Program Associate

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General ("Treasury")

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

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ABOUT THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with offering free and accessible financial education, promoting wage equality, and creating a bright future for children across the state.

We deliver programs to all residents of Massachusetts and at every stage of their lives, regardless of their economic background. We also offer initiatives tailored to meet the unique financial experiences of veterans, women, high school students, and older adults.

More information about our office can be found on our website.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Office of Economic Empowerment is seeking a Program Associate to join its dynamic team. The Program Associate will be responsible for the oversight of assigned programs and projects on subjects including financial education, asset development, wage equity, and the racial wealth gap. This position reports to the Program Manager and will be involved in program development; grant administration; oversight of existing programs; and building partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Program Manager to provide management of assigned OEE initiatives.

• Maintain and build relationships with key partners, including attending and presenting at virtual and in-person meetings.

• Schedule and plan virtual and in-person programs and events, including site visits/advance of high-profile speakers, day-of needs, outreach, and vendor communications.

• Draft speeches, talking points, blog posts, op-eds, and briefs.

• Develop program logic models; Conduct pre- and post-program assessments and evaluation alongside the program evaluation staff.

• Monitor and update assigned website(s) and associated outputs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Develop meeting agendas, conduct pre-event/advance support, lead speaker and partner communication.

• Oversee grant administration and agreements.

• Monitor expenditures and invoices relating to assigned programs and products.

• Coordinate language translation for materials related to assigned programs.

• Support program growth through market research and collaboration with internal and external teams.

• Generate detailed quarterly written and oral reports on assigned programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently and in a team setting.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; capacity to convey information in a concise and accessible manner.

• Bilingual ability to fluently speak in Spanish preferred.

• Interest in expanding economic opportunity for all Massachusetts residents.

• 1-3 years relevant experience.

• Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts.

• Staffing evening work events will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A cover letter is required.