Research Assistant will provide support to the Director of Health Equity Research & Intervention, the Health Equity Research Manager and collaborators in the conduct of health equity research, dissemination of research results, and community building activities that facilitate community engagement in research. The Sr. Research Assistant will conduct basic data analyses including descriptive statistics and regression analyses, conduct literature searches and literature reviews, assist in the synthesis and writing of literature reviews in areas of medicine, public health and public policy, assist in managing citations and data from literature reviews, to support ongoing health equity research. The Sr. Research Assistant will also have responsibility for assisting in quantitative and qualitative data collection and data management, and performing other duties as assigned.

There are several qualifications and responsibilities for this position.
Please review listing before applying.

Application Deadline: Posted on November 3, 2011
(Follow link: http://careers.brighamandwomens.org and enter Job Opening ID: 2219106)


Cambridge Systematics
Transportation Analyst

Location:  New York, New York, 10016, United States
Category:  Transportation
Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of professional experience; and proven technical and client service skills. GIS experience optional but preferred.

Cambridge Systematics, Inc. is the national leader in developing high quality, innovative solutions to the transportation industry. We are transportation specialists, dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments deliver the best possible results. By providing innovative policy and planning solutions, objective analysis, and technology applications, we help our clients meet future transportation needs while improving the performance of existing infrastructure and operations. Above all, we are committed to our clients’ success in making transportation better for future generations.

We are seeking professionals to work in our New York office who have experience in planning and policy analysis related to multimodal transportation systems. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, proven experience conducting research and analysis as part of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to synthesize data for decision makers. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and rapidly growing national team recognized for innovative work in transportation planning and policy analysis. If selected, you will work with CS professionals around the country to address transportation challenges faced by Federal, state, regional, and local governments and help improve the quality of transportation planning and investment decisions.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, or a related field; minimum of 2 years of professional experience; and proven technical and client service skills. GIS experience optional but preferred. Current Driver’s license required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified candidates forward resume to resume@camsys.com and reference job code TPM000001 in subject line.

 


The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Research Analyst

About the host: The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) provides data and creates insight so philanthropic funders can better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness – and, as a result, their intended impact. This mission is based on a vision of a world in which pressing social needs are more effectively addressed. We believe improved performance of philanthropic funders can have a profoundly positive impact on nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve.

About the position: The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) seeks a highly motivated Research Analyst (RA) with a desire to utilize her/his abilities to create positive social impact by improving the performance of charitable funders and, through them, the nonprofit sector as a whole. CEP is primarily recruiting for the Research Team.

Job Description.

Application Deadline: Please prepare a resume and cover letter and apply using CEP’s Online Application at: www.effectivephilanthropy.org/index.php?page=careers2. No phone calls or agencies please. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

 


Community Catalyst
Senior Policy Analyst

About the Agency/Organization: Community Catalyst is a national not-for-profit consumer advocacy organization working to build a health justice movement. Based in Boston MA, the organization develops new approaches to strengthen the voices of consumers and communities, organize vulnerable constituencies, and build the kinds of organizations and coalitions that can advocate effectively for health care reforms. Community Catalyst staff members work with consumer and community groups in more than 30 states that are advocating for-and winning-health policy and system reforms which benefit consumers. Additional information about Community Catalyst can be found at www.communitycatalyst.org

About the position: The Senior Policy Analyst position will focus on providing leadership around policy analysis and strategic advice related to children’s health to consumer advocates and other stakeholders at both the federal and state levels. This position is supervised by the Director of External Affairs and Policy as part of the organization’s policy team and will collaborate closely with the Project Director for Community Catalyst’s children’s health project. Secondary responsibilities will include providing policy support to the organization as a member of Community Catalyst’s policy team.

Responsibilities: 1. Provide strategic policy support related to protecting and advancing children’s health at both the federal and state levels to consumer advocates and other stakeholders 2. Perform policy analyses on topics related to children’s health 3. Build and maintain relationships with key child health stakeholders including state and national advocates, payers, providers, and funders 4. Participate in the development of messages and communications strategies related to state and federal child health advocacy 5. Assist in grant writing, as needed 6. Provide policy support for other Community Catalyst work projects and issue teams, as appropriate

Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in a related field with five years’ work experience preferred or a BA/BS with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience 2. Sophisticated ability to research and analyze complex health policy topics 3. Exceptional oral and written communications skills including experience public speaking and authoring accessible documents 4. Ability to work independently as well as build relationships to move work forward 5. Ability to effectively negotiate competing priorities and respond to tight deadlines 6. High standards and level of enthusiasm for your own work and the work of others 7. Ability to travel, on average, about once a month 8. Bilingual/bicultural background highly desirable

Benefits: 1. Competitive salary 2. Generous paid time off policy 3. Robust benefits package 4. Convenient downtown Boston location

Application Information: Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Senior Policy Analyst” in the subject line.


Dēmos
Data Analyst/ Administrative Assistant

About the Agency/Organization: Dēmos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy center committed to building an America that achieves its highest democratic ideals. The Democracy Program undertakes timely research, supports advocacy campaigns, and engages in litigation to advance democracy reform across the U.S. The Democracy Program works on removing barriers to political participation, especially those that affect less engaged or traditionally disfranchised populations such as younger voters, communities of color and low-income persons.

About the position: We seek a motivated, versatile individual to work as a Data Analyst/ Administrative Assistant in the Boston office of the Democracy Program. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with data skills interested in working as part of a team in an entry-level role and gaining exposure to the work of a social justice organization. The position has an initial one-year term but it may be extended depending on organizational need.

Job description.

Application Information: Please send cover letter and resume to Brenda Wright via email to bwright AT demos DOT org. INCLUDE IN THE SUBJECT LINE: DATA ANALYST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT and YOUR NAME. Applications that do not include the above subject line may not be considered.

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 


Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative
Director of Data and Quality Assurance

Job Description

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) is a twenty-eight year-old resident-led, non-profit planning and organizing group in the Roxbury/North Dorchester area of Boston. DSNI’s mission is to empower Dudley residents to organize, plan for, create, and control a vibrant, diverse and high quality neighborhood in collaboration with community partners. In order to realize the neighborhood’s vision of a vibrant urban village, DSNI has organized to make significant strides in the areas of land control, affordable housing, community facilities, urban agriculture, youth development, and community building.

