FRBB: Spread the word - WCC team is hiring!

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Working Cities/Communities Challenge (WCC) is a groundbreaking effort that strengthens collaborative leadership in smaller cities and communities across New England to ensure all residents benefit from and participate in the local economy. Our approach, with participating communities across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine, builds capacity, inspires action, tests new ideas, and elevates learning as community leaders work toward better outcomes for—and with—low- income residents.

As the WCC continues to expand, we seek a Project Manager to support our team with key aspects of operations both within and across states. The principal focus of this position in the first year will be our WCC effort in Connecticut. You will work directly with the Working Cities Manager to support the five cities participating in the WCC, coordinate state-level systems change work led by our Steering Committee, and manage processes and timelines to ensure WCC CT objectives are met. This focus on Connecticut will give you

time to learn more about our model and processes. Over time, your role will evolve to support key functions across New England, giving you an opportunity to develop new skills and relationships while contributing to our team's ability to learn, adapt, and strengthen our approach.

Joining the WCC team at the Boston Fed represents a unique opportunity for an emerging leader to develop their skills and learn about complex community change through the perspectives of many diverse communities. You will also contribute to and benefit from a dynamic, supportive team that values working together to learn, solve problems, and help each other grow professionally. The position is based at the Boston Fed, though work is likely to begin remotely. When it is safe to do so, the project manager will be expected to do some travel (2-3 times per month) to participate in WCC gatherings and meet with teams across states.

Principal responsibilities

•  Manage key processes and timelines for the WCC in Connecticut, including grant administration, reporting, and applications for new funding

•  Support engagement of key partners and Steering Committee members in Connecticut. Partners include leaders in philanthropy, state government, non-profits and the workforce sector.

•  Help share learning and success of WCC teams (starting with CT) with internal and external stakeholders.

•  Support working across the Boston Fed WCC team, including participating in team processes and

  learning conversations, getting to know each round, and identifying opportunities to streamline functions and processes across states. Examples may include developing tools and opportunities to share learning, identifying technical assistance resources, and engaging with evaluation processes and products.

•  Coordinate learning community and other gatherings within and across WCC states

•  With WCC team, evolve and improve upon WCC model. This includes participating in and helping lead

  conversations around learning and adaptation.