Program Associate, Education to Career (TBF)

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Program Associate, Education to Career to join the Education team. The role supports grantmaking, research, convening, events, coordination and administrative tasks to advance education initiatives and change-making activities.

Requires strong attention to detail, passion for education, and ability to manage multiple projects. Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years in education is preferred; MS Office skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years professional work experience in Education preferred.
• Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods and area schools and non-profits preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects; organize and coordinate projects with multiple components.
• Coordinate teamwork and work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and implementing complex activities.
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products; Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Participative work style and ability to receive feedback.
• Resourceful and able to work independently.
• Mature interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Supports Associate Vice President in development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and investments in Education to ensure success and community impact.
• Keeps informed of activities in the Education field.
• Maintains calendars and appointments for leadership and Education team; performs other admin tasks.
• Tracks and reports on grantmaking activities, budgets, and funder collaborations.
• Conducts basic research for strategy papers and memos; assists in preparing board strategy documents.
• Tracks program area impact and goals under guidance.
• Prepares written materials including due diligence, drafts, minutes and updates.
• Serves as liaison to internal and external partners for events and initiatives.
• Coordinates meetings and events including attendee schedules and prep.
• Undertakes special projects with other departments; participates in Programs Dept activities.

Job description

Program Associate, Education to Career (TBF)

Posted on August 05, 2019

Position Summary

The Program Associate works with the Education Team, and the Associate Vice President, Education to Career to advance the Foundation’s grant-making and change-making activities, strategies, and initiatives in the Education program area. As a key partner to the Associate Vice President, this position requires an individual who has strong attention to detail, as well as knowledge of and a passion for Education. In this position the Program Associate supports grantmaking, research, convening, events, coordination and handles other administrative responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Supports Associate Vice President in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and investments in the Education program area to ensure success and community impact;
• Develops/Maintains familiarity with and stays informed of activities in the Education field;
• Maintains and manages current calendars and appointments for the Associate Vice President and (as needed) the Education team; and performs other administrative tasks as required;
• Assists Associate Vice President in tracking and reporting on foundation grantmaking activities, including budgets, special initiatives and funder collaborations;
• Conducts basic research for strategy papers and memos and assists Associate Vice President in preparing strategy documents for board meetings and other convenings;
• Under guidance of the Associate Vice President, tracks and maintains program area impact and goals;
• Prepares various written materials on a timely basis, including due diligence of grant proposals, drafts correspondence, meeting minutes, and strategy updates, reports and other related materials;
• Serves as key liaison to internal and external partners in planning and implementing events and initiatives;
• Coordinates, in conjunction with other colleagues, all aspects of meetings, convenings, and other events (including coordinating attendee schedules, invitations, meeting preparation, note taking, set-up and clean-up);
• Undertakes special projects in collaboration with other departments as required, such as conference/meeting support and coordination; and
• Participates in various other Programs Department activities as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• 3-5 years professional work experience, in the Education field is preferred.
• Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods and area schools and non-profits is strongly preferred;
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects; organize and coordinate projects with multiple components;
• Coordinate teamwork and work as part of a team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and implementing complex activities;
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products. Skill with Excel and Power Point required;
• Understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission;
• A creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines;
• A participative work style and the ability to receive feedback;
• Resourceful and able to work independently; and
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.