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INTRODUCTION

Project Coordinator - Greater Boston Employment Collaborative

The Greater Boston Employment Collaborative (GBEC) is a vibrant partnership between service providers, government agencies, workforce development entities, and employers working towards one common goal - to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. GBEC works with employers across the Greater Boston Area to connect them with a largely untapped market of qualified job candidates. The pool of candidates includes individuals from 30 towns from Belmont to Winthrop, who experience either a mental illness, a developmental disability, or in some cases, a physical disability. Job candidates have a range of interests, skills, and level of education, but all share one common trait – the commitment and desire to enter the workforce and contribute positively to a local employer. GBEC is an initiative of Riverside Community Care funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Join our Team as a Project Coordinator! A successful candidate will be professional and have initiative. Must be a self-starter, flexible, enthusiastic, creative, and comfortable working autonomously. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight, facilitation, and management of the Greater Boston Employment Collaborative (GBEC). This includes all efforts to increase employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. By working closely with Employer Partners who have hiring needs and Service Provider Partners in the community that have candidates who are employment ready, the Project Coordinator will oversee all related activities leading to employment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage GBEC operations by overseeing and facilitating collaborative activities including the Stakeholder Relationships, Job Developer Networking Group, Employer Programs, Trainings, Steering Committee, Reporting etc. Assist in streamlining programmatic and strategic planning as needed.
• Assist with oversight of all GBEC Events, and Statewide Events as needed. Including: Marketing and Communications, Regional Trainings programs, Statehouse Event, General Events, Sponsorship Program, Newsletter etc.
• Oversee GBEC reporting data as needed and provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly updates.
• The Project Coordinator will also work with local State Agency Partners.
• Recruiting new provider partners and constantly re-recruiting current members through the value represented in working collaboratively.

SCHEDULE

Full Time, 40 hours with local travel

PAY RATE

$28.15/hourly

WHY YOU'LL LOVE RIVERSIDE

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and time-management skills required. Position requires regular travel throughout the region with local travel to other areas as needed.
• Strong skills with computer systems a must: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook, etc.)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5-7 years previous experience in a business setting in a role which required use of strong communication skills with customers required.
• Previous experience in human resources, sales, or marketing/public relations preferred.
• Previous experience working in employment services for individuals with disabilities, or related personal experience a plus.

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.