Director of Community Initiatives
Director of Community Initiatives
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative supervisory or managerial experience in business administration business management public administration public management clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelors degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves where collaboration innovation and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children youth and families thrive socially academically and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.
The Childrens Trust prevents child abuse and neglect by addressing root causes and strengthening the systems that support families programs policies communities and the workforce. As a public-private organization the Childrens Trust is in a unique position to bring the day-to-day experiences of families and the family support workforce to life ensuring policy is data-informed and grounded in the real experiences of families. The Childrens Trust works across sectors and communities to share learnings and resources and to turn bold ideas into action so every family can thrive. Learn more at .
Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy collaboration and innovation The Childrens Trust is seeking a Director of Community Initiatives to drive forward systemic change that strengthens family support systems and prevents child abuse and neglect across Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional who can inspire and align diverse leaders around a shared vision of family well-being. We are looking for someone with exceptional relationship-building skills a passion for community voice and the ability to transform ideas into action through bold partnerships and cross-sector coalition-building.
In this high-impact role you will lead initiatives that not only strengthen the statewide network of family support but also amplify the voices of parents and communities in shaping policies and practices. Youll bring together partners from government nonprofits healthcare education and beyond to champion innovative approaches that align systems and maximize collective impact. If you are energized by systems change skilled in inspiring others and ready to lead groundbreaking work that creates lasting results for children and families we want to hear from you.
Position Summary:
The Director of Community Initiatives is responsible for advancing the Commonwealths community-based family support strategies that support the prevention of child abuse and neglect through strategic partnerships and systemic alignment. This position leads coalition-building efforts across sectors and advocates for family/child wellbeing programs/practices that drive forward the organizations mission. The Director translates the agencys vision and mission into concrete initiatives that brings partners together under common goals and shared results. The Director of Community Initiatives manages programs grants/contracts budgets partnerships and evaluation. This position is responsible for developing systems for gathering/amplifying community/parent voice and ensuring CTs initiatives and programming is built from that feedback.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships & Program Leadership: 20%
Develop and implement a forward-thinking plan for family support and community engagement aligned with the Childrens Trust mission and strategic plan.
Collaborate across internal teams (communications development policy and operations) to amplify the impact and secure support.
Build systems for gathering and incorporating parent voice racial equity lived experience and community feedback into programs that intentionally address the needs of historically marginalized communities.
Lead and/or collaborate on initiatives such as Child Safety as a Shared Responsibility economic mobility and/or mental health strategies concrete needs family centers database/referral systems and culturally responsive prevention strategies aligned to strategic priorities
Cultivate new and existing coalitions and collaboratives that center family supports to foster shared accountability for child and family well-being across statewide initiatives policies convenings cross-sector partnerships and campaigns.
Policy & Systems Integration: 20%
Design and institutionalize systems-level structures to support fidelity equity and accountability in a multi-organization statewide initiative. This includes the creation of centralized rubrics tools and guidance documents to ensure consistent implementation and reporting across diverse program sites.
Participates in or informs state-level policy development. Works across agencies to align family support programs with related sectors (e.g. early childhood health housing).
Drives statewide systems-change initiatives and continuous quality improvement by ensuring partners networks and coalitions are engaged in technical assistance training and evaluation.
Grants Budget and Contract Oversight: 20%
Oversees both incoming and outgoing public and private funding streams ensuring all federal state foundation and internal requirements are met with high standards of fiscal and programmatic accountability.
Responsible for the full lifecycle of a grant and contracting processes including procurement (quotes bids info etc.) development technical assistance to applicants budget review leading to contract execution and ongoing monitoring.
Manages awarded grants and organizational budgets with a focus on strategic fund utilization compliance variance tracking adherence to regulatory and audit standards and reporting.
Ensures robust contract management including performance measurement quality assurance and timely resolution of compliance or performance issues with funded partners.
Collects and analyzes financial and programmatic data prepares funder and internal reports and develops presentations to communicate outcomes impact and return on investment to stakeholders.
Promotes effective business practices that support transparency sustainability and accountability across all funding relationships.
Data Evaluation & Reporting: 20%
Leads the design implementation and oversight of program evaluation frameworks ensuring alignment with agency goals funding requirements and community impact.
Oversees the agencys internal data systems and infrastructure including the management and continuous improvement of the centralized database used for performance tracking reporting and grant compliance.
Ensures data integrity security and accessibility across programs and partners and provides strategic guidance on data system optimization.
Collects analyzes and translates quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights to support decision-making advocate for policy and funding and improve program design and service delivery.
Develops dashboards reports and visualizations to communicate progress toward outcomes to stakeholders funders leadership and the public.
Serves as the primary liaison to external evaluators and research partners ensuring that all evaluation efforts are rigorous equity-informed and responsive to community needs.
Fosters a culture of learning and accountability by promoting data-driven practices staff capacity-building and continuous quality improvement across the agency and partner organizations.
Team Management & Staff Supervision: 20%
Provides direct supervision to program coordinators contracted employees and/or consultants ensuring clarity of roles alignment with agency priorities and upholds high standards for program delivery partnership management and community impact.
Leads regular team and supervision meetings and prioritizes cross-functional coordination efforts to ensure strong internal communication collaboration and operational alignment.
Supports the professional growth of staff by identifying development needs providing access to relevant training and learning opportunities encouraging a growth mindset and aligning individual and team development goals with the agencys mission.
Conducts regular performance evaluations sets clear expectations and provides timely constructive feedback to promote staff accountability and excellence.
Fosters a positive inclusive and impact-driven team culture by promoting psychological safety and a strong sense of belonging.
Models adaptability effective communication conflict resolution while celebrating individual and team successes.
Travel will be required for this position.
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