City of Boston Residency Required
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Job Description
In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I and II, Program Coordinator III will perform these duties:
- May coordinate multiple projects and/or initiatives including activities supporting coalition development, community health education and achievement of
- program goals.
- Coordinates, supports and supervises activities of program or project.
- Prepares reports for director and funders; assists with data collection and evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes information and data concerning
- BPHC program, to determine effectiveness.
- Implements appropriate fiscal management systems to ensure compliance with grant obligations; manages/oversees development and oversight of RFP's
- and grants.
- Under supervision of program management develops and oversees distribution of all communications, brochures and educational materials in
- accordance with Commission policy.
- Ensures and maintains effective communication among community organizations, city agencies, coalition members and residents and develops strategies
- to support project activities.
- Coordinates meetings, events and activities necessary for the effective implementation of program goals. Delivers services according to established program protocol.
- May supervise employees including but not limited to lower level coordinators within job series; trains, evaluates and recommends discipline for staff; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and content.
- Performs other duties as required.
- This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of Program Coordinator
- II1, as set forth in the BPHC Program Coordinator Series.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy Administration, or a related discipline, such as sociology, organizational psychology, public health nursing, or health communications required; OR BA/BS plus 5 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing. Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
- Experience designing and implementing public health or health related programs and initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience in coalition building, community organizing and with health education and health promotion strategies.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
- Experience planning community meetings and events.
- Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and experience working with diverse populations.
- Excellent supervisory and team building skills including: planning and assigning work; evaluating and motivating staff; determining the need for disciplinary action; and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
- Advanced knowledge & experience with MS Office and knowledge of data analysis and epidemiology.
- Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies.
Additional Information
- City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
- A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
- Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
- Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
- Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
- The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
- Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
- The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.
Shift
35 hrs/wk, M-F 9am - 5pm, Some evenings and weekends required
Grant Funding Information
This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.
Pay Range
$1,204.23 - $1,439.16/Weekly