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Our client, an education program of the arts based in Boston, is seeking an Executive Assistant/Project Manager to support the Vice President for Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship. This role is hybrid in Boston, with full time hours from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, and is a temporary assignment for 3 to 6 months. It is paying up to $35/hour. Interested and Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY: The mission of Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship EOSE is to support the college in its commitment to cultural, artistic, DE&I and educational development through partnerships, programming, the delivery of K12 multimodality resources, scholarships, addressing equity in education through social entrepreneurial endeavors and public service through music.

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship (VP-EOSE), the Executive Assistant/Project Manager (EAPM) role provides executive assistance and project management services to the VP-EOSE in the following areas, but not limited to, collaborative resource development and positioning opportunities that advance the program, and support and strategies that drive development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule Management & Administration:

• Proactively manage the VP-EOSE and committee calendars with an understanding of leader, EOSE, institutional partners, the President's vision and goals with an understanding of partner and affiliate organizational. Exercise judgment and prioritize complex schedules and tasks accordingly.
• Proactively prepare leader(s) for meetings, ensuring that agendas are prepared in advance, communicated and that key leadership and management are aware of and involved in critical meetings. Anticipate future needs and problems with regards to scheduling, communication and support; effectively meet deadlines through multi-tasking, prioritizing and delegating. Assist with managing initiative-related matters, including preparation of meetings, reconciling invoices and flag upcoming expenses for budgetary purposes.
• Prepare and edit correspondence and memoranda for the VP-EOSE's review and signature, including Board-related materials and written resources (briefing materials) and on behalf of the Leadership Team. Review and prioritize all incoming correspondence for time sensitivity, completeness, and relevance; matches correspondences with appropriate materials on file and responds to correspondences - not requiring VP-EOSE's personal attention.
• Responsible administrative support for the City Music Advisory Board meetings and Board Committee Board Meetings, which includes creating the agenda, reviewing and compiling reports to inform the Program Committee Board Book, and marshaling presentation materials meetings. Accurately records and distributes minutes to appropriate parties.
• Collaboratively creatives presentations and spreadsheets utilizing appropriate computer presentation software. Secures and organizes appropriate materials for the VP-EOSE's review in advance of scheduled meetings, compiles correspondences and reports on behalf of the VP-EOSE.
• Successfully run day to day tasks and operations, which may include but are not limited to: Phone, email and mail correspondence; prioritize, answer and respond to emails and phone calls, collaboratively draft, review and send assigned communications; communicate messages and information to the executive.
• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings.
• Maintain various records and documents for company executive(s).
• Book travel and create detailed itineraries when needed. Make complex travel arrangements, which may involve multiple travelers and/or multiple destinations.
• Shipping. Office supply needs for the office of the VP-EOSE.
• Contacts and electronic paper files.
• Working meals and catering needs.
  

Communication:
* Ensure timely and accurate communications internally and externally on behalf of the VP-EOSE. Have at the ready "about" program and initiative materials on request.
* Partner with leader(s) and key operations, creative and technology leadership to effectively manage changing schedule priorities, communicate to all involved parties, and ensure timely and accurate communications internally and externally on behalf of the VP-EOSE.
* Works closely with the VP-EOSE on stewardship and cultivation of existing and new constituents. Communicates with donors on a timely and regular basis; write solicitation and acknowledgement notes and letters. Assist the VP-EOSE with various committee and community board work assignments. Assist with grassroots efforts to build community and resource support data-base.
* Anticipate and manage preparation needs for meetings, and coordinates briefings with relevant staff, to include specific updates to the EOSE portal.
* Works closely with the VP-EOSE on stewardship and cultivation of existing and new constituents. Communicates with donors on a timely and regular basis; writing writes solicitation and acknowledgement notes and letters.
* Speak on behalf of and represent leader in conversations and meetings in leader's absence using a high level of diplomacy, judgment with autonomy as needed.
* Regularly handle sensitive information in a discrete and confidential manner.

• Prepares the VP-EOSE for all internal/external meetings i.e., keeping track of ongoing interoffice and external initiatives, researching organizations/individuals, briefing on "synergy" and possible collaborations, so as to maximize new opportunities for the program. Monitor tasks delegated by the VP-EOSE to constituents to ensure that completed work is achieved to agreed deadlines. Use EOSE programs, collaborations, and initiatives pipeline knowledge to accurately communicate and collaborate with production or operational departments or people at all levels.
  