Progress in our neighborhood is the result of robust and complex collaborative efforts among partners including residents, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and others. To support this work going forward, DSNI aims to hire staff who are dedicated to oversight of data gathering and analysis in support of our understanding of the impact of our work as well as the health of our partnerships. To this end, we seek to hire a new Director of Data and Quality Assurance.

The position will be a permanent position, and will be a part of a 12 member Senior Staff team at DSNI. There are no staff (yet) assigned to the Director of D&QD but s/he will work closely with all DSNI staff, Board and partner organizations. The position reports to DSNI’s Executive Director. A detailed job description follows below.

Responsibilities:

The purpose of using data in the way described within this job posting is to help DSNI better understand how specific supports, programs, policies and practices support (or interfere with) the achievement of the goals set by our community, including but not limited to the impacts on educational outcomes for Dudley children.

The Director of Data and Quality Assurance will help to understand the systems and the impacts and implications of the many programs, policies and practices as they work together and affect each other; understanding the synergies, the unintended consequences and the unanticipated multiplier effects (for better or worse) of the concentration of efforts in this neighborhood.

Summary of Job

The Director of Data and Quality Assurance directs, administers, and coordinates the data systems development, data gathering and data analysis necessary to guide the development and expansion of successful DSNI planning, coordinating and organizing efforts. Building from multiple data systems and sources, the Director will create and oversee the creation of custom made databases as well as coordinate DSNI’s use of specific platforms to track progress of programs and initiatives as needed. Taken together, these data systems should be built to track data on all of the neighborhood’s children, including demographic information, services rendered, and outcomes achieved as well as data on programs serving our children, and data on the impact of policy changes and institutions realignments made in service to the our community’s goals.

This position will manage the day-to-day activities of the data functions of the organization and is responsible for producing reports that will inform the decision making of DSNI and partner organizations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

. Work with programs to verify and clean multiple sources of program data and work with DSNI staff, evaluators and partners to will help collect, analyze, and use data to inform decisions

. Disseminate data on the impact of the complete continuum of programs coordinated by DSNI

. Conduct analysis of data for completeness and accuracy and to support programmatic improvement and achievement of goals across the agency

. Track and develop reports on staff utilization for portfolio of program sites

. Troubleshoot barriers to staff utilization and reporting

. Collaborate with program staff to identify needed database elements and enhancements and to translate user needs into technical solutions

. Help design and run trainings (group and one-on-one) for users

. Create, maintain, and update, as needed, training and curricula materials

. Provide user technical support and customer service as needed for the database

. Work closely with program staff, evaluation partners, and development staff to report and develop tracking for program goals

. Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for data tracking and management

. Advise and participate in the development of long range planning, introductions of new programs/strategies and regulatory oversight

. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements

. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

. 2 to 4 years of related experience working with data and tracking outcome metrics required, preferably in the social services sector

. Extremely comfortable working with outcomes and/or metrics

. Superior organizational and analytical skills

. Direct working experience or interest in data management and statistical analysis

. Excellent written and oral communication skills

. Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access

. Strong group training and facilitation skills

. Knowledge of ETO software is a strong plus

. Strong customer service sensibility required

. Familiarity with statistical software

Neighborhood residents and bilingual applicants preferred.

Salary for this position is $60,00 – $70,000 annually. DSNI offers a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by email to Luzia Centeio at lcenteio@dsni.org with “Data/QA Director Application” in the subject line. Please cc: jlipnack@dsni.org No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. DSNI is an EOE.

Application Deadline: May 4


ENE (Environment Northeast)
Policy Advocate

About the host: ENE is a leading non-profit organization at the forefront of efforts to combat global warming and promote clean energy and clean air solutions working in the northeast and eastern Canada and in targeted efforts at the federal level in Washington, DC and Ottawa, Canada. ENE’s staff of 16 professionals is based in offices in Rockport, Maine; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and Ottawa, ON, Canada, with additional staff in Tucson, AZ and Los Angeles, CA. ENE researches, develops and advocates innovative policies that tackle the region’s environmental challenges while promoting sustainable economies. ENE’s Climate and Energy Analysis Center (ENE-CLEAN) serves a critical need for targeted, reliable data and policy analysis. ENE has developed a unique and deep capacity to cull through a wide range of data sources and highly complex technical research and economic analysis and to present it in a way that policy makers, the media and the public can understand it and use it. ENE’s fact based analyses provide sought-after information with wide applications. Our work is highly regarded among non-profits, business, consumers, public officials and the media and is used widely to help advance clean energy and climate solutions at the state, regional and federal levels.
About the position: The Policy Advocate will have a primary focus (i) supporting ENE’s efforts to promote and implement energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy policy reforms at the state level; and (ii) furthering ENE’s work on developing, promoting and implementing sustainable transportation policies that reduce pollution, promote innovation and economic growth, and diversity our transportation fuels sources. Policy goals include advancing and implementing state and regional energy and transportation policies that reduce environmental harm and promote sustainable economic and job growth, particularly in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and utility regulation. Work activities include: representing ENE at meetings, hearings and other forums; working with public officials; drafting public comments, educational documents or filings; working with partner organizations and coalition building; advancing state sustainable energy goals primarily in Massachusetts; and strategic program planning with appropriate ENE teams.

Eligibility: The successful candidate will have an interest in energy and environmental issues and ideally be familiar with utility regulation and transportation policy. Strong analytical skills and a comfort level with data analysis/interpretation are important in our work. Candidates should have an interest in and facility with public speaking, expository writing, and advocacy, and should be comfortable working cooperatively in a team structure while handling independent assignments. Candidates should be able to work with diverse constituencies to advance policy goals in legislative, regulatory, and advisory settings and be able to assert the organization’s goals in an assertive, professional, competent manner. At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in sustainable energy and sustainable transportation issues is preferred. A J.D. or master’s degree in a relevant field is expected, but consideration will be given to exceptional candidates without advanced degrees who evidence a strong interest in sustainable environmental and economic policies.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and skill level. ENE offers benefits including health care coverage, dental, retirement and disability.

Application Information: To apply, please send a cover letter of interest, resume and at least two professional references to admin@env-ne.org and please insert Boston Advocate in the subject line. Phone calls will be not accepted.

