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Policy Director

Req ID
2024-28609
Dept
Women's Advancement
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
May Womens Commission
Salary Min
66,542.92
Salary Max
91,772.38
Union
MYO
Openings
1
Posting End Date
5/19/2025
Contact Email
rui.santos@boston.gov

Overview:

The Policy Director, under the direction of the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA), collaborates with internal and external partners to advance the Mayor’s initiatives aimed at improving gender equity in Boston, with a focus on data and research related to women’s economic equity, safety, and representation.

The successful candidate possesses a desire and strong interest to work in local government.

Responsibilities:

  • Works with the Executive Director to develop the department's key policy initiatives and projects.
  • Provides research to inform decision-making on existing and proposed policies for the Office. 
  • Develops policy initiatives to address constituent issues identified through research or through community engagement from the MOWA team or partners. 
  • Collaborates with City departments, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in the area on policy and research projects that impact women and non-binary people. 
  • Writes or directs the writing of research reports published by the Office. 
  • Oversees periodic program evaluations, including selecting academic partners, drafting and reviewing agreements, project scopes, survey instruments, and report drafts. 
  • Represents the Office in public engagements as needed. 
  • Assists or manages special projects as needed. 
  • Maintains confidential department files and documents. 
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in public administration, public policy, human services, and research is required. 
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for the required experience.
  • Project management experience is highly desired. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. 
  • Strong customer service skills; strong written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills are preferred. 
  • Strong understanding of MOWA’s goals and objectives. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese).

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-8

Hours per week: 35

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.