Program Coordinator at North… · Boston

Summary: The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. MAPC seeks a Program Coordinator to implement grant-funded regional programs focused on homeland security preparedness, public safety, and youth violence prevention. The role coordinates stakeholders, manages grant activities and budgets, supports reporting and metrics, and conducts outreach and event logistics.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and assist in the facilitation of meetings that bring together grant stakeholders to determine funding and project priorities to bolster the safety and security of area communities
- Work with stakeholders to research and develop project ideas and plans to meet identified gaps in emergency preparedness, public safety, and youth empowerment efforts
- Gather data and information for grant projects and assist in the drafting of approval documents, scopes of services, and equipment specifications
- Monitor grant budgets and review, adjust, and process requests from stakeholders for reimbursement of grant approved expenses
- Assist in the development and tracking of performance metrics to evaluate how grant funded projects meet their objectives
- Assist in the completion of state and federally required reports, as well as inventory management activities
- Coordinate social media communications and public outreach activities to promote grant program initiatives, opportunities, events, and outcomes
- Schedule events to include identifying appropriate facilities, registration of attendees, and other logistics; and
- Research grant opportunities and assist in the drafting of grant applications to expand opportunities to improve emergency preparedness and public safety in the region

Required Qualifications:
- Candidates for this position should have, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant work experience OR an Associate's degree and at least two years of relevant work experience OR four years of relevant work experience
- Evening events, occasional weekend events, and local travel are a responsibility for this position
- MAPC does not require that you have a vehicle; however, you must have a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region
- Employees must reside within a commutable distance from MAPC's Boston office
- Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region

Preferred Qualifications:
- * Ability to learn and apply work processes, policies, and systems
- * Ability to work with diverse communities and to focus on advancing equity in the implementation of public safety programs
- * Ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail
- * Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills
- * Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to tailor messages to specific audiences
- * Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner
- * Ability to effectively communicate and work within grant specific policies and procedures
- * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- * Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and in a team environment
- * A professional demeanor and a positive “can do” attitude, with high public service standards
- * Knowledge of federal and/or state government grant processes and systems
- * Willingness to perform administrative functions as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and database management; and
- * Advanced computer skills including working with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Adobe

Required Skills: Federal and State Government Grant Processes, Grant Management, Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety Programs, Performance Metrics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

Benefits: MAPC may consider sponsorship on a case-by-case basis., MAPC has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work., MAPC provides support for travel, including MBTA passes, a Zipcar account and BlueBikes membership., MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each staff person., 75% MAPC paid medical insurance premium, Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care, Public transit commuter subsidy up to $225, Low cost basic and optional life insurance, Retirement Savings plans: Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement System (MESRB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan, 13 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick and Vacation Time, Up to 5 Discretionary days per year (based on hire date), 40 MAPC-paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leave, Tuition assistance, 100% Short-Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage, Mass4You Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development, Payment of professional dues and memberships, On site drop-in yoga, lactation room, and work well fitness challenges, Mass State employee cell phone data and equipment discounts, Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program