General Description:    The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.   The Supportive Housing Division at the Mayor’s Office of Housing is responsible for leading the collaborative effort to end homelessness in Boston.    Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Deputy Director for Supportive Housing, the Senior Housing Officer is responsible for driving the system collaboration for ending homelessness among youth and young adults and for ensuring the homeless response system is effective and equitable for youth seeking pathways to housing and stability.    In addition, the position will be actively managing supportive housing and homeless contracts that fund programs run by partner agencies, including those funded through the City of Boston, City of Boston’s Continuum of Care (CoC) grant and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) awards. These programs are pivotal resources to the City’s plan to prevent and end youth homelessness and determine pathways to housing for all people experiencing homelessness in Boston.    The incumbent will serve on the implementation team for Rising to the Challenge, and be responsible to assist with the coordination of internal and external programs and funding to ensure appropriate and efficient allocation of resources, and ultimately to assist with achievement of Divisional and City strategic goals.  

The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city.   The Supportive Housing Division at the Mayor’s Office of Housing is responsible for leading the collaborative effort to end homelessness in Boston.    Brief Job Description:   Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Street Homelessness Initiatives or designee, the Senior Housing Officer for Street Homelessness Initiatives is responsible for the coordination of the unsheltered homelessness crisis response and housing intervention system for the City of Boston. This role manages the implementation, capacity building, and refinements of the community’s street outreach and housing solutions system.    The Senior Housing Officer is responsible for project managing housing assistance aligned to encampment mitigation and other street homelessness initiatives, which includes maintaining work plans, managing project scope and schedule, collaborating with partner agencies, managing the rehousing process at encampments or other locations not intended for human habitation, and reporting data and outcomes.    Additionally, they will assist the Assistant Director for Street Homelessness Initiatives and other colleagues and community partners to organize and support the City of Boston’s annual homeless census, also known as the Unsheltered Point-In-Time Count. The Senior Housing Officer will be part of implementation teams related to initiatives and plans on ending unsheltered homelessness, strategies to assist persons experiencing homelessness with high service needs, and to assist with the achievement of Divisional and City strategic goals as needed.    

Brief Job Description:   Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Relations Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing the constituent outreach and engagement strategy for the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA). This individual is responsible for educating residents, community leaders, elected officials, civic associations and the general public about MOLA and the programs and services offered by the Office. This individual will perform this function and related duties to ensure that the Office effectively engages and serves residents, especially the most vulnerable, and advocates for LGBTQ+ advancement and equity, furthering the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet’s mission. This role lives in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. Please read below to understand our larger vision. Citywide Equity & Inclusion Statement 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. Equity & Inclusion Cabinet Mission The mission of the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is to ensure that every resident has fair access to City resources and opportunities. We achieve this by embedding equity and inclusion into our current City practices, building our collective capacity on issues of racial and social justice, and fostering a more welcoming and accessible city. The departments in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet take an anti-poverty approach to their work, focusing on the following areas: Improving outcomes for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities, in particular immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ residents. Increasing access for people with disabilities and those who speak a language other than English. Eliminating barriers to fair housing and human rights. This is not your typical 9-5 pm role. We are looking for folks that share our core values of people-first leadership, intentional strategy, and justice.

