Harvard University · 3 months ago
Special Project Manager
Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission, and they are seeking a Special Projects Manager for the Council on Civic Strength. This role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a membership and communications strategy for civic learning leaders, involving communication, project management, and administrative support.
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Responsibilities
Assist Professor Allen and her team in communicating the Council’s mission and goals, through the drafting and support in dissemination of Council materials
Work with Council members to develop a project management system for collecting and monitoring progress toward the Council’s goals
Liaise with network members and other civic learning leaders to continue building the growth and scale of the Council and its reach
Ability to prioritize content and logistical needs of the Council, implementing these functions by drafting meeting agendas, taking minutes, and supporting Council meetings
Draft clear, compelling written materials for Council members, including content requiring content expertise in civic learning
Prepare presentations, reports, and external-facing communications on behalf of the Council
Support data management, reporting, and document organization
Staff events, including greeting and directing attendees and assisting VIPs and presenters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2 years of relevant, civics/democracy-focused experience
Preferred
Excellent organizational and communications skills
Experience supporting active coalitions or membership networks
Knowledge of the civic learning field
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
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