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Organization:  Massachusetts Asian American Commission

Employment Opportunity: Policy Coordinator Intern

NOTE: September 24th Application Deadline

 

Status: Part-time for the full academic year (October 2021 – June 2022), with a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week

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Stipend: According to experience ($15-20 an hour). Alternatively, AAPIC can accommodate students participating in an existing university-offered internship program.

 

Location: Mostly remote work (some training sessions and meetings will need to be held in person)

 

Apply By: September 24, 2021

Start Date: October 11, 2021

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The Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission (AAPIC) is a permanent body dedicated to advocacy on behalf of Asian Americans throughout Massachusetts. The Commission’s goal is to recognize and highlight the vital contributions of Asian Americans to the social, cultural, economic, and political life of the Commonwealth; to identify and address the needs and challenges facing residents of Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry; and to promote the well-being of this dynamic and diverse community, thereby advancing the interests of all persons who call Massachusetts home.

 

 

Position Overview

The Policy Coordinator will work closely with AAPIC staff and the Chair of the Subcommittee on Government Relations, Advocacy, and Civil Rights to shape and advance the Commission’s policy priorities. They should have a broad knowledge of the legislative process and a strong commitment to improving the status of AAPI communities across the Commonwealth. The Policy Intern will report to the Executive Director and work collaboratively with staff, Commissioners, and community partners to carry out the responsibilities below:

 

Responsibilities

Track legislative and budget proposals that affect AAPI residents across the Commonwealth.

Collaborate with Subcommittee members, MA Asian Caucus members’ offices, and community partners to identify potential policy priorities for the AAPIC’s Gov Relations Subcommittee.

Prepare bill factsheets, infographics, talking points, etc. for AAPIC-endorsed bills.

Support the Program Director in developing and executing programming focused on public policy, civic engagement, and public service.

Conduct research and produce a report by the end of the academic year, focused on one of AAPIC’s endorsed bills and/or strategies to increase civic engagement among AAPI communities.

Take minutes at subcommittee meetings and other meetings as directed.

Attend regular subcommittee and commission-wide AAPIC meetings.

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Qualifications

Currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student in Massachusetts.

1-2 years of experience with public policy, advocacy, and/or coalition building.

A self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Knowledge of and strong commitment to advancing the interests of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Demonstrated proficiency in community organizing and building relationships with non-profits, NGOs, CBOs, and other social service providers/government agencies.

Must be grounded and organized, and yet flexible and open to the changing demands of a small organization.

 

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to yasmin.padamsee@aacommission.org by September 24, 2021.

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Organization:  Boston’s Higher Ground, Inc.

Employment Opportunity: Deputy Director

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About Higher Ground

Boston’s Higher Ground, Inc. (“Higher Ground”) is a nonprofit organization in Roxbury, Massachusetts with the mission to connect children, youth and families in Boston’s underserved communities to existing solutions and services that continue to improve, avoid duplication, and empower and transform lives from cradle to career by engaging community-based organizations and key stakeholders in an effective and efficient service delivery model. The Higher Ground strategy falls into three main areas in which social, educational, and economic disparities are challenged: Schools, Health Equity, and Housing. Higher Ground recently marked its milestone 10th year of operation and has served more than 1,300 students in its partner public schools, has helped place families nearly 300 homeless children into homes, collaborated with more than 64 partners to increase impacts on the well-being of children and families; and has organized parents into an increasingly strong coalition to shift power and disrupt systems of inequity.

 

Role of the Deputy Director

This is a new position and is part of the organization’s succession plan which includes transition to a new Executive Director as well as transitions among the leadership of the Board of Directors.

 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities.  Internal responsibilities will include operations and administration including human resources, facilities, and IT. Through the leadership and management of key organizational programs, the Deputy Director will work both internally managing Higher Ground staff as well as externally with program funders, partners, and resident families. The Deputy Director will partner closely with the Executive Director on financial management as well as the development and implementation of strategic priorities and program evaluation.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Partnerships:

• Lead the oversight and management of one or more of Higher Ground’s main program initiatives.

• Oversee program budgets including revenue and expenses. Work with program partners on budget reconciliation. 

• Manage, develop, hire (as needed) and retain a team of high performing staff providing direct coordination and management.

• Serve as the key facilitator and organizer for all partners associated with the programs.

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Finance & Operations:

• Oversight and management of human resources including hiring, staff performance evaluation, and training.

• Oversight and management of facilities and information technology services.

• Recommend and implement improvements to administrative and program operations.

 

Direct Support of the Executive Director & Special Project Support:

• Board committees: Support development of meeting agendas, materials and presentations.

• Financial management: Support transparent and efficient budgeting, fiscal management and control practices, board financial reporting protocols and supporting infrastructure.