Posted: February 17, 2012

Application Deadline:  Accepting until filled


Facebook
Manager of Public Policy – External Affairs

Facebook is seeking a Manager of Public Policy – External Affairs to manage our relationships with external public policy organizations, including think tanks, advocacy organizations, business groups, non-profits, and academic institutions. We’re looking for an experienced advocate to help advance Facebook’s public policy positions by identifying and supporting external allies. This is a full-time position located in Facebook’s Washington, DC office. Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strategic approach to engaging relevant third parties, including think tanks, advocacy organizations, key business groups, non-profits, and academic institutions, to advance Facebook’s policy objectives.
- Monitor and analyze the output of relevant third parties related to Facebook’s policy objectives.
- Identify and maintain relationship with subject matter experts and ensure those individuals are properly briefed on and informed about Facebook’s products and policies. Represent Facebook at the meetings and conferences of relevant third parties.

There are several qualifications for this position.
Please review listing before applying.

Application Deadline: Posted on November 9, 2011


Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Research Assistant

The New England Public Policy Center, a unit within the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s research department, is seeking qualified candidates to fill two research assistant positions.

Research assistants have the opportunity to work with highly respected economists and policy analysts. Typically, RAs are assigned to projects which involve quantitative and qualitative analysis and are required to independently perform data collection, statistical and econometric analysis, literature reviews, and writing tasks.

The New England Public Policy Center’s mission is to promote better public policy in New England by conducting and disseminating objective, high-quality research and analysis of regional economic and policy issues. The Center’ research focuses on regional labor market trends and state and local public finance.

To learn more about the position and how qualified candidates may apply, please visit the research department’s recruitment page:

http://www.bostonfed.org/economic/recruit/index.htm


Fair Share Alliance
Campaign Director

About the host: Fair Share Alliance works to provide every American with a fair shot at a good job, a secure future and a strong voice in our democracy. But powerful, entrenched interests are gaming the system to their benefit, while denying everyone else a fair shot. We need to stand up to the 1% and their allies in Congress that block progress at every turn. Through door-to-door canvassing and grassroots lobbying we press local and national government to do its job and defend working families against the privileged and powerful.

About the position: As a Campaign Director, you’ll be a part of building a Fair Share Alliance organization in your community and raising the profile of our issues to make a real impact in the lives of your friends, family and neighbors.  Fair Share Alliance Campaign Directors are responsible for building the grassroots movement in their city or state to help everyday people have access to the American Dream. Specifically, you’ll run a local campaign office to conduct grassroots fundraising, build membership for Fair Share Alliance and support for our issues, turnout voters for the elections and keep the heat on the 1% in the media.
Job Description.

Compensation: First-year staff earn $24,000-$27,500, depending on position. Benefits include college loan assistance, two weeks paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days. Campaign Directors are also eligible to opt into one of our state health coverage plans. Salary and benefits differ in CA and MA.  This position requires a one-year commitment with room for rapid promotion and continued employment.

Application Information: Fill out application online or for more information, contact Erin at (602) 252-4052 or careers@fairsharealliance.org.

Application Deadline:  Accepting until filled.


Fair Share Alliance
Activists

About the Agency/Organization: Corporations and their CEOs are currently paying a smaller percentage of taxes than the average working American family earning $50,000 a year. If everyone paid their fair share in this country, we could be creating millions of jobs. That’s why we’re launching a huge, national campaign to give every American a fair shot. We are hiring full-time staff here in the Boston area to build the grassroots support it will take to win this campaign.

 

Fair Share Alliance works to provide every American with a fair shot at a good job, a secure future and a strong voice in our democracy. But powerful, entrenched interests are gaming the system to their benefit, while denying everyone else a fair shot. We need to stand up to the 1% and their allies in Congress that block progress at every turn. However, changing the status quo won’t be easy. It’s going to take a movement of active citizens mobilizing the public to fight for real solutions that will create good jobs and a fair economy. It’s going to take YOU!

 

About the position: Fair Share Alliance is working to demand an economy that works for all of us. We’re looking for paid activists to help us generate the grassroots support it will take to win, by engaging people at the door in communities across the state. Rapid promotion is available, as we are working to expand our presence quickly in the next year.  More information.

 

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.

 

Application Information: Visit our website to learn more and apply online. http://fairsharealliance.org/jobs/campaign-jobs.

 

Posted: April 27, 2012

 

 


The Housing Partnership Network
Senior Associate

About the Agency/Organization: The Housing Partnership Network is a peer network and business alliance of 99 of the nation’s top-performing nonprofit housing developers, owners, and lenders. Based in Boston, and with offices in Denver, Washington, DC, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Network helps these strong, accomplished organizations increase their affordable housing production and community development impact through a unique, member-driven cooperative that shares knowledge and innovation, pools resources to access the capital markets more efficiently, and shapes policy that reflects and enhances their practice. Our Boston office is located adjacent to Faneuil Hall and offers a casual and dynamic professional work environment.

About the position: This position is part of a team of mission oriented professionals working with our membership network of high performing non-profits across the country. The Senior Associate will provide program support to the Housing Partnership Policy and Member Engagement team. You will help plan and coordinate the Network’s semi-annual member meetings among the senior leadership of the membership and facilitate related peer exchange work among these leaders and other member staff throughout the year. You will also manage the Network’s membership processes, including renewals, new member prospecting and new member applications, and coordinate member-related information collection and dissemination, including profile, participation and impact data.  The Policy and Member Engagement team is also the organizational lead for an industry collab orative called STRENGTH MATTERS™. Under this initiative, the Network is spearheading a performance benchmarking initiative among member organizations to allow affordable housing nonprofits to compare financial and operating performance among their peers, as well as to use this aggregated production and financial data to advocate for policy changes. The ideal candidate is a highly-organized and collaborative professional with strong communication, analytic, and interpersonal skills. Some travel (5-10%) required.

Job description.

Compensation: We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K and future growth. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Application Information: To respond to this opportunity, please go to: https://insperity.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=73194.

