Project Manager, Development & Communications

Salary: $68,000- $72,000Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food whileadvocating forpolicies that make food more accessibleso that no one goes hungry. Toassistus in meeting our mission, Project Bread The Walk for Hunger is seekingaProjectManagerto join our team.At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Supervisor:Chief Advancement Officer(CAO)Starting Salary Range:$68,000-$72,000The Role: The Project Manager supports the CAOand theDevelopment & Communicationsteam by coordinating projects, improving department-wide systems, and helping ensure the smooth execution of fundraising and communications work.Serving as aright hand to the CAOin executing their strategic vision, this role combines project management, team operations, andexecutive supportto keep priorities moving forward and ensurestrong communicationacross thedepartment.The ideal candidate ishighlyorganized,finds joy in building relationships andcollaborating, andiscomfortable managing many moving pieces at once. This role offers the opportunity towork closely with the CAO andcontribute directly to work that drives awareness, fundraising, and community engagement in support of Project Breads mission.Primary Responsibilities:Executive Support:Managethe CAOs calendarandschedulingand supportdaily workflow;anticipateneeds and adjust priorities as needed.Draft and coordinateinternal and externalcommunicationson behalf of the CAO.Support the preparation forinternal and external meetings, such as creating agendas, presentations and briefingmaterialsand managing eventlogistics.Support communication between CAO and the Executive Team, maintain alignment on priorities and objectives,so asto support CAO in strategic decision making.Manage expense reports, invoices, andotheradministrative taskstosupport smoothdepartmentaloperations.Strategic Project Management:Lead or support special projects that advance Development & Communications team goals, coordinating contributors, timelines, and deliverables.Work cross-functionallyacross departmentsto ensure smooth execution, problem-solve barriers, and keep projects movingforward.Serve as a connector between the CAO and Development and Communications teams, supporting prioritization, communication flow, and decision-making.Facilitate the creation of the quarterly Board memo, soliciting and synthesizing content from the Development & Communications Team.Development and Communications Team Support:Support annual department planning, coordinating the development of goals, budget, and work plans, and tracking progress throughout the year.Coordinatedepartmentmeetingsand annual departmentretreat, including managing scheduling andlogistics, creating agendas, and supportingfacilitation..Maintain and improve departmental processes to support collaboration, track follow-upitemsand deadlines,Perform other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the Development and Communications team.Organizational Responsibilities:Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as eventstaffthe weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May), and attending pre-Walk events as assigned.Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Breads positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.Qualifications:There are innumerable ways to learn,grow,and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant.We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring tothe work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you candemonstratemost of the qualifications and experiences listed below.Priority Competencies:Organized and Independent:Demonstratesan innate attention to detail that keeps yourself and others organized. A confident, self-starter that finds joy in managing projects that require strategic multi-tasking and prioritization.Relationship Builder and Collaborator:Demonstratesstrong interpersonal skills, with professionalism, positivity, and discretion, in a highly visible role. Builds trust and credibility with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, includingcolleagues, donors, and community partners. Cultivates strong, collaborative internal relationships, knowing how toidentifyand engage the right people to achieve work outcomes.Strategic and Adaptable:Successfully adapts to changes andbrainstormssolutionstohelpProject Breads developmentand communications initiatives meet strategicobjectives.Additional Qualifications and Experience:Personal commitment to solving hunger in Massachusetts.3 years of professional experienceinexecutivesupport, nonprofit communicationsand development, project management, or similar role.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting correspondence and preparing materials and presentations.Proven ability to manage complex scheduling, priorities, and competing deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to give and receivetimelyfeedback.Skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint),Asana,and Raisers Edge, and able to learn and adapt to new systems.Being multilingual is not a requirement for the role but is recognized as an asset.Work LocationAll employees are currentlyworkinga hybrid remote and in-office model and are expected to spend at leastsome timein the office each week. TheProject Managerwill need to be present in the East Boston officeregularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, andadditionaldays as needed,to support the Chief Advancement Officer and interact with other staffin order tosuccessfully fulfill the duties of the role.BenefitsBenefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirementplanwith match after one year,fully paid PFML leave,life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.How to ApplyPleaseapply hereby completing our application form anduploadingyour resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format.Review of applications will begin December 22ndand continue until the position is filled.Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at jobs@projectbread.org if you would like to request specialaccommodationsduring the interview process.

Salary : $68,000 - $72,000