Closed Position: Program Coordinator

Create a more equitable future for Eastern Massachusetts

Updated September 12, 2024. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to: siggersbentonconsulting@gmail.com.

Job Summary

Atrius Health Equity Foundation is hiring a Program Coordinator to support its mission of closing the gap in life expectancy across neighborhoods in Eastern Massachusetts. The Program Coordinator will be supporting the Foundation’s programs and initiatives, including program management, administrative, and policy and research tasks.

The Program Coordinator will be supervised by the President of the Foundation, with dotted line reporting to the Foundation’s Program Director.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education plus relevant work experience required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project management to Foundation initiatives. For example, tasks could include developing and maintaining work plans, drafting meeting materials such as agendas and presentations, preparing evaluation and reporting templates, scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes and maintaining project files and collaboration spaces.

• Carry out research and writing assignments, which could include literature reviews, analyses of available data sets, and participation in meetings/interviews.

• Support Request for Proposal processes, including drafting and editing materials, tracking applicant inquiries, managing components of the review process and maintaining grantee files.

• Perform other duties as necessary to achieve the goals of the Foundation, including back-up support to the Foundation’s overall administration as needed.

Skills & Knowledge Required

A successful candidate will have:

• Passion for the Foundation’s mission and a commitment to health equity and community impact.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.

• Ability to analyze policy and scientific literature.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and projects.

• Strong computer skills including expert use of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. Salesforce skills are a plus.

• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills to bring projects to successful completion.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Excellent people skills, tact and diplomacy.

• Bilingual/bicultural background desirable.

Compensation

The compensation range is $50,00-$65,000 but is flexible and dependent on qualifications and experience. This position includes generous time off and great benefits (paid vacation; sick time and holidays; health, vision, dental and life and disability insurance; and retirement).

Hybrid Work Environment

This position includes a mix of remote work with some in-person office days and in-person off-site meetings, as needed.

About Us

The Atrius Health Equity Foundation is a newly formed conversion foundation that aims to have a transformational impact on health equity in Eastern Massachusetts. The Foundation seeks to close the gap in health inequities in Eastern Massachusetts by investing with communities and other partners to dramatically improve health and well-being. In developing its strategy for grantmaking, the Foundation recognizes that the status quo—in which black and brown communities experience lower life expectancy and worse health outcomes—is unacceptable and that we must act differently if we wish to achieve different results.

Diversity Statement

At Atrius Health Equity Foundation, we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and experiences. We constantly strive to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We work to make you feel welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Atrius Health Equity Foundation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and is CORI-friendly.