Description

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State’s public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

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ABOUT THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with offering free and accessible financial education, promoting wage equality, and creating a bright future for children across the state.

We deliver programs to all residents of Massachusetts and at every stage of their lives, regardless of their economic background. We also offer initiatives tailored to meet the unique financial experiences of veterans, women, high school students, and older adults.

More information about our office can be found on our website.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The Office of Economic Empowerment is seeking a Program Associate to join its dynamic team. The Program Associate will be responsible for the oversight of assigned programs and projects on subjects including financial education, asset development, wage equity, and the racial wealth gap.  This position reports to the Deputy Director and will be involved in program development, oversight of existing programs, and administering partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Deputy Director to provide management of assigned OEE initiatives.
• Maintain and build relationships with key partners, including attending and presenting at virtual and in-person meetings.
• Schedule and plan virtual and in-person programs and events, including site visits/advance of high-profile speakers, day-of needs, outreach, and vendor communications.
• Develop program logic models; Conduct pre- and post-program assessments and evaluation alongside the Director of Program Evaluation.
• Monitor and update assigned website(s) and associated outputs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Develop meeting agendas, conduct pre-event/advance support, lead speaker and partner communication.
• Monitor expenditures and invoices relating to assigned programs and products.
• Coordinate language translation for materials related to assigned programs.
• Draft speeches, talking points, blog posts, op-eds, and briefs.
• Support program growth through market research and collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Generate detailed quarterly written and oral reports on assigned programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; capacity to convey information in a concise and accessible manner.
• Interest in expanding economic opportunity for all Massachusetts residents.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts.
• Staffing evening work events will be required.
• Spanish-speaking candidates highly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A cover letter is required.

Official Title: Program Associate

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Job

: Administrative Services

Agency

: Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Jun 20, 2023, 3:34:26 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 47,486.30 – 60,545.04 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kerlley Aime – 6173679333