Application Deadline: Accepting until filled


Human Resources Unlimited
Workforce Readiness Entrepreneurial Division

About the host: Our programs helps more than 1,300 people per year with physical and mental disabilities or who are disadvantaged by poverty or homelessness.  We provide a unique and holistic approach to skill building, job readiness training, placement and support to our members.  Each year HRU works with over 120 area employers providing them with a skilled, reliable workforce while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for its program members who use and develop their skills, earn wages and contribute to the community as proud members of the workforce.  HRU has offices and programs in Springfield, Westfield, Northampton and Southbridge, Massachusetts.

About the position: Human Resources Unlimited, a 42-year veteran Springfield based not-for-profit, is creating a new Workforce Readiness Entrepreneurial Division. We believe that employment for the disabled and disadvantaged is an economic and social solution. This position will empower the right candidate to have a unique ground-level-making opportunity to shape this division and be part of our agency team to bring our mission to the employment community.

Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related with a strong background in business development and the demonstrated passion to make a difference. You will use these and other skills to help create this Entrepreneurial Division that will manage the delivery and improvement of an innovative job-readiness prototype for the chronically unemployed through the program’s development to market.

Compensation: Human Resources Unlimited offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health, vision, dental and voluntary benefits among others. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Information: Forward cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Unlimited
Attn: Deb Augherton
120 Maple Street, Suite 400, Springfield, MA
413-781-5359 Fax 413-746-3370 daugherton@hru.org

Application Deadline:  Accepting Until Filled


Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
Analyst, Urban Business Initiative

Background
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a nonprofit research and strategy organization and the leading authority on U.S. inner city economies and the businesses that thrive there. Founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, ICIC expands inner city economies by providing businesses, governments and investors with the most comprehensive and actionable information in the field about urban market opportunities. ICIC’s unique knowledge and expertise about inner city success factors and thriving companies is developed from specialized urban networks and path-breaking research.

Position Description:
The Analyst provides research, analysis, communication and administrative support for ICIC’s participation on the Goldman Sachs Foundation’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. The position reports directly to the Programs Manager with regular exposure to the Vice President of Urban Business Initiatives. There will be opportunity for increased responsibility in the role over a short period of time given that the program is scaling significantly in 2012 and beyond.

Job Description
Provide research, analytical, marketing, communications and administrative support on the 10,000 Small Businesses program. This includes:
1. Collect and analyze data on program applicants and participants
2. Prepare materials for application outreach and selection process
3. Manage annual calendar, internal databases and templates used by partners
4. Research new and existing recruitment channels and measure effectiveness
5. Conduct GIS mapping to inform site-specific outreach and recruitment efforts
6. Assist in program application evaluation and interview preparation
o Provide tactical and logistical support to key national partners to support program awareness, including national event planning, product distribution, data gathering and communication with partners.

Qualifications Desired:
The successful candidate is a highly organized self-starter with strong potential for growth who has up to three years of experience doing research and analysis, providing program support, and is interested in small businesses.
o A bachelor’s degree
o Strong analytical, written and communication skills
o Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
o Experience setting objectives and measurement systems
o Team player: able to work with other departments to complete important cross-functional projects
o Ability to manage multiple tasks and a complex work load
o Flexible with changing priorities
o Strong problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail
o Has experience building and maintaining client relationships
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with GIS and Adobe a plus

ICIC is an equal opportunity employer. This a full-time position based in our office in downtown Boston.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kate Haggerty at khaggerty@icic.org. No calls please.


Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
Research and Advisory Practices Consultant

Background
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a non-profit research and strategy organization and the leading authority on U.S. inner city economies and the businesses that thrive there. Founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, ICIC strengthens inner city economies by providing businesses, governments and investors with the most comprehensive and actionable information in the field about urban market opportunities. ICIC’s unique knowledge and expertise about inner city success factors and growing companies is developed from specialized urban networks and path-breaking
research.

Position Description
The Consultant will support ICIC’s research and advisory activities whereby the firm engages with policymakers, foundations, and anchor institutions (large universities or hospitals) to design private sector-led action strategies for inner city job creation and growth. ICIC uses these engagements as laboratories for devising, testing, and implementing theories about inner city competitive advantage. Several areas of focus for ICIC include the role that anchor institutions play in local economic development through their core activities, capital access for inner city small businesses, food cluster, and cluster-led economic development.

Job Description
The role includes but is not limited to:
• Conducting research on inner city economies and anchor institutions using a variety of sources
and on-the-ground interviews with clients and stakeholders
• Building out the portfolio of product offerings to potential clients, including policymakers,
foundations, and anchor institutions
• Working with senior staff to refine business development strategies and target new clients, which
includes developing materials for webinars, conferences, and proposals

Qualifications
A successful candidate is a highly organized self-starter with a consulting background. S/he approaches research in an entrepreneurial manner, is comfortable with data analysis and tools, knowledgeable about economic development policy and its implications, and has a deep interest in the revitalization of U.S. inner cities. S/he should also possess the following traits:
• 2-4 years of experience in management consulting
• Analytical aptitude and strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and a diverse set of projects
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with GIS, Stata and/or Microsoft Access a plus
• B.A. or B.S. in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or Engineering a plus

Salary is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience. This is a full-time position based in our office in downtown Boston. ICIC is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Nicki MacManus at nmacmanus@icic.org. No calls please.


JVS
Citizenship Project Coordinator

JVS Seeks Citizenship Project Coordinator

This 17.5 hour part-time off-site position includes one night per week instruction. Position is available immediately.
The Citizenship Project Coordinator is responsible for working with internal and external customers, instructors and the management team. The Citizenship Project Coordinator will oversee the Citizenship Project ensuring the required outcomes of applications per year. The Citizenship Project Coordinator will be instrumental in tracking client outcomes and providing reports to employers and funders. The Project Coordinator is an active member of the PCL, thereby equitably contributing to Team performance goals and working to support the overall mission and philosophy of JVS and PCL. The Project Coordinator supervises Instructor providing citizenship training at employer sites.

