INNOVATION HARBOR PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

Boston Harbor Now, in partnership with the National Park Service, and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, seeks an Innovation Harbor Programs Assistant to support the collaborative efforts of the Innovation Harbor Grant program. This is a seasonal position beginning in June and ending in early September. This individual will report to the Program Coordinator and serve as a liaison between staff and local grant recipients as they plan and facilitate their events at the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, with a high level of logistical planning skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a warm and welcoming demeanor.

This is a seasonal position from June through September (14 weeks). The position requires a flexible work schedule including weekends and some evenings. The typical work week is Tuesday through Saturday, but will vary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and logistics of the grantee events and grant program, including tasks such as; reviewing and confirming program details with grantees, web-based paperwork filing and organization, updating website, and meeting with grantees.
• Attend events on the islands and Harborwalk to act as a resource for grantees and a liaison between park staff and external groups.
• Maintain timely communication with grantees via the phone and email.
• Build relationships with our Park partners (National Park Service, DCR, etc.) as well as our grantee partners. Help our grant recipients feel valued, welcomed, and supported.
• Attend meetings each week pertaining to both the Innovation Harbor Grant Program and the broader Programs Team
• Create grantee meeting agendas and take meeting notes/send out meeting minutes
• Assist with the planning and/or facilitation of non-grant related programs on the islands and waterfront as needed

Qualifications and Experience

Below lists the required qualifications for this position. All credentials and experience, both formal and informal, will be considered:

• Ability to work effectively on a team and in highly collaborative environments
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in events, event planning, community activation, public parks, and/or the nonprofit sector
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and rain
• Comfortable making phone calls and talking with grantees, external partners, and community members
• Organized, timely and dependable
• Celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion and is comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and identities

The ideal candidate:

Below lists examples of the preferred skill set of the ideal candidate:

• Experience with event planning, or any role managing a high volume of logistical details
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work as necessary
• Experience working with the public, including families and groups from various backgrounds
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for guests and partners
• Flexible, empathetic, and sociable, with a high level of professional resolve
• Fluent in Spanish, Mandarin or ASL
• Proficiency or experience with any or all of the following applications: Microsoft Office, G Suite, Canva, Zoom, Wordpress, and/or Eventbrite

Research shows that people of color and women are less likely to apply if they don’t believe they meet every qualification listed. At Boston Harbor Now, we recognize that experience can be gained in many ways—lived, professional, volunteer, and others. We encourage BIPOC candidates, people with disabilities, women, and people with non-dominant gender identities to apply.

Hourly, non-exempt employee; $25.00/hour working an average of 30 hours/week for 15 weeks. Sick time and paid holidays (e.g. Fourth of July) included. Paid 30 minute lunch breaks included in shifts 6.5 hours or longer.