Contracted Marketing & Events Program Assistant

Job Description

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

This is a contract position funded through December 30, 2025. The assistant will work a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote and in-office work at the CT offices in Boston, with other possible meetings in the Boston area or around the state as needed.

Please note that pursuant to Massachusetts general law, contracted employees are not paid for the eleven scheduled holidays, do not receive any paid, vacation, personal leave benefits, or contribute to the state retirement system or social security. As a state contracted employee, you must participate in direct deposit and contribute towards the Commonwealth of Massachusetts state alternate retirement plan, ("OBRA Plan").

Children's Trust is seeking a creative, organized Program Assistant to provide short term support for upcoming marketing and communications projects and external agency events.

The mission of Children's Trust is to partner with organizations and communities to drive systemic change that addresses the root causes of child abuse and neglect. We provide and fund high-quality programs and services, deliver training and technical assistance to the family support workforce, and advocate for statewide policy decisions that build resilient families, enabling children to grow up safe and thrive. Our values of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and celebrating successes are at the core of the work we do. Children's Trust Massachusetts has an annual budget of approximately $26M from Federal and State funding and an additional average annual raise of $850K from our 501c3.

The Children's Trust Marketing/Communications/Events unit is seeking a time limited, contracted employee to perform the following duties/essential duties:

1. Provide light project management for the Marketing & Events Team by creating project dashboards in Asana to keep the team aligned on projects, timelines and budget and keep updated by consistently taking notes, entering data, tracking expenses, scheduling meetings, etc.

2. Monitor engagement, track metrics for marketing and event efforts, including website analytics, email marketing, social media, and registrations and compile data into detailed reports for team review

3. Assist in the logistical coordination and smooth operations of agency events including onsite support during events, outreach, vendor management, venue setup, volunteer management, material preparation and registration.

4. Maintain databases/lists and assist with editing, drafting and publishing communications via

multiple platforms to communicate key messages, promote and engage with audience.

5. Perform related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

2. Familiarity with marketing tools and project management software such as Asana, Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, etc.

3. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a knack for tracking and prioritizing tasks effectively.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel may be required for this position.

Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to [email protected].

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.