Senior Research Analyst (Parks & Recreation)

Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under the direction of the Commissioner and the Director of External Affairs, coordinates and implements various Park Department Marketing and Programming Unit events and activities. 

Responsibilities

• Promotes, plans, and implements programs and special events for City of Boston residents and visitors.
• Serves as the on-site manager and represents the Department at Parks Department programs and events.
• Communicates with donors of Parks Department programs and events.
• Manages seasonal staff.
• Assists with fielding and directing press calls.
• Works with Parks staff, other city agencies, and outside groups on all aspects of special event execution, including but not limited to park openings, groundbreakings, etc.
• Procures goods and services for Department events and develops and assists in event budget management.
• Assists and/or takes lead with: designing, creating, and editing marketing and public relations materials in various electronic media; database management; and photography.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Applicant must have (a) at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in work which involves design, collection, interpretation, and/or compilation of research and/or statistical reports, of which (b) one (1) year must have been in a professional capacity or any equivalent combination of such experience.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.

 

DESIRED:

• At least three to five (3-5) years of professional experience managing programs and events.
• Experience with fundraising and budget oversight.
• Knowledge and experience with G-Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-18A

Hours per week: 35

 

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.