Essential Job Functions:

      • Establish positive working relationships with all members of PCL Team and business partners;
      • Work as a coordinator of the citizenship project to obtain desired outcomes and teach one citizenship class a week;
      • Work effectively with employers to enroll their employees;
      • Provide effective outreach to ensure full classes of 16-18 students and a high rate of application submission for each class (70%) in the MGH, LMA and JVS classes;
      • Assist students who can and cannot attend class with N-400 submission and track N-400 submission reports;
      • Add additional classes at employer sites when appropriate;
      • Supervise instructors, assign instructors to classes and ensure quality instruction in the classroom;
      • Represent JVS at The Citizenship Works Collaborative Citizenship Days (6 a year);
      • Input data into database systems for JVS, funders and employers;
      • Track class enrollments, applications submissions and client information by employer; generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports including tracking;
      • Assemble materials and packets for participants and instructors;
      • When appropriate, solicit participants to speak at events or celebrations;
      • When appropriate, plan or assist employers with celebration events.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

      • Two years experience as Citizenship instructor and adult educator;
      • Two years experience as an ESOL instructor;

Education Required: BA required
Special Work Considerations:

      • Evening hours (one night per week – approximately 3 hours) required;
      • On-site and off-site responsibilities;
      • Driver’s license in good standing and access to reliable vehicle.

Application: If interested and qualified, please forward your cover letter and resume to resumes@jvs-boston.org.


The Lenny Zakim Fund
Program Associate

About the Agency/Organization: Founded by Boston’s late civil rights leader in 1995, The Lenny Zakim Fund believes positive social change can be created by small, effective, grassroots organizations that are often overlooked by large foundations, government agencies, and major donors. That is why it is our mission to identify, listen to, support and connect grassroots community organizations and programs operating “below the radar screen” of large charitable groups and government grants. The Lenny Zakim Fund makes small and meaningful grants to support some of the most amazing and effective grassroots programs in the state. The Lenny Zakim Fund continually nurtures these organizations toward growth and sustainability by providing the resources, training and other supports that are often unavailable to small organizations, including grant making, training and networking, counseling and advice, publicity and pro-bono legal assistance.

About the position: The Lenny Zakim Fund seeks a dynamic, creative, highly organized, personable Program Associate.  We seek someone with a passion for social justice and grassroots organizations who is comfortable with diverse duties and diverse people to complement our busy and active two-person staff.  More information.

Application Information: If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume and cover email/letter to office@thelennyzakimfund.org.


Keller Augusta
Housing Development Director

Location: Providence, RI

Company Background:
Our client is one of Rhode Island’s largest non-profit housing developers with a portfolio consisting of over 600 units in the RI market. With a focus on design, development, construction and management of housing for low to moderate income families, our client believes strongly in their Mission and is looking for an individual with a similar passion to join their organization. The organization possesses a strong team atmosphere and a dynamic Board of Directors, and is highly respected within their sector and the community at large.

Position Background:
This position is an integral part of the Senior Management team and will help identify, close, and develop new housing sites. The Housing Development Director will primarily be responsible for increasing the company’s housing portfolio. The successful candidate will also take a leadership role both within the organization and by establishing and cultivating key relationships within external nonprofit, community, political and social networks. The ideal candidate will want to be the face of the organization.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Property Acquisitions:

Source new properties for acquisition or development;
Analyze, structure and secure site control of new property acquisitions;
Conduct market research and zoning analysis;
Respond to relevant RFP’s;

Development Project Management:

Create and monitor development proformas;
Manage of all property related development activities necessary to close on the project financing;
Coordinate securing loan/equity commitments, manage the loan/equity closing process and ultimate closing on the loans/equity;
Secure necessary zoning and site plan approvals;
Oversee and coordinate the work of the project architect;
Develop and update project schedules;
Develop a clear plan for obtaining environmental clearance for the project;
Participate in construction management process;
Coordinate bidding of construction contract to include design assistance, bidding and execution of construction contract and updating project proformas;
Be actively involved in the lease-up/sale of the project.

Qualifications:

3+ years experience in housing development is a requirement; Additional professional experience of 5+ years in a related field strongly preferred;
Bachelor’s Degree with a Professional or Educational background in planning, architecture, economic development, law, finance or other related field;
Must have experience in affordable multi-family finance and project management. State housing finance experience is also essential;
Must have experience with HOME regulations, Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and New Market Tax Credits;
Knowledgeable of zoning, land use regulations and real estate law;
Must be able to speak publicly regarding the housing needs for working and low-income individuals and families within the area;
Must be a proactive, highly organized individual;
Must make commitment to live in RI.

Website and Contact Information

Application Deadline: Accepting Until Filled


Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Lead Organizer/Policy Analyst

Massachusetts Advocates for Children seeks a Lead Organizer/Policy Analyst to work with parents in schools and community organizations, as well as analyze BPS policy initiatives, especially for English Language Learners. Ideal candidates will have experience building the capacity of parent, student, and community groups to effectively advocate for systemic improvements. They will also possess deep knowledge and understanding of ELL Policy and urban education issues, particularly those in Boston Public Schools. Please send cover letter and resume to Tania Duarte at 25 Kingston Street 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02111 or email tduarte@massadvocates.org.

People of color, immigrant, and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Massachusetts Advocates for Children is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary range: $40,800 – $45,000

Experience: minimum 5 years

Application Deadline: Accepting until filled


Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget)
Human Services Policy Analyst

The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) provides independent research and analysis of state budget and tax policies and economic issues, with a focus on how these affect low- and middle-income people in our state. MassBudget seeks to hire a Policy Analyst whose primary responsibility will include covering human services issues with a specific focus on children. We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and analytic skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences.

As MassBudget’s lead on human services issues this Policy Analyst will be responsible for conducting budget and policy research on issues affecting children and families in Massachusetts with particular attention paid to vulnerable populations. In addition to analyzing the impact of funding on key state programs, this Policy Analyst will also work on longer-term reports that closely analyze the well-being of children and families in Massachusetts. In this work, the Policy Analyst will work closely with the Kids Count Project Director as well as with other policy analysts when appropriate.

Responsibilities
• Analyzing state budget proposals as they move through the legislative process, with a particular focus on human service programs and children served by those programs, and tracking differences between the proposals. Tasks include contributing to MassBudget’s Budget Monitor, an analysis of budget and revenue proposals that is written for and distributed to a diverse audience of individuals and groups around the state.
• Researching and writing reports that involve longer-term analyses of spending and revenue in the state budget including historical spending trends, budget priorities, and out-year budget projections with a particular focus on human services programs and their impact on children.
• Conducting research and analysis on human services issues relevant to MassBudget’s children’s work. This includes providing research to support our Kids Count work which examines the well-being of children in Massachusetts. Also, providing budget data and programmatic information for the Children’s Budget website that MassBudget is currently creating.
• Providing education and training on budget and other state fiscal issues to organizations around Massachusetts including briefings and other presentations.
• Serving as a resource to answer questions from active citizens, coalitions, elected officials and journalists by providing credible, timely information on budget and other state fiscal issues.
• Working with grassroots groups, non-profits, and coalitions to educate their members about the state budget.