• Strategy, Planning and Evaluation:

• Support utilization of organizational models and plans to align the work of each team member and initiative with strategic goals.

• Work closely with evaluation team staff to ensure collaborative work is achieving high quality outcomes, development and implement recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Support as needed in the areas of fundraising, marketing, and various Higher Ground programs as needed, through thought partnership and peer support.

 

Required Qualifications

1. Strong demonstrated commitment to equity, community empowerment and capacity building.

2. Strong, demonstrated commitment to the concept of place-based community initiatives and, in general, and to Higher Ground’s vision and theory of change, in particular.

3. A BA/BS degree in a field relevant to the principal domains of Higher Ground’s theory of change and/or an area of expertise otherwise required to support Higher Ground’s work.

4. At least 5 years of experience at the manager level of a nonprofit organization, school, or similar environment, including experience working directly with Executive Directors or CEOs.

5. Experience in grassroots organizing and a knowledge of building and sustaining trust.  

6. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.

 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Resident of Roxbury, Dorchester, or Mattapan and/or candidate reflects diversity of Higher Ground’s target area.

2. An advanced degree in a field relevant to Higher Ground’s work and/or in organizational leadership.

3. Demonstrated experience and success in building and managing coalitions/collaborations among multiple, mission-based organizations.

4. Demonstrated experience and success in overseeing the fiscal management of a mission-driven organization with a multi-million dollar budget.

5. Excellent public speaking and writing skills; proficient in compellingly articulating the mission, values, vision and impact of Higher Ground.

6. Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising with foundations, corporations and individuals.

7. Demonstrated experience scaling a non-profit, mission-driven organization.

 

Personal Attributes

1. Enjoys high visibility in the community before, during and after work hours.

2. Is a service-oriented leader with the ability to inspire others, collaborate, develop staff and support the needs of multiple cultures.

3. Has a good sense of management level balance, i.e., the balance between funding and mission - is entrepreneurial and innovative, yet organized, disciplined and fiscally astute.

4. Can effectively implement the organizational requirements of a rapidly growing mission-driven organization.

5. Is well networked in Boston communities, organizations and cultures.

6. Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humor and a healthy tolerance for ambiguity.

 

Salary and Benefits

The Higher Ground board is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified people. Current salary range is $110000 to $125,000; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Benefits provided.

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To Apply/ Procedure for Submitting Candidacy

Interested candidates meeting the criteria described above are encouraged to submit a resume and a cover letter that includes a specific expression of interest and the strengths the candidate feels qualify him or her for consideration should be sent via email to Higher Ground’s Chair of the Board of Directors at HR@higherground-boston.org subject: Deputy Director Application (Candidate Name).

 

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Organization:  Empower Success Corps

Employment Opportunity: Associate Director of Consulting

 

Join the team at ESC, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help other nonprofits succeed. Our consulting program matches nonprofits with highly experienced, volunteer consultants to help organizations operate more effectively and better meet the needs of their communities.

 

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Consulting will manage the ESC Catalyst Program (see description of Catalyst below) and assist the Director of Consulting in developing capacity building projects for nonprofits. ESC seeks an Associate Director who is highly organized, entrepreneurial, and energetic with a proven ability to work with a diverse array of experienced professionals and create effective teams that work well with each other and our nonprofit clients.  S/he/they will be passionate about helping nonprofits through developing client engagements implemented by our 125 executive-level volunteer consultants. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Consulting.

This is a full-time position.  Some evenings or weekends may be required when training is held outside normal business hours.

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Responsibilities and Duties

The Associate Director of Consulting will support business development efforts to develop, scope, staff, and sign projects for ESC services with nonprofit and public agency clients and manage the new Catalyst Program.  S/he/they will also assist with the recruitment, training, and deployment of ESC’s cadre of high impact volunteers on management consulting and executive coaching assignments.  The successful candidate will work about 50% on business development and 50% on Catalyst until the Catalyst program is launched. Over time, this ratio will change to about 75% business development and 25% managing the Catalyst program.  This is a new position, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to maximize his/her potential. 

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Business Development

Assist Director of Consulting in developing relationships with potential clients, defining projects, and staffing projects from our pool of volunteer consultants.  This may include:

• Attend initial business development calls or meetings with potential clients. Document and calendar next steps.

• Use Salesforce effectively to search on consultants’ experience, skills, and competencies.

• Help staff projects from ESC consulting pool, including searching Salesforce, contacting consultants, and interviewing consultants.

Assist Director of Consulting in recruiting new consultants, including:

• Interview potential consultants.

• Follow up with offers to join ESC.

• Track in Salesforce.

• Assist with onboarding training.

