Strategic Budget & Projects Assistant

Wachusettareachamber; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 to support the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. The role provides administrative support to the CFO and contributes to budgeting, financial analysis, and project management.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or finance, strong MS Office skills, and experience with financial data analysis. The position requires on-site work and offers an excellent benefits package in Worcester.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and/or 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

Punctual attendance

MS Office

Data entry

Finance background

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration

Finance coursework

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Databases

Word

Job description

City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 to support the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. The role provides administrative support to the CFO and contributes to budgeting, financial analysis, and project management.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or finance, strong MS Office skills, and experience with financial data analysis. The position requires on-site work and offers an excellent benefits package in Worcester.