Hub Citywide Community Coordinator

City of Boston•Boston, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research and Development (ORD), part of the Office of the Police Commissioner (OPC), focuses on innovative strategies and practices for modern policing. The ORD supports the Boston Police Department's mission by partnering with the community to enhance safety and quality of life. A key initiative is the Boston Hub Tables, based on the internationally recognized Hub Model: Community Safety and Well Being. Currently, five Hub tables operate weekly, serving various Boston communities. The City of Boston (COB)/Boston Police Department (BPD) aims to expand this model to all Boston neighborhoods. The ORD is seeking a full-time Community Coordinator to oversee this community-focused effort and assist with other ORD functions. The ORD also gathers and reports crime statistics, conducts research on policing and best practices, and manages grant proposals and projects. As a revenue-generating office, the ORD handles millions of dollars in grants annually and currently has a staff of seven. This is a temporary, grant-funded position.

Requirements

At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid technical or professional experience in project or program coordination, in which the major duties included convening, facilitating, strategic planning, policy, and other writing, design, collection, interpretation, and presentation of statistical and evaluation reports.
Experience with grant writing and management, including preparation, submission, program implementation, and monitoring.
Experience with program evaluation.
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Word.
Strategic planning and facilitation skills.
Strong writing skills, research and analytic skills, and problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to succeed in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED.
A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a public or business administration, management, or related field is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master's degree may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
Experience in the Boston community and sectors strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Best practice and policy research in community policing, violence prevention, and other public safety-related models.
Researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
Grant application planning, collaboration, writing, and submission.
Grant program set up, program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and quarterly/semi-annual and final reporting.
Preparing written and oral reports using Microsoft Office, with the ability to adjust writing style (technical or non-technical) for different audiences.
Development, presentation, and programmatic representation for the ORD to diverse sectors across our community, including civic partners, philanthropies, non-profit, and policy groups through various Department channels, including the Department’s website.
Provide technical assistance specific to data collection at the weekly Hub Tables, and with that data, reports to the City of Boston and other community leaders.
Attend and staff all Hub-related meetings and/or other Hub-related activities.
Coordinates multi-sector teams across Hub Tables, facilitating collaboration amongst law enforcement, healthcare professionals, community outreach workers, and other HIPAA-compliant agencies to advance shared community safety goals.
Convene quarterly Hub Executive Team meetings, so that the Executive Team may serve to help broker new partnerships to support Hub Tables long-term.
Oversee the development of a sustainability plan, to include grant writing and submission, for expansion of the Hub model to additional neighborhoods.
Plans and oversees training for current and new Hub tables, incorporating best practices from local, regional, and international, multidisciplinary efforts.
Strategizes alongside BPD, COB, hospital, and state leadership to adapt and refine the Hub model for Boston, ensuring a community-centered, systems-level approach that supports the long-term expansion of Hubs citywide.
Perform related work as required.