Work with Director of Consulting and Director of Communications on outreach to generate both new project leads and consultants, including:

• Personal outreach to industry and nonprofit networks, including consulting firm alumni networks

• Create practices that result in a diversified consultant workforce

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Catalyst

ESC Catalyst, a Consulting Fellowship for Professionals of Color, is a leadership training program targeting mid-career Latinx and Black professionals. The pilot cohort will include 10-15 participants who will take part in a 10-part fellowship training program, and a follow-on ESC consulting engagement with veteran ESC consultants as mentors and coaches.  

ESC is seeking an Associate Director to manage this program, including:

• Use personal and professional networks to publicize Catalyst opportunity for candidates.  These may include Conexion, The Partnership, Endowment for Health Equity Leaders Fellowship, ALPHA, and Catalyst program advisors.

• Create process to recruit and vet potential program candidates.

• Work with ESC staff trainers and consultants to design and develop training, create curriculum, and design evaluation for Catalyst program based on ESC’s consulting onboarding curriculum.

• Lead the training program including being responsible for the following:

  • Training strategy and deliverables

  • Coordinating training dates and logistics for the training program

  • Enrolling participants

  • Working with Program & Talent coordinator on all communications with participants

  • Hosting/ facilitating training sessions

  • Identifying other resources needed to roll out training

• Work with Director of Consulting to assign Catalyst participants to ESC consulting projects.

• Design evaluation and metrics for the Catalyst pilot program

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Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in managing a program start-up.

• Business development or sales experience, preferably in a consulting organization.

• Proficiency in project management (project management certification a plus but not required).

• Superb relationship builder; establishes credibility and trust quickly.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.

• Extraordinarily well organized with demonstrated ability to handle multiple work streams, set priorities and work under pressure.

• Experience with training in a virtual world.

• Exposure or direct experience with capacity building services for nonprofits.

• Experience with Salesforce (preferred) or another CRM.

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Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. ESC offers an excellent package of employee benefits. Currently these include health insurance (75 percent company-paid), dental Insurance (100 percent company-paid), 403(b) plans, and generous time off policies.

 

EEO Statement

ESC is an equal opportunity employer. Empower Success Corps values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.  

Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Resumes@empowersuccesscorps.org. No calls please.  Applications will not be reviewed unless they include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for this position specifically.

 

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Organization:  Hyde Square Task Force

Employment Opportunity: Theater Teaching Artist

 

Job/Opportunity Description:

Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) is an award-winning youth development organization based in the Hyde–Jackson Square area of Jamaica Plain/Roxbury, known as Boston’s Latin Quarter. Founded in 1991, HSTF now engages more than 700 youth ages 6–25 in college and career preparation, Afro-Latin arts and cultural enrichment, and community-building initiatives. In doing so, we ensure that youth have the arts and educational opportunities they need and deserve in order to be successful, and that their voices and cultures are valued and celebrated in Boston’s Latin Quarter and beyond. Our work is guided by our mission: to amplify the power, creativity, and voices of youth, connecting them to Afro-Latin culture and heritage so they can create a diverse, vibrant Latin Quarter and build a just, equitable Boston.

 

Position Overview:

The Theatre Teaching Artist is a year-round, part-time teacher (24 hours/week) working with HSTF’s two different theatre groups: The ¡Acción! Community Theatre (ACT) ensemble at HSTF and two theatre classes at the Margarita Muñiz Academy (MMA), both located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. The Theatre Teaching Artist will work under the direction of HSTF’s Senior Theatre Coordinator to accomplish the goals of the theatre programming:

● Foster an ensemble of youth ambassadors of Afro-Latin arts in Boston’s Latin Quarter and beyond;

● Cultivate young people’s theatrical & performance skills; and

● Expose youth to Afro-Latin theatre styles, traditions, and plays/playwrights.

 

ACT Details:

Three 10-week sessions during the school year (specific dates outlined below), 6 hours/week total (4 hours of direct service and 2 hours of planning) working with youth in grades 9-12. This person will also receive training at the start of the position and will work a few hours during the session breaks.

● Fall 2021 Session: SEPT 27 – DEC 10 (no programming Thanksgiving week)

● Winter 2022 Session: JAN 10 – MAR 25 (no programming: Boston Public Schools February break week)

● Spring 2022 Session: APR 4 – JUNE 10

One Summer Session, 6 weeks at 14 hours per week

● Summer 2022 Session = JUL 5 – AUG 12

 

MMA Details*:

10-month in-school teaching up to 18 hours/week during the school year (excluding certain holidays and school breaks).

● In person hours: 12.5 hours/week of direct service and 5.5 hours/week for meetings, planning, and administrative work (e.g. grading, attendance, email communication, etc.).

● School year dates: SEP 9, 2021 - JUN 22, 2022 (last day is tentative pending school cancellations).

