Budget Operations & Projects Coordinator

WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 for the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. Under the CFO, you will provide administrative support and assist with budgeting, financial management, and project coordination, including data collection and analysis.

You will collaborate with internal departments and external partners, prepare reports and presentations, and help improve financial systems and governance. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO with internal and external inquiries, scheduling, administrative transactions, and drafting of documents.
• Assist with the development and implementation of projects related to budgeting, financial management, capital planning, and operational improvement.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports and analyses
• Coordinate internal and cross-departmental initiatives and teams to accomplish project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance using established metrics and work with the CFO to troubleshoot issues and adapt plans as needed.
• Prepare clear project documentation, including work plans, progress reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Assist in evaluating business processes and recommending improvements to financial systems and workflows.
• Facilitate meetings, gather requirements, and provide structured follow-up to keep teams on track.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and effective public stewardship.
• Complete related work as required and assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Office suite

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration/finance/business

Master's degree in public administration/finance/business

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 for the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. Under the CFO, you will provide administrative support and assist with budgeting, financial management, and project coordination, including data collection and analysis.

You will collaborate with internal departments and external partners, prepare reports and presentations, and help improve financial systems and governance. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.