Brief Job Description: The Chief of Operations is a leadership role at The Boston Public Library overseeing key functions of day-to-day operations, stewardship of library spaces and infrastructure, as well as a range of both incident response and planning & policy responsibilities. The Chief of Operations oversees all Library Facilities, including the historic central library in Copley Square, and currently a network of 25 branches throughout the city and an offsite collections storage facility.   Departments within the Operations portfolio include the Facilities department, Safety & Security, and the Major/Capital Projects Office. The Facilities Department teams include custodial staff, the shipping department, trades and laborers teams, as well as two major outsourced contracts for Security Services and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) Services, each with extensive on-site personnel.   Through smooth daily operations, the Library’s Operations Division supports the delivery of library services, secure Collections storage and management, the library’s special events business, as well as emergency and crisis response and planning activities. The Library’s facilities, which are a key part of the Library’s mission, must be maintained as welcoming, clean, safe, and dynamic spaces. The Chief of Operations role is the Library’s lead on climate and sustainability as it relates to our buildings and energy plans.     The Chief of Operations reports to the President and is a member of the Library's Leadership Team. The Chief of Operations is also responsible for system-wide space planning, infrastructure and project coordination, and operational policies as well as planning exercises that ensure continuity of operations, disaster preparedness and future space and infrastructure needs. The role works collaboratively with other City departments to ensure high quality, consistent and uninterrupted patron services.  Other responsibilities include fostering a positive work environment and developing operational efficiencies, through the use of processes and procedure development, technological support and human capacity building.   The Chief of Operations plays a key coordinating role with the Chief Technology Officer regarding the resilience and responsiveness of IT functions, including systemwide AV planning & support.   The Chief of Operations also prepares and manages budget and procurement activities for departments within the portfolio, in collaboration with the library’s Finance Division.     Reports to:President of the Boston Public Library  

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator for implementing youth programs at the local level.

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The athletic assistant shall assist in the development/implementation and supervision of recreation programs, sports leagues, special programs/projects and other activities for all patrons. 

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   The athletic assistant shall assist in the development/implementation and supervision of recreation programs, sports leagues, special programs/projects and other activities for all patrons. 

This is a provisional appointment.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, supervising and coordinating community center programs and activities. 

This is a provisional appointment.    Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):    Under the direction of the Director of the Legal Division: The Senior Legal Asst will support lawyers with various legal tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting documents, and hearings.

Position Overivew Assists in format, design, and coding of library web sites and services content. Performs basic troubleshooting of web services and assists with maintenance of web applications.   Reports to Web Services Manager or delegate

Position Overview Functions primarily as Tier 2 Technical Support, installs hardware I software and performs  full troubleshooting on personal computers, network computers, and peripheral computer components, provides coverage for Tier 1 Technical Support and provides backup coverage for Tech Central staff.   Reports to: Chief Technology Officer or delegate

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   General Duties/Class Specifications: Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a library building and performs related duties as required.

Brief Job Description:   The Treasury Department is seeking a Deputy Treasurer (Second Assistant Collector Treasurer), who will report directly to the First Assistant Collector Treasurer and will play a key role in the development of the Department’s strategy and priorities.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent supervisory, management and communication skills.   The Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the management and supervision of the Treasury Department and its divisions. The successful candidate must be ready to represent the Treasury Department in City Council hearings, interdepartmental meetings and external meetings. They also must be able to stand in for the First Assistance Collector Treasurer as needed. The Treasury Department is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible, and this position is designed to be in-person, and adheres to the City’s related policies.  

This is a grant funded position, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expected to last through December 31, 2026 or when funds are depleted.  The position may be extended based on operational need if alternative funding is identified.   ABOUT ARPA:   The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) plays a critical role in realizing Boston’s equitable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. These historic federal resources lay a foundation for the future and accelerate a Green New Deal for Boston. Alongside the Operating and Capital Budgets, these investments will jumpstart solutions to long-term challenges; deliver equity, climate resiliency, jobs, and health across departments and sectors; and lay the foundation for long-term financial sustainability.   The City of Boston is seeking an ARPA Compliance Officer to join the Auditing Department to help oversee the manner in which this historic public funding is distributed to support Bostonians. Under the Assistant City Auditor, the ARPA Compliance Officer will help lead and oversee the disbursement, reconciliation, and accounting of all funds received by the City of Boston from the American Rescue Plan Act and ensure that relief aid is used effectively, in compliance with guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and in a manner that supports the City’s equitable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.   Brief Job Description:   The ARPA Compliance Officer will oversee the multi-year disbursement of ARPA funding, in collaboration with key City departments and cabinets. The ARPA Compliance Officer will ensure that initiatives funded by ARPA meet their intended purpose. The ARPA Compliance Officer will be required to remain apprised of all regulations associated with usage of recovery funds.    

