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This is a provisional appointment.
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Reporting to the Commissioner of Property Management, the Special Assistant provides administrative support and project coordination assistance to the Commissioner by performing work of a highly confidential and complex nature.
The Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics (MONUM) was formed in 2010, and serves as the City’s civic research and design team. We tackle projects that cover a range of topics, which includes everything from civic engagement to City infrastructure to public health. We work across departments and communities to explore, experiment, and evaluate new approaches to government and civic life. Civic innovation is more than just increasing government efficiency. It's also about improving the experience and well-being of people. So we ask: “How does Boston create more opportunities for more residents to shape their City and participate in civic life?” Our team brings a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences to the table in hopes of answering that question.
To ground this job description in values, here is an incomplete, over-simplified glimpse into some of the values we hold dearest as a team:
- Trust + be trust-able. We aim to practice what we preach. We trust our partners (internally and externally) and work to earn their trust in return.
- Be delightful. There’s a lot going on out there in the world. We believe in the value and heart of finding moments of delight in the everyday.
- Reframe innovation as care. What if we thought about innovation not as “moving fast and breaking things,” but rather, as an exercise in care— caring for, caring with, caring about—and centered that approach as the novelty that we’re trying to institutionalize?
- Lead with curiosity. An important role we often play for our partners is to bring a beginner’s mindset and ask the unasked questions. Our curiosity helps us learn more about the people, places, and prototypes we love.
- Engage in reliability + grace. We show up (sometimes before our partners even ask us to). We try to do so with humility, vulnerability, and grace.
- Err toward entrepreneurialism. There’s a million reasons why something can’t be done. What if we lean toward a can-do spirit of “why not”?
What is Civic Design?
Civic Design challenges the notion of design as purely aesthetic. It looks at city challenges at a systems level and a human scale. The valuebeyond the tools of visual design is in bringing a generative and critical perspective to innovation. This position will continue to address projects and initiatives by leading with creativity in our framing, approach, solutions, and communication around city challenges.
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Under the guidance of the Director of the Office of Food Justice, the BDUFB Program Manager will work to improve equitable access to nutritious food with respect to affordability, physical accessibility, and cultural appropriateness. The Program Manager specifically manages the implementation of the Boston Double Up Food Bucks program to reduce food insecurity, increase equitable food access.
Background:
The mission of the Mayor's Office of Food Justice is to build a food system that is equitable, resilient, sustainable, and just. In pursuit of this mission, OFJ works to expand equitable access to nutritious food with respect to affordability, physical accessibility, and cultural connectedness; support Boston’s food economy; and promote environmentally sustainable and resilient food production.
Building on the work of the city’s previous Office of Food Access, OFJ works to embed food systems and racial equity approaches into existing food access programming, and to pursue whole-of-government strategies, in partnership with GrowBoston, that leverage city resources and partnerships to shift the city and region’s food system, reduce food insecurity and address the food system’s impact on climate.
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION (12 MONTHS)
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Temporary full-time assistance to the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) staff. Reports to the Executive Director of the Boston Landmarks Commission. This role will assist the History & Survey Team with historical research, editing, communications, and outreach.
THIS POSITION WILL BE A 6 MONTH FELLOWSHIP
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The scope of work for this fellowship will include supporting the Farmers Market Coupon program through market and vendor technical support, operations management, and evaluation. This is a part-time position estimated at 20-25 hours per week.
This position is ideal for someone interested in farmers markets and food access program operations and evaluation. Within the internal OFJ team, the intern will work closely with the Program Manager but may be asked to contribute to other work in the office.
Background
The mission of the Mayor's Office of Food Justice is to build a food system that is equitable, resilient, sustainable, and just. In pursuit of this mission, OFJ will work to expand equitable access to nutritious food with respect to affordability, physical accessibility, and cultural connectedness; support Boston’s food economy; and promote environmentally sustainable and resilient food production.
Building on the work of the city’s previous Office of Food Access, OFJ works to embed food systems and racial equity approaches into existing food access programming, and to pursue whole-of-government strategies, in partnership with GrowBoston, that leverage city resources and partnerships to shift the city and region’s food system, reduce food insecurity and address the food system’s impact on climate. This includes close partnerships with other city and state departments, along with facilitating a community of practice of organizations, businesses and entities in the city who are addressing food insecurity and inequitable food access by developing a new food system.
The Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) encourages, facilitates, and maximizes citizen input and participation in all aspects of government through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. As part of the OCE, Boston 311 is the main constituent service line for the City of Boston. We are call-talkers and constituent advocates who deal with a broad range of issues affecting constituents - everything from fixing potholes and pruning trees, to cleaning up vacant lots or finding a spot in a homeless shelter. We interact with people at virtually every level of government. We are working to build a better Boston by improving channels to listen to constituents and act on their needs. Finding top talent is critical to achieving this goal.
This is a provisional appointment.
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Under administrative direction, is responsible for evaluating the financial and operational performance of programs.
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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.
Under the guidance of the Mayor’s Office of Food Justice Deputy Director and in collaboration with the Environment, Energy & Open Space (EEOS) Communications and Community Engagement Directors, the Partnership and Community Engagement Manager is responsible for: (1) Building a partner and community engagement strategy to achieve Office of Food Justice's (OFJ) goals (2) communicating OFJ’s goals, strategies and campaigns to residents and partner organizations (3) designing communications campaigns that support OFJ’s goals to shift the food system while addressing food insecurity, including reducing stigma related to inequitable food access, and addressing the food system’s impact on climate, (4) engaging partners and residents in policy campaigns (5) supporting and elevating partner organization’s work and (6) effectively communicating the Mayor’s Food Justice Agenda, the administration’s work, and other OFJ initiatives to residents.