● This half of the position is funded through June 2022 and requires a yearly renewal from our school partner MMA.

 

     *Please note, because of the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a level of flexibility needed for this position as we may need to switch between in-person, hybrid, and/or fully remote teaching.

 

Responsibilities:

● Co-develop age-appropriate theatre curriculum with a focus on Afro-Latin culture in any number of the following areas: acting, improvisation, playwriting, voice work, devising, directing, musical theatre, spoken word, physical theatre, and technical theatre skills.

● Teach in an engaging manner that reflects Hyde Square Task Force’s culture during out-of-school time and MMA’s culture during the school day.

● Work with the Senior Theatre Coordinator to develop youth performances promoting Afro-Latin arts in Boston’s Latin Quarter and across Greater Boston.

● Willing and able to work in-person (or virtually/ hybrid if needed) during the uncertainty around COVID-19.

● Support the Senior Theatre Coordinator to meet artistic program benchmarks and grant requirements.

● Attend select organization-wide (HSTF or MMA) events, performances, meetings, and training as needed.

● Communicate consistently (in person, phone, email) about issues or progress towards program goals.

● Submit timesheets on-time.

 

MMA Specific Responsibilities:

● Attend weekly MMA Arts Team meetings, select staff meetings, and occasional professional development.

● Complete regular program administration tasks (attendance, feedback, student grading, etc.) on time.

● Represent and foster a collaborative relationship between Hyde Square Task Force and Margarita Muñiz Academy.

The above is not an exhaustive list of every duty and responsibility required. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Qualifications:

● 2 years’ minimum experience with teaching theatre to urban youth.

● Preferred Theatre or Theatre Education degree or equivalent experience in the field.

● Demonstrated expertise in Afro-Latin theatre preferred.

● Energetic teaching style with strong classroom-management skills in-person and virtually (or at least this is

developing).

● Ability to work weekdays and afternoons primarily. Occasional evenings and weekends only for performances.

● Bilingual English/Spanish required for MMA.

● Successfully pass CORI and SORI background checks.

● Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with youth and adults of all cultural and

socioeconomic backgrounds.

● Must be flexible, organized, reliable, responsible, collaborative, and creative.

● Must be authorized to work legally in the United States.

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Pay Rate: Hourly wage of $30.00 - $35.00 based on experience. Benefits include paid sick time, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance. Medical and Dental insurance not included.

 

NOTE: This position is funded in part by a contract with the Boston Public Schools through June 2022. Continuation of the position is contingent on re-funding by BPS for the 2022-2023 school year.

Additional Information: Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a work sample (video clip of performance or class instruction, curriculum/lesson sample, etc.) no later than Sept. 20th, 2021 to eva@hydesquare.org. No walk-ins or phone calls.

 

Hyde Square Task Force is an equal opportunity provider and employer. We value having a diverse staff who are representatives of the community we serve and bring to our organization a variety of traditions, experiences, and points of view. Individuals of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Organization:  MA Public Health Association

Employment Opportunity: Deputy Director

 

The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is seeking a Deputy Director energized by our values and committed to our efforts to reform public policy in order to advance racial justice and health equity in Massachusetts.   

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Mission and Organizational Summary:

MPHA, a statewide nonprofit organization, is a champion for public health in the Commonwealth. MPHA uses a combination of coalition organizing, community capacity building, advocacy, lobbying, and communications to change laws, policies, and systems and supports grassroots leaders to build greater power to influence the policymaking process. 

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Promoting racial justice is a core component of MPHA’s work and identity. As MPHA pursues policy changes to promote health equity, we strive to confront the history of structural racism that has been embedded in public policy. MPHA’s Health Equity Policy Framework is an evolving document designed to guide us in addressing all forms of health inequities in our external work and internal practices. The framework places special emphasis on racial inequities because we believe that this injustice needs explicit attention.

 

MPHA’s success depends on a small but excellent staff and its ability to work as a team.  We believe that our ongoing success depends on a diversity of lived experiences and talents as we strive for greater health equity in Massachusetts.

 

Summary of Position

MPHA seeks an experienced and accomplished Deputy Director for Policy and Campaign Strategy who will have strategic and operational responsibilities and play a key leadership role in advancing MPHA’s mission through development and implementation of our policy and campaign agenda.  This position will report to the Executive Director and work collaboratively and in partnership with the Executive Director, staff, the MPHA Policy Council, Board, and allies statewide to set strategic goals and priorities for the organization and develop the campaigns to meet those goals.  This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team of committed, dynamic, and skilled staff serving as change agents and to work proactively to disrupt inequities across multiple systems.  The Deputy Director will ensure that policy, communications, and development strategies are aligned and integrated. 

