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City of Cambridge Professional Development Associate in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP?s extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST) seeks a part-time, 19.5 hours per week Professional Development Associate to provide logistical coordination and administrative support to our professional development and communications systems serving approximately 70 Cambridge Out of School Time programs with 500 staff working with 4,000 Cambridge children and youth. The Professional Development Associate reports to the OST Learning Institute Coordinator. The mission of AFCOST is to organize, catalyze and support the youth-serving community in Cambridge for the shared purpose of increasing equity, access and innovation and sustaining the highest quality out of school time opportunities and experiences for all children, youth, and families. www.agendaforchildrenost.org We are seeking a collaborative and facilitative team member who has demonstrated an understanding of how children and youth are affected by social inequities and how to address these impacts. The candidate must have the ability to see the big picture, be a community builder and be innovative and thoughtful in their approach. Our ideal candidate has a passion for improving the lives of children through inspirational support of the adults who work with them. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: We seek a dynamic individual with strong organizational and time management skills who will: Coordinate professional development system logistics: securing training/event locations and scheduling Zoom meetings purchasing and delivering food setting up and/or breaking down events/trainings facilitator support: taking attendance, delivering materials, AV set up and troubleshooting, note taking Support profile and participation data collection, entry, and monitoring for quality Support feedback survey data collection and entry Support maintenance of 500-person, 70-OST program/organization Client Relations Management system Support oversight of food budget Support communications as needed Participate in AFCOST All Team meeting held three times per year and Communications Team as needed Actively engage in and support the Department?s Race and Equity Initiative Additional administrative tasks as needed MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience and Education Experience with databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace, social media, and audio/visual systems Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Flexible schedule A valid driver?s license and reliable access to a vehicle Flexibility and availability before, during and after professional development events (event hours: 9 a.m.-1p.m., occasionally 5:30 p.m. ? 9:30 p.m.) Willingness to learn new technologies and systems including Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Ability to work as part of a team and independently Ability to take responsibility for a project and get it done Demonstrated cultural humility Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to solve problems or access resources as needed The City of Cambridge?s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.