If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented person, a team player, and want to dive into the world of housing production, community planning, and infrastructure to help communities achieve their housing goals, then this might just be the job for you!

Essential job duties include (these are not all-inclusive):

1) Grants:

• Support the Senior Community Grants Coordinator implement activities related to the Community One Stop for Growth and help implement the application review, grantee selection, and grant management life cycle.

• Assist with the preparation of grant related materials for the Community Planning Grant Program, Housing Choice Grant Program, HousingWorks Infrastructure Program and manage a portfolio of grants for each of these grant programs.

• Assist in the application processes and designation of Housing Choice Communities as an integral member of the Housing Choice Initiative.

2) Training & Technology:

• Assist providing training and technical assistance to grantees to ensure the effective implementation of grants, collection of required documents, and tracking progress of grants in collaboration with fiscal staff.

• Act as a point person for all Grant Management System related activities including technical assistance to grantees and program staff.

3) Development & Special Projects:

• Assist in the development of program plans, budgets, memos, and reports to the Secretary, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and/or Legislature on grant and related activities.

• Assist Community Grants Coordinator and Manager with special projects and additional duties including, but not limited to: programmatic planning, policy documentation and recommendations, and consistency review of programmatic decisions and policies.

The successful applicant will preferably have:

• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: public policy, housing, planning and land use, grant administration/management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of one or more of the following: community planning, housing development, infrastructure, program management, with experience working in a community-based setting.

• Demonstrated understanding of how housing is developed, challenges to housing production, and tools to promote housing production and remove barriers to housing production in the Commonwealth.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret data to inform program planning and evaluation and make appropriate recommendations.

• Excellent soft skills and verbal and written communication skills.

• Record of working as a team member or independently.

• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

• Capability to develop and support effective strategies to ensure a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents. Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

Learn more about our important work at www.mass.gov/eohlc

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division's Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.