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The selected candidate will have a fire in the belly for justice and liberation and be a bold advocate for fundamental systems change.  They will value teamwork and strong connections with staff and allies.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Public Policy Strategy and Planning: Utilizing a collaborative approach, this position will coordinate and lead MPHA’s advocacy agenda, including campaign development, field strategy, coalition building, partnership development, and policymaker champion cultivation.

• Continuously mold MPHA’s agenda and public positioning and strategically lead campaign strategy development to ensure relevance, credibility, influence, and impact.

• Lead the Policy & Campaign team in developing trusting/trustworthy relationships with organizations and individuals accountable to communities most impacted by systems of oppression, including structural racism.

• Lead the development and management of effective working relationships with key public officials (elected and appointed) and coordinate with staff to convene stakeholders, meet with legislators, organize hearings, host rallies and press events, etc. to advance legislative priorities and statewide campaigns.

• Lead the Policy & Campaign team in conducting policy research and analysis and writing testimony, letters, and other materials to support public policy advocacy.

• Lead design and development of evaluation/outcomes framework to measure engagement, power-building, and advocacy in alignment with our mission.

• Ensure effective functioning of MPHA Policy Council and support lead staff in cultivating membership, tools, and information to effectively guide MPHA’s policy priorities and other policy positions.

• Consistently look towards the future to identify emerging policy issues where MPHA should play a meaningful role.

 

Team Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership, supervision, and support to the MPHA Policy & Campaign Team, currently comprised of three full time staff and one part time position that is being hired.

• Through collaborative leadership, develop team and individual workplans to advance MPHA’s policy priorities and provide ongoing, regular supervision and support to team staff.

• Mentor and develop staff using supportive and collaborative management techniques to build upon staff strengths and provide opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Oversee recruitment and supervision of interns.

• Recruit and hire Policy and Campaign staff as needed.

 

Organizational Membership and Operations: In order to assure the alignment and integration of policy, communications, and development strategies, the Deputy Director will:

• In partnership with the Executive Director, identify potential grants to support existing or future priority areas and support the cultivation and management of relationships with current and prospective funders.

• Lead the development and drafting of grant applications and reports and work with the Executive Director to align budgets with Policy & Campaign workplans.

• Participate in developing the annual budget and tracking against budget categories as feasible.

• In partnership with the Executive Director and Communication staff, develop communication framework and practices that support MPHA’s goals.  Work collaboratively to shape public messaging.  Serve as media spokesperson as appropriate.

• Assist with planning and organizing of MPHA signature events, a fall Annual Meeting/Conference and a Spring Awards Breakfast, as needed.

• Provide input and guidance to Executive Director in developing and implementing a process for performance reviews that reflects the organization’s commitment to equity.

• Collaborate with Executive Director to assure that MPHA Board has sufficient information about the organization’s work to assure engagement and ability to provide strategic oversight.

 

Working Conditions

This position will be based in MPHA’s office in Boston. The position requires the ability to travel and attend meetings, presentations, and events outside the office, which may require occasional use of a motor vehicle for transportation to other locations not accessible by public transportation. Work may require weekends and/or extended workday.

 

Qualities and Experience Required

* Commitment to Equity and Justice

• Commitment to health equity; racial justice; power-building for communities most impacted by health inequities; and the mission, vision, and values of MPHA.

• Enthusiasm and experience in promoting and institutionalizing race equity in the social sector through facilitation and practice.

• A willing disrupter who is enthusiastic about the work of dismantling white dominance at the personal, interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels.

• Embodies and practices cultural humility.

* Policy & Campaign Experience (in addition to qualifications above)

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in developing and implementing strategy to advance racial, social, and economic justice.

• Demonstrated experience in advocating for community-guided, anti-racist, and health promoting policies.

• Demonstrated experience developing policy campaigns collaboratively, including target identification, power mapping, and identifying creative tactics to influence policymakers and build campaign momentum and influence.

* Collaboration & Teamwork

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Experience working with and communicating with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated skills/mindset of communication across all levels of an organization to assure consistent information-sharing.

• Experience in facilitating diverse groups in exploring common goals and differences.

• Demonstrated skill at leveraging collaborative relationships to identify shared goals and strategies.

* Communication Skills

• Exceptional English written and verbal communications skills – with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences with different methods (including 1:1, small and large groups, online meetings, emails, action alerts, social media) and inspire the reader/listener.

• Ability to flex communication style for different audiences and environments.

• Experience and comfort with public speaking.

* Project and Time Management

• Strong time management and multi-tasking capabilities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to respond to challenges with judgement and responsive planning.

• Ability to utilize spreadsheets and to assess data for policy decision-making.