Background:
The mission of the Mayor's Office of Food Justice (OFJ) is to build a food system that is equitable, resilient, sustainable, and just. In pursuit of this mission, OFJ works to expand equitable access to nutritious food with respect to affordability, physical accessibility, and cultural connectedness; support Boston’s food economy; and promote environmentally sustainable and resilient food production.
Building on the work of the city’s previous Office of Food Access, works to embed food systems and racial equity approaches into existing food access programming, and to pursue whole-of-government strategies, in partnership with GrowBoston, that leverage city resources and partnerships to shift the city and region’s food system, reduce food insecurity and address the food system’s impact on climate. This includes close partnerships with other city and state departments, along with facilitating a community of practice of organizations, businesses and entities in the city who are addressing food insecurity and inequitable food access by developing a new food system.
The Boston Public Library is seeking a part time (18 hour per week) Floater librarian available to work days, nights and/or weekends to staff public service desks. The Floater shall be assigned as needed to various locations throughout the Boston Public Library system.
Brief job description (essential functions of the job):
Floaters are exempt from some but not all limitations on the Hours of Work provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Basic Function:
Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, participates in services including reference services, to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting, at various locations in Central or branch libraries as assigned. Also includes the performance of various tasks requiring broad professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and principles of information delivery and services.
Reports to:
Assistant Neighborhood Services Manager, Chief of Adult Library Services or designee
Home location:
Central Library or branch as designated
Assigned location:
To be determined as needed by designated public services manager in consultation with other public services managers. While at assigned location shall report to Department Head, Branch Librarian, or ranking staff member.
Supervises:
As assigned, pre-professional and/or support staff.
The City of Boston’s Election Department is seeking individuals to serve as Listing Officers and as Data Entry Clerks beginning in May and ending in August. Under the supervision and direction of the Election Department Staff, the Listing Officers will go door to door in neighborhoods throughout the City to complete the Annual Listing of Residents which is required by Massachusetts General Laws. In addition, participants will be performing data entry and clerical work related to Boston’s upcoming State and Municipal Elections. This work is crucial and necessary to protect voter rights as well as to provide city officials with pertinent information to provide better municipal services.
This is a provisional appointment.
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The mission of the City of Boston's Property Management Department (PMD) is to manage, maintain, repair, and provide security for the City's municipal buildings including City Hall and Faneuil Hall; to preserve the useful life of City facilities and reduce operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures.
Under supervision, performs a variety of ordinary maintenance tasks of a semiskilled nature to buildings and grounds.
The Deputy Commissioner for Administration and Finance is responsible for administering the business, financial, and grant management affairs of the Boston Fire Department in such a way to provide the best possible services with the financial resources available. Responsible for all financial aspects of the BFD. Performs management oversight of financial operations such as budget, payroll, accounting, accounts payable/accounts receivable, procurement, grants administration, state and federal reporting on fire statistics and financial data. Oversees demographic projections including staffing forecasts. Ensures compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations and audit requirements. Formulates comprehensive short- and long-range capital and operating budget plans and organizes and directs all programs, budgets and activities within the department. Provides technical consultation to the Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department. Acts as the BFD’s finance liaison to all City departments.
The incumbent will also oversee and ensure the efficient and effective use of specifications for new fire house buildings and renovations and specifications and contracting for all fire apparatus, including special operations vehicles and other specialized vehicles for Fire.
The Deputy Commissioner is a key member of the Fire Commissioner/Chief’s central administrative team.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.
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As a member of the Camp Joy Staff and under the supervision of the Assistant Supervisor, the Camp Joy Counselor is responsible to assist the Assistant Supervisor in all aspects of the Camp Joy program.
This is a provisional appointment.
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Under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, performs floodplain management work for the City of Boston.
THIS IS A SEASONAL SUMMER ONLY POSITION.
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As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the direct supervision of the Camp Joy Supervisor, the Camp Joy Assistant Supervisor is responsible for group supervision, group management, and childcare in the absence of or as directed by the Site Supervisor.
THIS IS A SEASONAL SUMMER ONLY POSITION.
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As a member of the Camp Joy Staff and under the supervision of the Camp Joy Program Manager or designee, the Camp Joy Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the site in which he/she is assigned and for the health and safety of all the campers, staff, and volunteers, at his/her site.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER ONLY POSITION.
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As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the supervision of the Camp Joy Program Manager or designee, the Camp Joy Nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the campers at his/her site and in following policies and procedures. The nurse is responsible to promote health awareness within the camp.
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 administers 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 (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.
Reporting to the Chief of Housing or designee, the Deputy Director for Supportive Housing is responsible for leading the Department’s efforts toward ending homelessness for individuals and families through access to permanent housing. The Deputy Director oversees the management of staff, policies, programs, and activities of the Supportive Housing Division. They will also work with senior leaders across federal, state and city government, nonprofit and private sectors to implement programs that will achieve the Mayor’s vision of ending homelessness in our city.
The Supportive Housing Division, as the lead entity for the community planning body responsible for ending homelessness, is in the midst of developing several strategic plans to make homelessness rare and brief, and non-repeating across populations. The Deputy Director is a leader in this large scale system design.
Reporting to the Unit Manager or other assigned supervisor, the Administrative Analyst in the Assessing Department at the City of Boston will perform clerical, information, data management, and other office functions requiring high judgment and adherence to specific regulations and procedures.