Position Overview  Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, and in specific collaboration with the library’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Communications, this role provides leadership for three essential service areas: the library’s digitization strategy & processes, digital engagement strategy, and the integrated online experience of the library across a range of platforms and technologies.    Digitization includes planning, development, and implementation of digitization activities and services, including digital imaging, digital repository development and maintenance. Digital engagement includes metadata oversight, description of collections, and public engagement and use of the Boston Public Library’s digital collections in support of improved public access and service. This includes the statewide digitization program of BPL as the Library for the Commonwealth. Online services include responsibility for the strategic direction, design, development, implementation, and operation of the library’s online services, primarily delivered on web and mobile platforms, prioritizing ease of access over preservation goals. This work is done in concert with the institution’s communications and marketing goals for the online world. Strategies for patron-facing and staff-facing solutions are based on both library information science best practices for Knowledge Management and Information Architecture as applied specifically to online solutions, as well as Marketing & Communications standards for online engagement. This role is seen as a critical leadership role as well as a hands-on management role, informed by the ideal of online library services as a 24-7 function. The role must embody a customer service philosophy based on delivering services that are user-friendly, responsive, and reliable.   Reports to Director of Library Services   Supervises Professional and support staff

Brief Job Description:   Under the supervision of the Staff Director, the Office Manager will oversee the reception area of the City Council, serve as the telephone operator and initial contact for members of the public and City employees, and provide support to the Legislative and Administrative arms of the City Council.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) is responsible for the stewardship of the open space portfolio of more than 330 properties across the City of Boston. BPRD is the core agency that oversees the tracking, protection, maintenance and expansion of the City’s tree canopy, both in Parks and other City-owned open space, and in the public right of way.   In an effort to enhance Boston’s urban forest we are expanding the Urban Forestry Division within BPRD which will build and direct the division and work to ensure urban forestry principles and practices are incorporated into many public initiatives and plans, and become integrated into citywide operations.   Brief Job Description:   Reporting to the Director of Urban Forestry or a designee, the Executive Assistant for Urban Forestry will support the Urban Forestry Division in a variety of administrative tasks related to the operation of the division.   

In addition to applying via the City of Boston Career Center, individuals wishing to be considered for this position must also complete the civil service labor service registration process for the position at http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs     This is a Labor Service position.   Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):   Under supervision, operates light and medium automotive and other motor equipment not requiring special skills.  Operates a passenger car, station wagon, half-ton pick up truck, three-quarter ton panel truck or other types of trucks having a requirement of a Class II License by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.  

This is a provisional appointment    Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):    The Department of Innovation and Technology is looking for a Senior Analyst to join our growing Citywide Analytics Team.    As part of a highly-collaborative group using data to improve all aspects of city government, the Senior Analyst will develop and manage Citywide Analytics Team projects from beginning to end. Successful candidates will be able to work closely with other technical staff, project stakeholders, and external partners across City government, manage diverse technologies and projects, and develop tools and best practices that can be implemented across the organization. The Senior Analyst will also seek out opportunities for learning that will complement the team’s existing capabilities, provide expert guidance to other members of the Citywide Analytics Team, and assist in training, mentoring, and hands-on assistance as needed.   The Citywide Analytics team is comprised of a diverse group of analysts, data scientists, project managers, developers, and engineers with a range of skills and backgrounds, working together to use data to improve life for those who live and work in Boston. The Senior Analyst  will fulfill the responsibilities listed below and bring a collaborative spirit that will strengthen and expand the team’s overall range of abilities.

This is a grant funded position, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expected to last through December 31, 2026 or when funds are depleted. The position may be extended based on operational need if alternative funding is identified.   Brief Job Description: The mission of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) is to make Boston a more equitable and inclusive city where all residents can thrive. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to homeless individuals and families, and develop city-owned property. The Mayor's Office of Housing seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city. The City of Boston’s Building Homes, Building Wealth initiative is a strategy to rapidly build affordable homeownership units on the one hundred and fifty small city-owned parcels scattered throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. MOH is seeking a senior housing development officer to manage the Building Homes, Building Wealth initiative. Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Neighborhood Housing Development Division or designee, the senior housing development officer will be tasked with moving forward a multifaceted strategy to simultaneously develop homeownership units on the City’s portfolio of small scattered site parcels.