 

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience, and that lived experience can provide important skills and abilities.  Therefore, we welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role, including those who have demonstrated transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.

 

Salary Range: $85-95,000, depending upon experience. MPHA provides excellent benefits including 80% coverage of health and dental insurance with immediate eligibility, 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid sick days annually, 13 holidays, 3 personal days, and time off between December 25th and New Year’s Day.  Additional benefits include short term disability insurance and a SIMPLE IRA with MPHA match up to 3%.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Individuals interested in applying should click https://www.tfaforms.com/4917914. You will be asked to complete some basic application information and provide a cover letter and resume.  No calls, please.

MPHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people of Massachusetts.  We make a particular effort to recruit people of color

 

 

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Organization:  United Interfaith Action of Southeastern MA (UIA)

Employment Opportunity: Fall River Community Organizer

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Organizational Overview

Founded in 1996, United Interfaith Action of Southeastern MA (UIA) develops leaders & organizes power to work for Racial and Economic justice. As a collective of congregations & community-based organizations primarily in Fall River and New Bedford, MA we represent the racial, socio-economic & geographic diversity of the cities. UIA combines faith values, community organizing and leadership development to engage our community in issues that disproportionately affect residents of color, and those of low-income or newcomer status. Over our 25 years, UIA has leveraged community support & funding locally to win the creation of after school programs and expand street outreach worker initiatives. UIA started a Community Health Worker training program, passed an innovation school policy, won the signing of U-Visas for immigrant victims of crime, and helped start the HUB crisis intervention team. Statewide UIA was instrumental in winning Paid Family Medical Leave; job training funds; a minimum wage increase to $15/hour, helping 30,000 local workers; and the passage of the $1.5 Billion Student Opportunity Act.

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Position Overview

UIA is looking for a Community Organizer to identify grassroots members with the appetite for leadership from within our congregations and the community. He or she will help co-create the vision and co-share the knowledge for what it takes to make real change with those who live it every day. Furthermore, they will not be satisfied with the status quo but will strive continuously to learn more, to be in deeper relationships, and to move us toward racial and economic justice. The Community Organizer will engage our leaders in our campaigns, identify new leaders and work on identifying systems and policies of inequity. The Organizer will then work with UIA and the community to identify strategies to address those inequities. We are looking for someone that is excited about relational organizing, leadership development, and is invested in addressing issues of Systemic change.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Development

•          Work with leaders of assigned member congregations to build strong local organizing teams

•          Support community members to grow into their own power through crafting intentional leadership development plans with core organizational leaders (ex. leading meetings and events)

•          Coordinate the participation of leaders in training workshops and conduct sessions as needed

•          Regularly seek out and build relationships with new leaders and facilitate bringing in new member institutions/organizations

 

Issue Development

•          Train leaders in organizing model laid out by UIA and our statewide network, MCAN, involving leaders in every step of the process. Use that tool as a guide for identifying issues to be addressed

•          Support the development of leaders through regular one on ones to tackle the changes they are focused on in the most strategic and powerful way

•          Help lead multiple, effective community actions each year with public officials

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Structural Development

•          Support organizational culture based on strong relationships, a deep moral vision that shows up in public, and builds community

•          Increase engagement with diverse congregations and congregations of color

•          Participate with the Board and Faith Leaders’ Caucus in an ongoing strategic planning process, including working with other leaders to give input and review

•          Attend, actively participate in, and periodically facilitate weekly Staff Mtgs, strategic planning mtgs

•          Attend and actively participate in bi-monthly Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN) All-Staff meetings, MCAN Leader Assemblies, and any other MCAN related trainings or events, including those which may be recommended in and out of state when appropriate

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Fundraising and Administrative

•          Coordinate with the Executive Director, leaders, and staff for an annual fundraising plan including individual & corporate donors, foundation grants, fundraising events, and membership dues

•          Help organize Annual Fundraiser and work with leaders to engage and develop relationships with local businesses and individual donors that can support the organization

•          Coordinate with Executive Director to maintain Grant Calendar, crafting competitive grant proposals and building/maintaining relationships with foundation staff as needed

•          Finalize and submit a minimum of one grant application by the end of the fiscal year

•          Work with congregational teams and clergy to facilitate annual dues

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Other

•          Develop working knowledge of issues, challenges, history and political environment of the city of Fall River and surrounding towns

•          Reflect on the power analysis of the political, economic and religious leaders and structures of the city of Fall River and surrounding towns

•          Meet weekly with Executive Director for coaching, development, supervision, and project support

•          Engage a robust communications program (website, social media, and email)

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Qualifications

•          High level of consciousness and/or a willingness to learn and engage in conversations around race, class, gender, and faith/spirituality

•          Two-five years experience a plus. An openness to being coached and developed further is a must.

