Executive Strategy Partner to Chief of Staff

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is hiring a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Executive department. The role focuses on supporting strategic priorities, coordinating cross-departmental projects, and preparing briefs for internal and external meetings.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of executive support experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with public authorities. On-site role with a fast-paced environment and significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, humanities, urban planning, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in executive support, chief of staff work, project management, or senior-level role.
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills to summarize complex documents.
• Experience with a public authority, municipal government, or government agency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Chief of Staff.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects for the Executive office, tracking deliverable completion.
• Review and summarize materials — memos, planning documents, RFPs, and correspondence — flag issues for Chief of Staff.
• Coordinate preparation for briefings, community forums, and internal strategy sessions with internal teams.
• Prepare agendas, talking points, and briefing memos for meetings.
• Serve as liaison between Chief of Staff's office, other departments, and outside stakeholders.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information.

Skills

Bachelor's degree experience

Executive support

Reading comprehension

Public authority experience

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, humanities, urban planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is hiring a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the Executive department. The role focuses on supporting strategic priorities, coordinating cross-departmental projects, and preparing briefs for internal and external meetings.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of executive support experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with public authorities. On-site role with a fast-paced environment and significant responsibility.