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Program Associate, Neighborhoods/TBF Jobs in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at EPIP
Program Associate, Neighborhoods and Housing (TBF)
Posted on October 16, 2019
Position Summary
The Program Associate works with the Director, Neighborhoods and Housing to advance the Foundation’s grant-making and change-making activities, strategies, and initiatives in the Neighborhoods and Housing program area. The Program Associate will coordinate and handle several administrative responsibilities, support grantmaking, build and maintain relationships with grantees, assist with research, convenings and other events.
The vision for the Neighborhoods and Housing strategy is that all residents of Greater Boston will have access to safe, affordable and decent homes in healthy, thriving neighborhoods. Residents will have increased options for renting and owning homes in all communities of Greater Boston. They will have supports to help them find affordable homes, keep their homes and increase their assets.
Essential Functions:
Support the Program Director in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies and investments in the Neighborhoods and Housing program;
Connect with grantees and community groups to stay informed of activities in the local communities;
Manage calendars and appointments, prepare expense reports, book travel and lodging, and fulfill other administrative responsibilities as needed for the Neighborhoods and Housing team;
Undertake special projects incollaborationwith other departments as required, such as grants review for the Open Door Grants, conference/meeting support and coordination;
Assist the Program Director in tracking and reporting on grantmaking activities, including special initiatives and funder collaborations;
Conduct research and assist the Program Director as needed for strategy papers, memos and reports;
Prepare various written materials on a timely basis, including draft correspondence, strategy updates, and other related materials;
Track and complete the grant administration and grant monitoring process as delineated by the grants management team;
Maintain department and strategy area contact information using Sales Force;
Serve as liaison to internal and external partners in planning and implementing events and initiatives;
Working closely with the Health andWellnessteam area at TBF, be the liaison with grantees; help coordinate theHealth Starts at Homeinitiative as well as other emerging initiatives;
Take notes during project meetings to track and communicate discussion points and next steps;
Work closely with the TBF communications and research teams on the report and forum for the Greater Boston Housing Report Card;
Coordinate, with other TBF colleagues, all aspects of meetings, convenings, and other events, including coordinating attendee schedules, invitations, meeting preparation and logistics, note taking, set-up and clean-up; and
Participates in various other Program Department activities as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:
Bachelors Degree required; and
3-5 years professional work experience, and
Professional work experience in the community development, housing or related fields preferred.
Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods and housing and community development non-profits is preferred;
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects; organize and coordinate projects with multiple components;
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Title: Program Associate, Neighborhoods/TBF
Company: EPIP
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Non-Profit