•          Self-motivation, detail-oriented, able to take initiative and ownership of projects, and able to provide creative and strategic feedback in the planning process

•          Relational work style: ability to listen well, collaborate, tell community stories, and coach effectively

•          Must be willing to work some nights regularly and some weekends as needed

•          Must be able to thrive within a work environment that changes regularly according to community needs. Schedule and responsibilities will shift according to priorities and community availability

•          Must be able to effectively work with diverse populations

•          Helpful qualifications: language skills (Spanish or Portuguese), an understanding of the local community, computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft, etc), basic grant writing or fundraising

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This is a full-time salaried position, range of $40,000-50,000, dependent on experience. We offer competitive benefits with access to health and dental, along with generous vacation time, a flexible schedule, as well as the support of an exceptional team.

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To Apply: Send electronic file of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position and your qualifications to info.uia@mcan.us

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Applications accepted until position filled. UIA has a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - people of color, women and members of other under-represented groups strongly encouraged to apply.                               

United Interfaith Action of Southeastern MA (UIA)

228 N Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

www.unitedinterfaithaction.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

People who speak Spanish or Portuguese encouraged to apply, but not required.

 

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NEW!!

Organization:  City of Boston

Employment Opportunity: Climate and Environmental Planning Project Manager - Buildings

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Overview:

The Climate and Environmental Planning team are responsible for the Environment Department’s work in developing and implementing the City’s climate action plan, including greenhouse gas mitigation and zero waste efforts, climate adaptation, creating and enforcing regulations in traditional environmental areas such as air pollution, noise, and wetlands protection and overseeing the review of development projects from a climate, environmental, and sustainability perspective.

 

Under the supervision of the Carbon Neutrality Program Manager, the Climate and Environmental Planning Project Managers develop and implement policies and programs to support the City’s climate action plan, sustainable development, air and noise pollution reduction, and other environmental goals, including:

 

Green building zoning review with the Interagency Green Building Committee (IGBC), which implements Article 37, Green Buildings, of the Boston Zoning Code and participation in developing zero net carbon zoning.

The Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires building owners to report annual energy and water use to the Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC) and develop an emissions performance standard.

Develop policies and programs that reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, and support building owners, residents, and small businesses.

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Responsibilities:

• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the City of Boston's climate and sustainability goals and the City's administrative structure, programs, and staff responsibilities for climate action.

• Stays current with scientific, green building, and clean technology developments and conveys them in practical terms to stakeholders.

• Supports implementation of the City's climate adaptation, zero waste and greenhouse gas mitigation plans, wetlands protection ordinance, and other environmental programs by supporting the development and implementation of building sector policies and regulations.

• Supports projects that cross multiple disciplines (e.g., material reuse and embodied carbon, resilience, and deep energy retrofits).

• Leads innovative community outreach and engagement around sustainability, climate action, and environmental protection.

• Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with the neighborhood, non-profit, business, and institutional groups to ensure that all parts of the Boston community are engaged in developing and implementing building sector policies.

• Works with City agencies to expand the integration of climate and environmental action in their activities and develop resources for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to take action.

• Performs related work as required.

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Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in environmental science or policy, building science, management, engineering or a related field. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

• Direct experience with green building technologies and certification systems, such as Passive House, LEED, WELL, or BREEAM, with accreditations or certifications in at least one green building standard system.

• Familiarity with net zero design principles for new buildings and deep retrofits and ability to interpret building energy models strongly preferred.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; experience working with different communication styles.

• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse interests and backgrounds.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; experience working on a diverse team.

• Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

• Experience with Energy Star Portfolio Manager, ArcGIS, customer relationship management systems (e.g. Salesforce), Drupal, email campaign management systems, data visualization software (e.g. Qlik, Tableau), and other software platforms strongly preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and in incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.

• Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston to improve the lives of all residents.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

https://city-boston.icims.com/jobs/20185/climate-and-environmental-planning-project-manager--buildings/job?hub=8&mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

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NEW!!

Organization:  I Have A Future (Youth Organizing)

Employment Opportunity: Co-Lead Organizer

 

Organizational Overview

I Have a Future is a statewide community of youth organizers and allies who build power to win youth jobs and end mass incarceration through transformational leadership development, direct public action, and policy change. Youth organizers, teachers, and young people from across MA formed the Youth Jobs Coalition in response to 2009 state budget cuts that would have left 4,000 youth unemployed. The YJC was successful in reversing the budget cuts and winning supplemental funding through our first annual Youth Rally and legislative meetings.

