The City of Boston seeks to hire a Youth and Schools Manager to support the work of the Senior Advisor to the Mayor for Youth and Schools. This role collaborates closely with Boston Public Schools and other city departments, as well as partner organizations, to advance the administration’s priorities around youth and education. This role supports the strategic coordination and implementation of a variety of projects, opportunities, and policies to best support youth and their families in the City of Boston. Candidates applying should have experience or interest in Secondary Schools (grades 7-12).

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, has a willingness to learn and quickly adapt to changing situations, and is excited about taking on new challenges as priorities arise in a fast-paced environment. They will have familiarity or a commitment to learn the programs, policies, and structures related to education, youth development, and family and community advancement. A strong candidate will have a knack for strategic planning and implementation, as well as building systems and policies that are intuitive and culturally responsive to Boston’s residents. They will also have a deep commitment to centering social justice and knowledge of the City of Boston.

• Drives key projects and provides cross-departmental coordination for the strategic implementation of priorities related to youth and schools with a particular focus on Boston Public Schools grades 7-12 (secondary schools).
• Communicates strategic priorities in writing & develops and executes plans for implementation.
• Communicates effectively - orally and in writing - with a diverse range of people, including constituents, city personnel, and external partners.
• Accurately and appropriately delivers information, moves forward work and outcomes, and communicates next steps.
• New tasks and priorities constantly arise in the Mayor’s Office. There are often emerging issues to troubleshoot and solve. The person in this role must be adaptive and able to find and implement solutions. 
• This role works closely with team members at Boston Public Schools. 
• Reports to and supports the Senior Advisor to the Mayor for Youth and Schools. 

• At least four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience in preK-12 education, youth development, program administration, or policy development. Personal experience and advocacy may substitute for formal professional experience as well as experience in Boston City Departments.  
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize the most important and pressing work in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong writing ability in a diversity of formats, including memos and strategic plans. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated passion for collaboration, creative problem-solving, and tackling complex systemic issues. Ability to adapt and excitement to take on new challenges and responsibilities as new priorities arise.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited direct supervision, and perform assigned duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment; maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and an understanding of challenges facing communities of color, immigrant communities, as well as low and moderate-income families, especially in the context of preK-12 education.
• Familiarity with Boston's education ecosystem, including Boston Public Schools and relevant organizations and programs serving young people and families.
• Language skills in languages other than English are strongly preferred. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-7

Hours per week: 35