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

• Under supervision of Planning Council Support Manager, will be the lead team member responsible for the coordination of work projects of the Planning Council Support Unit.
• Planning Council Support: leads the planning and support services provision to the Boston EMA Ryan White CARE Act Planning Council, including: research, dissemination of information, leadership, and skill building. Ideal candidate has an in-depth
  understanding of the service system for and demographics of HIV-affected communities, and the ability to establish rapport and develop strong working relationships with all Council members.
• Develops, implements and manages all projects and/or initiatives for Planning Council Support.
• Represents the Commission to Boston EMA Planning Council and its committees, meets with Council leadership to develop agendas and timelines, helps ensure that leadership goals and HRSA requirements are met, provides the Council with guidance and innovative approaches, coordinates educational presentations, and provides any necessary administrative assistance.
• Responsible for and oversees the collection and synthesis of data and information for the Council, conducts funding stream analysis and needs assessment, drafting of proposals and other reports for both HRSA and the Council.
• Conducts outreach and public relations as the lead con:imunity liaison in ensuring that all Council members are aware of relevant events and workshops, overseeing member nominating process and Council member retention.
• Manages the development and maintenance of the Council web page.
• Manages the coordination of Council trainings related to HIV/ AIDS, community planning, leadership development and healthcare policy.
• Supervises the Council Laptop Program and member orientation.
• Evaluates projects or initiatives to determine effectiveness and to recommend changes/improvements. Performs other duties as required.
• Working to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
• Promote health equity, inclusion and diversity within the BPHC, department and community.
• 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.

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 follqw 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 MSOffice and Knowledge of data analysis and epidemiology.
• Advanced experience with and knowledge of!ocal community agencies.

Additional Information

Shift

Pay Range

$1,180.61 to $1,439.16 weekly; depending on experience

Union Status

Union

Job Grade

18