 

In 2014, we expanded our framing to become I Have A Future so that we could focus on all the ways that structural racism denies young people of color opportunities. Our victories in the past 13 years include securing $24 million for YouthWorks jobs programs, increasing the minimum wage to $15/hour, blocking a discriminatory “teen sub-minimum wage,” passing phase one of juvenile record expungement, and raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 7 to 11 years of age.

 

We continue to organize our constituents and use the Rally to push the momentum for youth justice. Our core constituency is reflective of an organizational value that those most affected by the issues of youth unemployment and youth criminalization should be at the center. As such, our core constituency is young people of color. We believe that it’s our duty to uplift their voices in a system that continues to leave them unheard. Here, they are given opportunities to strategize and practice the skills of direct public action and policy change.

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Position Overview

IHAF is seeking a Lead Organizer to work with our current Executive Director on campaign strategy and execution, leadership development, and coordination of campaigns across the organization.The Lead Organizer will also work with our other Lead organizers and full staff. They will engage a team of youth in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan through programming, outreach and popular education. They will lead the work with Boston youth around improving and building more economic opportunities for young people across Massachusetts. They will do outreach, recruit and hear students in schools. With our small team of adult staff and youth leaders, the Lead Organizer will identify opportunities in the campaigns to amplify the stories of youth, particularly low-income youth of color. They will also work as part of our organizing team on state and city wide campaigns.

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Responsibilities

Recruitment, Hiring, and Training

● Implementing the complete interview and hiring process of all successful applicants for youth organizer positions

● Train and support youth in outreach, community organizing skills, storytelling, equity/economic justice and the MA Statehouse legislative calendar.

● Manage existing programming and create new programming that gets more people of all ages to prioritize the importance of #FullYouthEmployment including community listening sessions, and job fairs in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan.

● Attend other trainings and workshops to make connections, gather input on projects and educate about the importance of this campaign (this includes monthly coalition gathering meetings)

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Lead Organizer Management

● Increase the IHAF member base in target neighborhoods and across the city through outreach, engagement and relationship building, virtually and in person, focusing on the following communities: ○ Boston (esp. Dorchester and Roxbury) ○ Chelsea ○ Worcester ○ Springfield ○ Brockton

● Coordinate your team of youth organizers to collect youth job stories, flyer for events, lead trainings and more

● Maintain existing and build new relationships with Legislators, Policy Makers, Community Development Corporations, grassroots organizing groups, local businesses and other group/institutions/community leaders, as well as press/media platforms

● Help plan and execute our Annual Youth Justice Rally

● Help plan and execute fundraising events and other all-member events

● Other related duties as assigned by supervisor and coalition

 

Accountability

● Supervisory Responsibility: This position supports and supervises youth organizers

● Track volunteer and member participation in our database

● Providing monthly reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success

● The Lead Organizers must first ensure buy-in from the IHAF coalition on the overall direction of campaigns. This means having a coalition mtg where coalition members vote by majority to support the direction of the campaigns.

● Maintains the structure and policies of the program to ensure safety and security, and reports problems. Shares in weekly staff chores (including but not limited to cleaning common areas, staff office, staff bathroom).

● Regularly ongoing assessment will occur throughout your time with the organization in a mutual way. A more formal assessment will occur at 6 months, with an opportunity for other staff and leaders to also share their appreciation as well as invitations for further growth.

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Qualifications

● Understand the role of community organizing in developing powerful strategies and actions to change laws and narratives. Furthermore, they’re eager to improve on what has been done before through research, training, and experimentation.

● Strong racial analysis and understanding of intersectionality in fighting for social change

● A self-starter who is detail-oriented, able to take initiative and ownership of projects, and able to provide creative and strategic feedback in the planning process

● Experience working with young people, particularly through a youth organizing and youth development lens

● Ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking

● Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; public speaking, facilitation,

● Ability to balance interests, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

● Relational working style - ability to listen well, collaborate, give and receive feedback, and coach effectively. IHAF is a small team and we want to see each person grow!

● Visionary leader who can hold both the big picture and the details

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Nice-to-Haves

 ● Knowing another language is also a great asset to have for this job (Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, and Haitian Creole are most often used in the area, but any additional language is always great).

● YouthWorker certification and experience is a plus

● Prior non-profit management experience a plus

● Fundraising and grant writing experience a big plus Benefits and Compensation This is a full time salaried position ranging from $42-45k/year depending on experience. IHAF offers a flexible schedule with competitive benefits. In addition to salary, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off, I Have A Future highly values personal and professional development of our team.

This includes: ● Opportunities to attend training on youth organizing, racial justice, relational culture, etc. ● Individual coaching opportunities in addition to weekly supervision meetings ● Organizational retreats ● Staff bonding days

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To apply

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing how your experience and skills make you the best candidate for the job to our email, IHAFMA@gmail.com. I Have A Future is an equal opportunity employer, and we make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions.