Project Manager, Special Projects

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

The Project Manager for Special Projects is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and tracking citywide efforts to reduce inequities in life expectancy and improve health outcomes across Boston neighborhoods. Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Project Manager drives team-wide coherence through tracking key project outcomes and coordinating daily operations and logistics to ensure strategic goals are met.

While the Project Manager will support multiple cross-cutting initiatives, the person in this role will be a key member of our team advancing the Live Long and Well Agenda. The Live Long and Well Agenda (LLW) is a citywide health equity initiative that aims to improve life expectancy and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities in Boston. The ideal candidate is a skilled project leader who excels in collaboration, strategic thinking, and operational execution. They will ensure that LLW strategies move from planning to action.

DUTIES

• Support in the development, tracking, and implementation of project workplans, timelines, and performance measures to meet project goals and deliverables. 
• Work with data teams to track indicators related to life expectancy, social determinants of health, and program impact.
• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with internal teams, community-based organizations, healthcare system partners, and governmental agencies to advance cross-sector public health improvement efforts.  
• Coordinate planning and execution of stakeholder engagements, meetings, events, and hybrid activities and facilitate inclusive dialogue and participation.  
• Produce and disseminate clear, accessible communication materials, including memos, presentations, reports, flyers and other forms of communication to reflect project priorities, activities, and outcomes.  
• Work to help BPHC become an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
• Coordinate and support with drafting, reviewing, and submitting grant proposals.
• Help strengthen the project’s structure and practices to promote racial and health equity and ensure decision-making processes center community voice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, urban planning, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in project management or program coordination roles within public health, government, or mission-driven organizations. Prior experience working in roles that support multiple team members and engaging with cross-sector partners is preferred. 
• Candidates in this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, flexible, and committed to continuous learning and growing in support of team and community goals.  
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and follow through with multiple tasks while maintaining outstanding attention to detail.  
• Is proactive by anticipating and meeting demands with flexibility and good humor while supporting a dynamic team. 
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal, written, and active listening skills.  
• Strong familiarity with Boston neighborhoods, especially those that have faced barriers to health, and a demonstrated commitment to building partnerships and solutions that help all residents thrive.  
• Ability to synthesize, prepare and present information, written and oral, including reports, presentations, and other materials in a clear, coherent, and concise manner. 
• Possesses computer literacy skills, including demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media. Familiarity with collaborative project management tools is a plus.  
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity. 

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 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5

Grant Funding Information

This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.

Pay Range

$75,000 to $85,000 annually