Strategic Community Planner & Data Analyst

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,729 - 60,780; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. is hiring a Planner in Downtown Boston to support planning and grants activities. You will collect and analyze data, contribute to needs assessments, and help design program development efforts to align with anti-poverty strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and 1–3 years in human services planning. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with SPSS familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Social Services or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in human services planning or program development.
• Experience with program evaluation preferred. Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify, access, and analyze data sources related to ABCD’s anti-poverty mission.
• Assist in needs assessment and strategic planning processes.
• Analyze data to support prioritization of agency priorities.
• Conduct research for specific programs or issue areas.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting for funders.
• Collaborate with other departments to manage client databases.
• Develop evaluation tools to assess programs’ effectiveness.
• Identify and develop program initiatives or planning innovations.
• Facilitate staff groups and coalitions to promote planning and development.
• Provide grant writing support by researching best practices and relevant data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Social Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Job description

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. is hiring a Planner in Downtown Boston to support planning and grants activities. You will collect and analyze data, contribute to needs assessments, and help design program development efforts to align with anti-poverty strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and 1–3 years in human services planning. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with SPSS familiarity a plus.