Strategic Planner

Department: Planning and Grants

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Downtown Boston - Tremont Street

Compensation: $55,255 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, access, and analyze primary and secondary data sources related to ABCD’s anti-poverty mission.
• Participate in in design and management of needs assessment and strategic planning processes. 
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support agency’s identification of strategic priorities.
• Conduct research activities as needed for specific programs or issue areas.
• Manage monitoring and evaluation activities and prepare reports for funding sources.
• Manage, in collaboration with other ABCD departments, the agency’s client database systems.
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to assess programs’ effectiveness. 
• Identify and develop promising program initiatives or planning innovations.
• Facilitate staff working groups and multi-agency coalitions, as needed, to promote cooperative planning and program development. 
• Provide grant writing support through researching best practices and identifying primary and secondary data. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Social Services or related field
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in human services planning or program development required. 
• Experience with program evaluation strongly preferred. Ability to work effectively with persons from a wide variety of backgrounds and income levels. 
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a busy, multi-tasking environment which requires self-direction and good judgment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with statistical analysis software, such as SPSS.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.