The Workers’ Capital Project creates a framework for studying responsible investment and labor’s capital and how they have been deployed in efforts to resist shareholder primacy, short-termism, and the social harms of financialization. Through research, programmatic convenings, and on-going engagement with practitioners, this project will act as a home for innovative work related to investment practices, fiduciary regulation, and the developing landscape of responsible investment. It is a project of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy (formerly the Labor & Worklife Program), which is Harvard University’s center for research, teaching, and creative problem solving related to the world of work and its implications for society. The Program is led by Professors Sharon Block, Executive Director, and Benjamin Sachs, Faculty Director.
The Workers’ Capital Project includes the Trustee Leadership Forum for Retirement Security (TLF). The TLF has launched a Peer Mentorship project in which trustees from both US and international pension funds will be paired to develop supportive peer relationships, build skills, and work to advance initiatives of their choosing at their pension funds.
The position of Peer Mentoring Project Manager will provide expert support to mentors and mentees participating in the Peer Mentorship project, meeting regularly with mentoring pairs and individuals, providing encouragement and coaching, supporting research and networking, planning and leading meetings of the full cohort, and working closely with the Workers’ Capital Project Director. The Peer Mentoring Project Manager will also lead planning of an in-person kick off meeting of the cohort, provide reports to the TLF Working Group, the Workers’ Capital Project Director, and the project steering committee. The Peer Mentoring Project Manager will maintain regular communication with the participants and leadership of the project. The Peer Mentoring Project Manager will be responsible for logistics for in-person and virtual events, including working with hotels, travel agents, and Harvard events and catering services, and others as necessary to make travel arrangements, accommodations, room reservations, and catering for participants, advisors, and others involved in the project.

As a Peer Mentoring Project Manager you will:

• Work with the Center for Labor & a Just Economy Executive Director and Workers’ Capital Project staff, fellows, and stakeholders to assess, revise, and implement the Peer Mentoring Project mission and support the Center’s research and peer learning agenda.
• Act independently to meet with, provide support to, and outreach to participants in the Peer Mentoring Project on a bi-weekly, or more frequent, basis.
• Plan and implement quarterly, or more frequently, full cohort meetings including progress reports and educational content in conjunction with the Project Director and other stakeholders.
• Lead and plan a kick-off meeting in the fall and a recognition event in the summer at the TLF Annual Convening.
• Report weekly to the Project Director, monthly to the steering committee and other stakeholders, and contribute to an evaluation and report of the program at the conclusion of the cohort year.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3 or more years of professional experience in the field of responsible investment, labor studies, or related fields.

We are looking for people who have:

• Proven track record as a pension board member who has worked successfully on responsible investment issues.
• Experience and solid understanding of investment, fiduciary duty, and the workers’ capital field.
• Experience working with the labor movement.
• Experience working with and supporting diverse people to be successful and creating an environment of inclusion and belonging.

This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.