Strategic Planner

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

Location: Downtown Boston - Tremont Street

Compensation: $55,255 / year

Department: Planning and Grants

Description

The ABCD Planning and Grants team is hiring! If you are a detail-oriented individual passionate about community development and possess the skills to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team at ABCD as a Planner. The Planner is responsible for a broad variety of data collection and analysis, reporting, and program development functions for the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, access, and analyze primary and secondary data sources related to ABCD’s anti-poverty mission.


• Participate in in design and management of needs assessment and strategic planning processes.


• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support agency’s identification of strategic priorities.


• Conduct research activities as needed for specific programs or issue areas.


• Manage monitoring and evaluation activities and prepare reports for funding sources.


• Manage, in collaboration with other ABCD departments, the agency’s client database systems.


• Develop and implement evaluation tools to assess programs’ effectiveness.


• Identify and develop promising program initiatives or planning innovations.


• Facilitate staff working groups and multi-agency coalitions, as needed, to promote cooperative planning and program development.


• Provide grant writing support through researching best practices and identifying primary and secondary data.


• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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


• A minimum of one to three years of experience in human services planning or program development required.


• Experience with program evaluation strongly preferred. Ability to work effectively with persons from a wide variety of backgrounds and income levels.


• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a busy, multi-tasking environment which requires self-direction and good judgment.


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with statistical analysis software, such as SPSS.

Expected Salary: $55,255.20 annually ($30.36/hour) USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.


• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.


• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.


• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.


• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.


• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.