Associate Program Officer (RIZE)
Mass General Brigham

Job Info

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RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE), through an employee lease agreement with Mass General Brigham, is seeking an associate program officer. RIZE is the only public-private partnership dedicated to funding and collaborating on solutions to end the overdose crisis. Guided by those with lived experience who are unafraid of new ideas, RIZE is building networks, creating programming, and supporting community partners using novel approaches to preventing overdose and increasing access to treatment.

Our multifaceted strategy is designed to address the complexity and enormity of the crisis and will only be effective if based on evolving realities on the ground. We listen to and learn from our partners, monitor the success of our collaborations, and hold each other accountable toward a shared vision of "Zero stigma. Zero deaths." Our work is iterative, designed to both support and expand upon our areas of focus to maximize impact. We are a learning organization that consistently evaluates progress toward our short-term and long-term impact goals, so we are committed to regular strategic planning. RIZE's vision is that our funding will lead to meaningful and positive results in addressing not just the immediate crisis of opioid overdose death but will also improve alignment among the overall addiction treatment ecosystem and evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery practices.

Our current program strategies are 1) advance the behavioral health workforce to deliver effective care, without stigma, for all people with OUD in the state, 2) partner with key organizations to align approaches to policy and services to improve the addiction treatment ecosystem, 3) acknowledge institutional racism and work to address its impacts within the recovery system.

The associate program officer has a unique opportunity to work across all RIZE's programs to coordinate grant functions, help manage initiatives, facilitate learning events, help engage key constituent groups, assess programmatic impact, and support communication and dissemination activities. The associate program officer will build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, staff, advisory committee members, and subject matter experts, including people with lived and living experience. This role is instrumental in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with grantees and external stakeholders and ensuring effective dissemination of information through various channels. The incumbent will carry out a variety of program, project management, research, and other logistical and administrative tasks to support RIZE's mission.

Major Responsibilities

Grants & Program

• Engage collaboratively with the chief program officer and president and CEO on all programs and projects.
• Support the management of a portfolio of projects, including leading special initiatives and specific grant programs.
• Provide project management support, including managing multiple timelines, supporting implementation, and following up with partners to ensure that goals are achieved.
• Assist with scheduling and preparing agendas, materials, communications, and presentations for the program strategy committee of the board of directors.
• Assist in developing grant guidelines, help facilitate the review process for external reviewers and staff and prepare recommendation summaries for management and the board.
• Support overall operations of the grantmaking function; maintain accuracy in CRM used to process grant proposals, grant agreements, reports, site visits, and grantmaking information. Attend site visits as necessary.
• Conduct research and literature reviews and provide summaries and updates on evidence-based models addressing opioid use disorder and addiction treatment. Attend hearings and meetings as necessary. Present ideas for future funding initiatives and evidence of their need.

Communications & Events

• Collaborate with staff and consultants to develop and execute events, learning communities, workshops, and other key stakeholder engagement activities that allow grantees and constituents to share best practices, identify common challenges, and develop new practices.
• Assist with communications activities, including updating program content for the website, and supporting communications and dissemination about programs and events through Constant Contact, social media, and other communications channels, in collaboration with the associate engagement officer.

General

• Participate in strategic planning and managing long-term objectives.
• Assist with program-related materials for board and board committee meetings.
• Assist with general office staffing and office duties, such as scheduling, receiving visitors, answering phone calls, event management (onsite and virtual), and other tasks as assigned.

Our employees use the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions, and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Experience with philanthropy, grantmaking, and program management. Experience in behavioral or public health preferred.

• Track record of meeting multiple deadlines, maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail, moving quickly from one project to another, and managing expectations/timelines to achieve results.

• Strong sense of connection and partnership with community-based organizations throughout Massachusetts. Knowledge of organizations treating opioid use disorder and addiction is a plus.

• Solid written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and persuasively articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Sense of priority, flexibility, good judgment, and teamwork.

• Ability to take initiative.

• Highly collegial; comfortable working as part of a small team.

• Adaptable, with the ability to listen to new ideas, encourage open dialogue, share opinions, and change course based on new evidence.

• A willingness to do whatever is needed in a small, start-up organization.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.

• Knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of SalesForce, Constant Contact, Zoom, and WordPress is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.

RIZE seeks someone passionate about ending the overdose crisis and unafraid of new ideas. Success in this position will require a positive, can-do, learning mindset and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. We seek candidates who are confident in setting and acting on shared goals and understanding how complex and interconnected issues, such as the social determinants of health, funding and political environments, and economics, intersect with addressing the overdose crisis.

The associate program officer is a full-time, hybrid role. RIZE is in downtown Boston, and occasional travel, primarily in-state, will be required for meetings and events as needed. The role may require evening and occasional weekend work.

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under the law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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