Qualifications
• Excellent quantitative and analytic skills: attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis; proficiency with Excel and other PC-based software for conducting quantitative analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in policy analysis and a familiarity with budget issues and data sources.
• Ability to translate complex data into non-technical terms for a wide variety of audiences.
• Graduate degree in, public policy or a related field and/or at least 5 years of work experience in relevant field.

Salary based on experience and includes health care, vacation, and pension plan. Please email resume and cover letter to Mary Tittmann at mtittmann@massbudget.org and put “Policy Analyst” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

 


Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA)
Assistant Director of Regional Strategies (ARDS)

About the Agency/Organization: The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is the state’s leading voice for public health. As a statewide membership organization, MPHA engages local leaders, state organizations, public officials, and others to improve the health of all the Commonwealth’s residents, particularly those vulnerable to inequities in health status because of race, ethnicity, class, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. MPHA uses an effective combination of advocacy, education, community organizing, policy development, and coalition leadership to protect public investments in public health, promote health equity, and bolster our public health infrastructure. In all our work, we seek to improve the social conditions in neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces that have an impact on health.

 

About the position: The Assistant Director of Regional Strategies (ADRS) is a full time position.  The ADRS works closely with other MPHA staff, members, coalitions and partner organizations to expand organized constituency for public health, build and support regional leadership, and win changes in public policy to improve health.  Click HERE for more information.

 

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package; travel and cell phone reimbursement

 

Application Information: Individuals interested in applying should submit resume and cover letter electronically to Maddie Ribble at mribble@mphaweb.org. Include “Assistant Director of Regional Strategies” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

 

 


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Community Liaison

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks a Community Liaison to help achieve the goals of its long-range smart growth regional plan, MetroFuture.  In large part, the Community Liaison will work to implement the Metro Boston Sustainable Communities (MBSC) program, which was initiated when MAPC received one of the first Regional Planning Grants awarded by the Obama Administration.  This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative environment to build a more sustainable and equitable future for metropolitan Boston.  For further details on MAPC and MetroFuture see www.mapc.org, and for the MBSC specifically, see www.mapc.org/sustainablecommunities.  Duties include Developing strategies for campaigns and initiatives to effect change consistent with MetroFuture; Fundraising to support MAPC programs, and “constituent-raising” to expand the base of supporters of MetroFuture; drafting documents, public speaking and organizing meetings.  Must have strong writing and verbal skills and attention to detail;  BA in relevant field and 2+ years experience. FT position with excellent state employee benefits package.  Salary DOQ.  PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION on mapc web site, and apply on link there.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer.  Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  Posted 3/14/12.  Thomas E. Hauenstein, Manager of Human Resources; www.mapc.org

Application Deadline: Accepting until filled.


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Housing and Land Use Planner and Policy Analyst

MAPC, the Boston area regional planning agency, seeks a Housing and Land Use Planner and Policy Analyst to help achieve the goals of its long-range smart growth regional plan, MetroFuture.  In large part, the Planner and Policy Analyst will work to implement  the Metro Boston Sustainable Communities (MBSC) program, which was initiated when MAPC received one of the first Regional Planning Grants awarded by the Obama Administration.  This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative environment to build a more sustainable and equitable future for metropolitan Boston.  For further details on MAPC and MetroFuture see www.mapc.org, and for the MBSC specifically, see http://www.mapc.org/sustainablecommunities.

 

The Planner and Policy Analyst will work closely with other staff at MAPC, state agencies, local officials, community groups, businesses, and institutions on a wide variety of projects.  Strong understanding of plan-making, public policy analysis; knowledge of real estate development process and understanding of local, state and federal programs.  Ability to analyze data and work with the public and function as a mediator.  MA in planning, policy or related field and at least 3 years professional experience required.  FT position with excellent state employee benefits package.

Salary DOQ.

SEE COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION ON MAPC WEB SITE:  www.mapc.org AND APPLY ONLINE AS DIRECTED THERE.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

Posted 3/7/12.  Thomas E. Hauenstein, Manager of Human Resources, MAPC.

Application Deadline: Accepting Until Filled


Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Planning Research Analyst

Boston based Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Data Services Department seeks a Research Analyst to conduct data analysis and research in support of sustainable regional planning. The Research Analyst will collect and organize data, conduct analysis, and prepare information for presentation in print and electronic formats.  Applicants must have excellent quantitative abilities, experience working with common federal and state datasets, strong communication skills, and familiarity with regional planning concepts.   Duties include data collection; manage and expand the MetroBoston DataCommon web site; conduct policy-oriented research and analysis.   BA in planning, public health, economics, computer sciences or related field and at least 3 years experience; high proficiency with managing and analyzing data using Microsoft Access and/ or Excel; knowledge of planning concepts such as land use, zoning and housing.

Salary range $47,500 to $59,000 depending on qualifications.  Excellent state employee benefits package.  Position open until filled.  PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AT www.mapc.org/jobs  AND APPLY ONLINE AT LINK THERE.  Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.  MAPC is an EOE/ AA employer.  Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  Posted 5-11-12; Thomas E. Hauenstein;  Human Resources Manager, MAPC.

 


National Brain Tumor Society
Manager of Field Advocacy

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is a national volunteer-based organization serving brain tumor patients through research, advocacy and patient information. Our mission is to find a cure to brain tumors and in doing so to increase the availability of essential health care services and information for brain tumor patients. This position will work out of the Watertown, MA office.

A core component of NBTS’ public policy and advocacy program is volunteer-based advocacy. Effective volunteer-based advocacy mobilizes volunteers to communicate NBTS’ policy positions on specific issues before government. Fundamentally important is the development, growth, and renewal of volunteers who are dedicated to speaking up on behalf of brain tumor patients and caregivers in the public policy arena.

Please review the responsibilities and qualifications before applying.