  * Contribute to writing and editing and proofing grant proposals, business prospectus, and reports, with comfort in use of data analytics to demonstrate impact; Excellent writing skills and proven track record of collecting, synthesizing and structuring multiple sources of information and analysis in various formats to inform actions.
  
  * Strong initiative and ability to anticipate, multitask and prioritize without direct supervision; demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner under the pressure of tight deadlines; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  * Serve as a principal editor and project manager for assembling the VP-EOSE speeches, talking points, Op-Eds, articles, and other written works; as requested, draft communications on behalf of and in the style of leader(s).
  * Build and/or assemble presentations/decks to communicate strategies and initiatives.
  * Create and support a friendly professional atmosphere within the teams and department. Establish positive rapport with other assistants, operations teams, production departments, and studio leadership. Take on a peer advocacy role within team, providing support to the department and other assistants as needed.

Project Management-Advancement, City Music/K12 Advisory Committees, City Music Advisory Board, Education Outreach
Initiatives:
* Implement best practices for project planning and execution to initiate, plan and execute critical small and large-scale, cross-
functional projects to support the goals and objectives within the collective missions and visions.

* Work collaboratively to determine tasks to achieve objectives, recommend resources for integration into detailed project
schedules reflecting tasks. Produce project lifecycle documentation, including project schedules, status reports and all other
documentation defining project requirements.

* Ensure that all projects and ongoing collaborative initiatives are up to date and give friendly reminders to project/initiative team
leaders to produce any requested progress reports outlining updates on all projects. Generate reports and maintain awareness
of multiple projects, being prepared to provide administrative support as needed/assigned.

* Work with Advancement units and external resources including consultant, contractors, EOSE and partners to develop
detailed business requirements for project needs clearly to drive high-quality deliverables.

* Researches and identifies potential funding sources (individual, corporate, foundation, federal grants, etc.). Supports the
drafting/editing /assembling of grant proposals and assists in the application and reporting process. Creates materials that
support advancement, development and fundraising efforts, including collaborating to complete the City Music Annual Report.

* Support projects by organizing necessary resources, building schedules, forecasting work hours, establishing milestones and
deliverables, and coordinating work to ensure that projects start and finish on time. Ensure timely completion of project
deliverables, including reviews and approvals by appropriate stakeholders to enforce process and progress during projects.

* Collaborate across functions and teams of multiple stakeholders to keep project work groups accountable for executing quality
outcomes and meeting expected deadlines. Draft and communicate necessary project documentation concerning workflow
processes and any applicable procedures arising from project outcomes.

* Performs other related work as needed. Adjusting and responding professionally to change and challenges within the day-to-day
cycle of your projects. Project manage initiatives, programs and one-off projects as needed in support of leader(s) goals and
assignments.

* Plan and execute both small and large events including committee meetings, on and off-site meetings, large presentations,
social events and morale/team building events etc. Work with individuals outside of the institution on a variety of activities
which may include scheduling visiting Executive or VIP meetings and arranging for all necessary event details (agendas,
catering, travel coordination and day-of event management).

Possible Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
* Works collaboratively with all relevant campus departments, vendors, external persons and organizations.
* Represents the EOSE and/or City Music at on and off-campus events as circumstances require and when requested by the VP-EOSE.
Occasional travel as special circumstances required.
* Assigned duties as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills Required
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate; post-graduate or master's degree a plus. Minimum of 6-8 years working in a professional
office environment in a project management or executive assistant role.
2. Demonstrated strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills a must; a second spoken language and sensitivity to code
switching communications a plus. Experience with grant writing and editing, and proofing letters, papers and various documents. Have
experience of carrying out research and/or analyzing statistical data with strong analytical and math skills; organized work habits with
a great attention to detail.
3. Ability to conduct all communications in an articulate, cordial, and professional manner; position requires poise and strong people skills;
must like children and youth and have empathy for families regardless of their cultural, ethnic or socio-economic status.
4. Highly productive while managing multiple responsibilities and projects, able to make informed, timely and effective business
decisions, is efficient, reliable, trustworthy with a high level of integrity, self-motivated, an excellent communicator internally and
externally, and self-directed.
5. Ability to discern the confidential judgment, and respect with the nature of all matters under consideration.
6. Serves as a professional source of advice and assistance on managing projects based on demonstrated experiences; experience with
training or reminding other project leaders of key elements of project management, assisting them in addressing those elements a plus
7. Significant office and administrative experience including knowledge of MS Office products such as word processing, spreadsheet,
scheduling, and database applications and internet research; Apple environment a plus.

8. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can
serve as example in the department. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work with other areas of the
college e.g., accounts payable, institutional advancement, and various academic departments, as well as external constituents.
9. Team-player; creative and critical thinker. Creative problem-solving and initiator skills. Works well in a collaborative setting with an
ability to multitask efficiently and effectively while managing multiple deadlines that may often converge.
10. Excellent organization, project management, intercultural and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability interact with various
communities representing multiple sectors and socio-economic strata.
11. Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing travel arrangements. Must be able to negotiate with outside vendors, i.e., travel
agents, limousine services, hotels, car-rental agencies, food services, and others.
12. Evening and weekend hours might be required from time to time to support business needs. An exceptional customer-service
approach is critical to success in this position, helping to create and reflect the values of collaboration and respectfulness.
13. Positive, professional attitude within the office, among students, teachers, the college, and external communities. Dress and decorum
consistent with a professional office environment.
14. Understanding of opportunities and means of creating social value with music resources; along with experience and/or demonstrated
commitment to the President's Office of Education Outreach and the departments within the Education Outreach Social
Entrepreneurship area activities. Some familiarity with today's music styles, leading musical figures, and basic structure/organization of
the music, performing arts industry. Knowledge of business social cultural contexts in all sectors a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Utilize strong project management skills. Ability to motivate and build consensus with most anyone, and most any group. Must have
strong writing skills and ability to make strategic plans. Must also be able to prioritize responsibilities, working under high-stress
situations in a calm, orderly, organized, and positive manner, meeting deadlines, acting with the appropriate level of responsiveness
to team requests. A demonstrated experience in team collaboration where common goals were achieved. Good organizational and
time-management skills, with close attention to detail. Creative problem-solving and initiator skills. Experience managing several
employees; has skills to motivate employees, youth, families, and constituents into action. Organized work habits with attention to
detail and an excellent organizer.
* Familiarity with contemporary project management, constituent management systems (like Salesforce) and office systems
technology; also, a familiarity data base management, social media communications, and word processing software, and spread sheet
applications. Experience with some budget management.
* Understanding of opportunities and means of creating social value with music resources. Familiarity with today's music and arts styles
and relevant music styles of the past, leading musical and industry figures, and the structure/organization of the music industry.
Comfortable with becoming familiar/broad relevant working knowledge of Boston, Greater Boston, and where the Network community partners reside.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; a positive attitude, and high level of positive experience for interaction within the office and with
student, faculty, and staff throughout the college. Ability to conduct all communications in an articulate, cordial, and professional
manner.
* Positive, professional attitude within the office, online live meeting and streaming environments and the college. Dress and decorum
consistent with a professional office environment. Must be available to work some nights/weekends, as special circumstances
require.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The EAPM is an inspiring leader with humility who is dedicated to service and can motivate and empower constituents into
transformative experiences who embraces being a lifelong learner. The EAPM is caring, passionate, cooperative and collaborative, and has the
ability to speak to anyone. He/she has respect for and experience with bureaucratic and hierarchical structures that require active listening,
patience, mild tenacity and humility both internally and externally. The EAPM appreciates and respects all styles of music, believing in
contemporary music as a social common denominator that can connect everyone. The EAPM is receptive to learning and teaching, as well as
maintaining a student-centered environment and teacher/staff learning-community, performances, and youth development.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. (RESPONSIBLE FOR ON-CALL, 24 HR. COVERAGE, ETC.):
The EAPM is expected to participate in all major City Music concerts and events, to including but not limited to: the Summit, annual Completion Ceremonies and Open Houses, the City Music Academies
Annual Concert, and the City Music Summer Scholarship Concert. Programming occurs in cycles during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Work schedule includes weekdays, evenings, and
weekends as circumstances require.

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