RIZE Associate Program Officer

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Job Summary

RIZE Massachusetts (RIZE) is an independent non-profit foundation working to end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts and reduce its devastating impact on people communities and the economy. Launched in 2017 RIZE is the result of visionary influential providers payers unions and advocates coming together to address the alarming increase in OUD and overdose in Massachusetts. These founding partners convened with their public counterparts to develop and fund an operational platform on which a small expert team has generated close to $25 million for prevention and treatment services research and convenings.

RIZE continues to make great strides as the only foundation dedicated solely to funding solutions to end the opioid crisis across the its work to fuel evidence-based scalable and coordinated initiatives RIZE embraces innovation connectivity collaboration and inclusivity ensuring that those with lived experience are members of this partnership. RIZE employees are hosted by Mass General Brigham a founding member of RIZE.

Project Management
Leads the coordination of project management to support the program team.
Develop execute and manage projects and initiatives focused on promoting the voices of PWLLE and underserved communities.
Coordinates the implementation of various high-priority projects
Monitors progress of projects to ensure milestones and deadlines are met
Assess the effectiveness of projects or initiatives and offer recommendations for enhancements.
Identifies and reports any issues related to project implementation in a timely manner
Communicates across the organization to exchange information and coordinate essential tasks

Partnership and Collaboration
Support the organizations collective vision and strategy by cultivating relationships with partners and ensuring alignment among collaborators and activities.
Collaborate with management to define program requirements standards and objectives.
Provide support for essential functions of the office including responding to constituent inquiries and participating in community meetings.
Support all community engagement and special projects and help ensure that they advance efficiently and effectively.
Engage in coalitions community events and meetings involving organizations focused on addiction treatment harm reduction and recovery to involve PWLLE in decision-making.

Communication and Representation
Leverage strong project management partnership-building and communication skills to advance equity and inclusion in all initiatives.
Organize and lead monthly meetings providing detailed meeting minutes for reference and managing follow-up.
Coordinate outreach events and ensure clear communication with constituents.
Manage initiatives communications and engagement strategies that link the community with relevant programs and resources.
Represent RIZE at various meetings community events and conferences and engage in public issues that help increase visibility around RIZEs mission.

Advocacy and Support
In collaboration with the program team support grantees in telling their own stories of progress and impact to inform future grants policy and strategy.

Education

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred

Experience

• At least 5-7 years of project management experience preferably in the healthcare industry
• Team leadership experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail; able to transition quickly between projects and manage expectations and timelines to achieve results.
• Strong ability to connect and collaborate with community-based organizations throughout Massachusetts. Familiarity with organizations that address opioid use disorder addiction and recovery is a plus.
• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills; capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong sense of priorities flexibility sound judgment and teamwork.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a positive can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working within a small team in a fast-paced impact-driven environment that is highly collegial.
• Adaptable; able to listen to new ideas encourage open dialogue share opinions and adjust strategies based on new evidence.
• Willingness to take on various tasks as needed in a small organization.
• Knowledge of Salesforce Microsoft Office Zoom Constant Contact Canva and Asana.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Work Schedule - Tuesday and Wednesday in office
• Office is located at 101 Huntington Ave Suite 1300 MS 0111 Boston MA 02199
• Occasional state-wide travel for off-site meetings and events
• Evening and occasional weekend work may be required

Hybrid

399 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79560.00 - $115720.80/Annual

Grade

7

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