Application Deadline: Apply ASAP if interested
(Send Cover Letter and Resume to: employment@braintumor.org)


New England Healthcare Institute
Health Policy Associate

The Health Policy Associate will undertake the day-to-day research, analysis and policy activities in NEHI’s high priority program areas. This is a full-time position and an outstanding opportunity for candidates with strong health care experience to work with senior leaders from all across the health care community to drive change in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates bring a blend of skills – problem solving, intellectual curiosity, collaboration – and prior nonprofit experience to their work at NEHI. There are specific responsibilities in three main categories: research, policy, and team leadership.

There are also several minimum qualifications.

Please review PDF before applying

Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
(Send Cover Letter and Resume to: careers@nehi.net)


Somerville Community Corporation
Community Planning Coordinator

Somerville Community Corporation is a 42-year old community development corporation based in the City of Somerville. SCC invests in building the leadership of people in Somerville who currently have little access to influencing public policy or economic needs. SCC has created this position to help lead and manage the Community Corridor Planning coalition, which works with a wide range of stakeholders to implement a long-range equitable and smart vision for Somerville growth. There are several primary responsibilities including: steward CCP’s long-term vision for Somerville, help design and lead a strategy to develop relationships with a broad list of stakeholders, and support the CCP Advisory Team and staff to execute key CCP activities.

There are also several minimum qualifications.

Please review PDF before applying

Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
(Send Cover Letter and Resume to: mlevy@somervillecdc.org)


Southwest Boston CDC
Program Coordinator

Southwest Boston CDC is currently seeking a Program Coordinator for the Green Team and 2 Crew Leaders to lead this summer’s crew! Please see below for more info.

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Hours: Year-round, 30 hours per week (negotiable)

Salary: Based upon experience

Organizational Background

Founded in 2001 to serve the Boston neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Roslindale, Southwest Boston CDC’s (SWBCDC’s) mission is to develop and preserve housing for low- and moderate-income people; prevent displacement of neighborhood residents; strengthen the commercial base of the neighborhoods, and create vibrant and stable communities through programs that bring long-time residents and newcomers of all ages and diverse backgrounds together.? The CDC has numerous initiatives to advance its mission and address the needs of the economically and racially diverse neighborhoods it serves. Our current programs include foreclosure prevention, affordable housing development, green space development, social service planning and youth jobs and environmental education.

Program Description

The Hyde Park Green Team Youth Jobs and Environmental Education Program employs 4-8 high school-aged youth afterschool from May-June and September-October; and 14 youth for 25 hours per week in July and August. Youth are supervised by 20-24 year old crew leaders. The Green Team works from May and October to clean and beautify Hyde Park?s Cleary/Logan Square business district; and to carry out preservation work in Hyde Park?s urban wilds, including invasive plant removal, pruning, planting and trail building. Youth use bicycles to travel between work sites and learn a range of skills including bike safety and proper use of landscaping tools. They also participate in educational field trips including a Neponset River canoe trip to learn about river ecology, a Thompson Island work exchange to learn about harbor ecology, Brookwood Farm to learn about organic gardening. Youth receive in-service training in topics such as personal financial management, resume writing and intervie wing.

Program Coordinator Responsibilities

Working with the SWBCDC Assistant Director, the Green Team Program Coordinator will have primary responsibility for administering all aspects of the Green Team program. The Program Coordinator will:

- Assist with hiring of Crew Leaders and Youth Crew Members – Orient, train and supervise 2 Crew Leaders in the summer, and 1 Crew Leader in the spring and fall – Communicate with collaborating organizations to develop program components – Meet with Boston Parks and Recreation personnel to determine the scope of work at Urban Wild sites – Create program schedules – Mange program expenses including invoices and cost tracking – Assist with grant-writing, reports to funders, invoicing funders – Attend appropriate workshops and networking events, as determined by the Assistant Director – Participate in some activities at Urban Wild sites and field trips as needed to photograph/videotape the Team, and observed the crew and Crew Leaders in the field. – Oversee annual program evaluation – Work with Southwest Boston CDC staff as needed and participate in staff meetings

Qualifications

Required Experience:

- Excellent verbal and written skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel – Program development – Work with youth – Ability to ride a bicycle – Basic knowledge of and commitment to environmental protection and sustainable living – Experience working in diverse communities

Helpful Experience:

- Budget management – Staff or intern supervision

- Grant writing – Landscaping or trail maintenance – Environmental education

- Bike safety and maintenance

Application Deadline: Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible by contacting Pat Alvarez at palvarez@swbcdc.org, or 617-364-7300. Deadline: February 29th

To view a short video of the 2010 Green Team in action entitled, ?Educate, Engage, Evolve,? please visit the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-l1YVV2eyI.

Also, please visit the 2011 Green Team?s blog: hydeparkgreenteam.tumblr.com

 


United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
Assistant Vice President, Community Impact

About the Agency/Organization: United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results.
About the position: United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley (UWMBMV), the largest United Way in New England, provides funding for critical services and programming to over two million residents within 87 cities and towns in Greater Boston and the Merrimack Valley. The Community Impact Division (CI Division) is responsible for strategically investing funds and other resources in community agencies that have been evaluated for their soundness in fiscal, management and governance matters. With the support of hundreds of corporations, small businesses and thousands of individuals, UWMBMV raises approximately $50 million annually, distributes funds to more than 200 human service organizations, advocates for improved public policies for children, youth and their families, and promotes volunteerism.

The CI Division is responsible for ensuring that UW resources are effectively invested in programs and initiatives that build strong families and communities by applying metrics that measure the return on investment and the impact on communities. Additionally, the CI Division is responsible for developing and coordinating UWMBMV initiatives that are developed in response to identified and unmet community needs provide innovative research-based approaches to enable sustainable change, and lend themselves to working in partnership with the state and other private funders and UW donor interests. Some examples of UWMBMV initiatives developed to date include: Connected Beginnings Training Institute, Home Visiting Fund, Early Childhood System of Care, Thrive in 5, Connecting Schools to After Schools, Out of Harms Way, Housing First, Financial Education, Earned Income Tax Credit Tax Preparation, Funding Futures, Homeownership Preservation Partnership, and Financial Stability Partnership. Additionally the CI Division is responsible for developing a public policy agenda that aligns with and supports its community impact efforts.  Job Description.

