[YEP-DC] JOB: Mass Insight Education - Project Coordinator (BOSTON-based)

Mass Insight Education, a growing organization that partners with public school systems to transform schools into high-performing organizations and close achievement gaps, is looking for an individual to serve in a new role fulfilling critical internal and development functions.

For additional information about Mass Insight Education, visit our website at: http://www.massinsight.org/stg/about/jobs/project-coordinator-field-engagements/.

For questions about the position or to submit a cover letter and resume, e-mail Michele St. Laurent at mstlaurent@massinsight.org.

Title	Project Coordinator – Field Engagements
Location	Boston, MA ( Moderate travel required – 15-30% depending on special projects assigned)
Timeline	Immediately
Job Type	All positions can be long-term or fixed-term with full-time benefits for the duration of the engagement and/or Mass Insight Education (MIE) needs.  Our consulting engagements are typically 12-36 months.
Background	We work at the intersection of school systems and entrepreneurship striving to create a radical new delivery model for public education. In 2007 Mass Insight Education and Research Institute (Mass Insight) published The Turnaround Challenge. That report - which U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently called "the bible of school turnaround" - provided an ambitious framework for approaching the devastating problem of chronically failing schools.  Built from that foundation, Mass Insight Education (MIE) is a dynamic non-profit organization that designs and implements strategy to transform public schools into high performance organizations and close the achievement gaps. We believe that enduring, fundamental change at scale depends on the practical integration of research, policy and practice.
Position Description	We are seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to support the fieldwork objectives and the broader mission of the organization, particularly focused on communication, research, analytical and material development needs. The Project Coordinator – Field Engagements will coordinate specific deliverables related to special projects as outlined by the Vice President, Field Engagements and senior leadership.  The Project Coordinator – Field Engagements will be an integral member of the central MIE team and will have the opportunity for professional growth and development. The Project Coordinator – Field Engagements will directly report to the Vice President of Field Engagements and may have projects in which other senior leadership members may manage his/her project deliverables.
Responsibilities	Support One or More Central Functions ·         Will serve as a central liaison for MIE's national portfolio, which may include, but is not limited to: o    Managing calendars and correspondences o    Identifying priorities to ensure that critical strategic issues are addressed promptly o    Gaining cooperation of others o    Arrange travel and meetings o    Develop briefings, itineraries and agendas o    Provide general support as needed and requested ·         Support MIE internal needs as necessary, including in the areas of research, communications, human resources, grant-writing, and knowledge management   Support Development of Organization ·         Develop expertise on the Mass Insight framework and take responsibility for being a content leader in other focused areas of school reform ·         Coordinating and prioritizing a wide-range of projects and timelines ·         Execute and manage the implementation of complex special projects as assigned by Vice President, Field Engagements and senior leadership ·         Research and develop recommendations for the implementation of best practices at both the school- and central-office level ·         Conduct research based upon requests and/or as needed for the implementation of special projects ·         Draft complex communications and publications
Qualifications	Successful candidates for the Project Coordinator – Field Engagements position, will have possess the following: ·         Strong commitment to MIE's philosophy, mission, and core values ·         Minimum 2+ years of experience (school-based, research, non-profit, and/or consultant experience preferred, but not required) Exceptional research and analytical abilities Strong written and oral communication skills Strong design and presentation building skills, particularly PowerPoint expertise Exceptional attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and submit high quality deliverables on a deadline Professional demeanor and ability to interact with a diverse range of partners and clients ·         Ability to ramp up on new material extremely quickly and work in an independent and self-motivated manner ·         Ability to work with little direction when necessary and quickly put constructive feedback into practice ·         Desire to work in the dynamic and unpredictable conditions of an entrepreneurial  environment ·         Deep understanding of, and desire to learn, operations and dynamics of school districts and/or state education agencies – specific interest in school turnaround and familiarity with critical K-12 education issues preferred ·         Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for results ·         Sense of humor, positive attitude, and willingness to work in a collaborative environment ·         Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
Application	Please email a copy of your resume and a letter of interest to Michele St. Laurent, HR Director, at mstlaurent@massinsight.org.  The letter of interest should specifically include: (1) alignment of experiences and skills to the responsibilities of this role; and (2) a statement explaining your commitment and interest in school reform.

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