Human Resources Associate

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation seeks a Chief of Staff to support the Executive Director of Embrace Boston, handling confidential information and coordinating long‑term projects with urgent demands. The role acts as a liaison between the Executive Director and Embrace Boston staff and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with senior staff, the Chief of Staff will maximize the ED’s time and effectiveness, sometimes acting as proxy when appropriate and ensuring strategic

Qualifications

• The position requires discretion and the ability to manage high‑level confidential information.
• Strong coordination and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities, balancing long‑term initiatives with urgent requests.
• Serve as liaison between the Executive Director and Embrace Boston staff and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic support to maximize the Executive Director’s time and effectiveness.

Job description

The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity, not only by its grant making, but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief of Staff will handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. They must deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the Executive Director and Embrace Boston staff and stakeholders. Reporting to the Executive Director and regularly partnering closely with other Embrace Boston senior staff, the Chief of Staff will serve as an agent, ambassador and, where appropriate, a proxy for the Executive Director of Embrace Boston and a multiplier of their time and effectiveness.

COMPENSATION

Position Budgeted: $100,000.00-$110,000.00