Application Information: QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Human Resources Coordinator,

51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210.  Fax: 617-624-9114

email: humanresources@supportunitedway.org


University of Massachusetts Boston
Government Services Specialist

 

The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management in the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government, with a particular focus on performance management, governance and regionalization. The Center offers a comprehensive set of services to increase the productivity, performance and accountability of government. Such services include: performance management system design, implementation, and evaluation; educational and training programs; municipal charter development; compensation and classification studies; human resources compliance audits; organizational and management reviews; shared services facilitation; executive recruitment and interim management services; and applied research and analysis.

The Government Services Specialist (GSS) will support one or more of the service areas within the Collins Center and will undertake assigned projects dependent upon the needs of the Center and the project. The GSS may be assigned to work within the performance management practice in support of assigned state or local agencies developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems; may work within the government services area and contribute to studies for assigned municipal, state, or other public agency clients seeking to improve efficiency and effectiveness of their operations; or may assist the Center in research, grant writing, or other assignments as workload demands. The GSS will have the opportunity to work with senior staff and managers as he/she gains more in-depth knowledge and experience in government operations and consulting.

This is a limited-duration position dependent upon revenue generation; position may be full or part time depending on work demand. Tasks may involve working with assigned teams or more one-on-one with a supervisor/manager.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, City and/or Regional Planning, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field and four-plus years of public or private sector experience. Master’s degree can be substituted for two years of required experience. High degree of proficiency with standard software packages, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and geographic information systems (GIS). Experience in performance management consultation and/or subject matter expertise in public sector service delivery areas (e.g., public safety, economic development, public health, education, etc.) is preferred. Experience with statistical packages, such as SPSS, is also preferred. A successful incumbent will have experience or interest in private or public sector performance management and/or in public sector service areas including, but not limited to, transportation planning, economic development, finance, public health, etc. Exceptional written and presentation skills, a high degree of familiarity with state government operational, budgetary, legal and political environments, and ability to facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders regarding complex topics are required. Evening work and travel outside of Boston is required.

Additional Information:

Among the procedures which may be used to select personnel to fill vacant positions are review of work experience, reference checks, and interviews. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.

•   Non Union. Non-Benefited.
•   Full or part-time, depending on work demand.
•   Salary Range: $30.00-$36.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and three professional references.

 

http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=29673

Application Deadline: December 31, 2012

UMass Boston (www.umb.edu) is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.


University of Massachusetts Boston
Senior Government Services Specialist

The Senior Government Services Specialist will support one or more of the service areas within the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management and will undertake assigned projects dependent upon the needs of the Center and the project. The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management in the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government, with a particular focus on performance management, governance and regionalization. The Center offers a comprehensive set of services to increase the productivity, performance and accountability of government. Such services include: performance management system design, implementation, and evaluation; educational and training programs; municipal charter development; compensation and classification studies; human resources compliance audits; organizational and management reviews; shared services facilitation; executive recruitment and interim management services; and applied research and analysis.

The Senior Government Services Specialist (SGSS) will support one or more of the service areas within the Collins Center and may serve as a team leader, team member or have largely independent responsibility for assigned projects dependent upon the needs of the Center and the project. The SGSS may be assigned to work within the performance management practice in support of assigned state or local agencies developing, implementing, and evaluating performance management systems; may work within the government services area and participate in or lead studies for assigned municipal, state, or other public agency clients seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations; or may assist the Center in research, grant writing, or other assignments as workload demands. The SGSS is expected to be largely self-directed while working within the framework of the Collins Center organization and assigned projects.

This is a limited duration position dependent upon revenue generation; position may be full or part time depending on work demand.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field and at least ten years of public or private sector experience. Extensive experience as a performance management consultant and/or subject matter expertise in public sector service delivery areas (e.g., public safety, economic development, public health, education, etc.). Supervisory or management experience is a plus. High degree of proficiency with standard software packages, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and geographic information systems (GIS). Exceptional written and presentation skills, a high degree of familiarity with state government operational, budgetary, legal and political environments, and ability to facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders regarding complex topics. Must be available for evening work and travelling outside of Boston. Experience with statistical packages, such as SPSS, is preferred.


Additional Information:

Among the procedures which may be used to select personnel to fill vacant positions are review of work experience, reference checks, and interviews. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.

      • Non Union. Non-Benefited.
      • Full or part time depending on work demand
      • Salary of $40 to $49 per hour depending upon qualifications

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and three professional references:

http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=29676

Application deadline: December 31, 2012


 


WBUR Marketing & Promotion
Director, Community Engagement

Job Description
Create innovative and compelling event programming that extends WBUR’s on-air and online presence programming into the Greater Boston community. This person should be able to develop special event programming that meets WBUR’s high journalistic and cultural standards and have an innate understanding of what will strike a chord with live audiences. Explore ways to engage and expand the WBUR community through real life, in-person events. These “on stage and in person” events will focus on convening thought leaders and cultural icons for live audiences to create a tangible WBUR experience.

Required Skills
Requires: B.A./B.S., or equivalent, excellent verbal and written communication skills and five to eight years of related experience.

Job Location
Boston , MA, US.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Salary
Grade 76

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Application Deadline: Accepting until filled


Women’s Development Corporation
Housing Development Director

About the hiring organization: Women’s Development Corporation is a leader in the design, development and production of housing for low-income families, elderly and groups with special needs. In 1979, WDC was founded by professional women with expertise in architecture and design, project and property management, community planning, historic preservation and neighborhood development. WDC staff consists of women and men dedicated to providing excellence in design and thoughtfulness in building, through which they strengthen communities and lives.  Federal, state and private financing allows WDC to produce safe, desirable and permanent housing for RI cities and towns. With these funds, WDC preserves and restores historic buildings, constructs new, environmentally responsible housing and revitalizes neighborhoods. WDC also serves as an impetus for economic development by enhancing tax revenues for cities and towns and creating local construction and management jobs.

About the position: This position is an integral part of the Senior Management team and will help identify, close, and develop new housing sites. The Housing Development Director will primarily be responsible for increasing the company’s housing portfolio. The successful candidate will also take a leadership role both within the organization and by establishing and cultivating key relationships within external nonprofit, community, political and social networks.  The ideal candidate will want to be the face of the organization.   job description.

Application Deadline: Accepting until Filled