Project Director I (Part-time)

Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that works with partners to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well. For more than 65 years, EDC has partnered with communities, governments, and private sector to improve education, workforce development and health outcomes.

By combining interdisciplinary expertise with real-world experience, EDC works across these pillars to design, implement, and scale evidence-based solutions that help partners address complex challenges and create lasting change.

Founded in 1958, EDC today brings together a global team working across the United States and around the world. Our diverse portfolio of programs is supported by federal agencies, philanthropic foundations, multilateral institutions, and corporate partners.

Job Description

EDC has an opening for a part-time Project Director I, working 20 hours per week (50% LOE) and reporting to the Community Birth & Doula Initiative (CBDI) Director, in Massachusetts. This position will support operations and implementation of multiple grants advancing perinatal care access in Massachusetts and nationally. This growing portfolio of work focuses on building access to doulas, midwives, and community birth centers through systems strengthening, development of networks of care and seamless transfer pathways, and workforce support and development. CBDI works closely with state and national professional organizations and associations, community organizations, parent/family partners, and others. Areas of focus may include: improving perinatal outcomes for birthing people of color, those impacted by substance use disorders, those facing housing insecurity, and supporting data-based quality improvement systems. CBDI also focuses on expanding options for perinatal care for birthing people and their families, enabling integration of the community midwife model of care into diverse service delivery settings, and supporting diversification of the community-based perinatal workforce.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Project Director I:

• Is responsible for operational success, and the coordination of project activities to advance program objectives
• Manages performance, and adherence to schedules, contract requirements, and quality standards
• Provides capacity building support and technical assistance to CBO sub-agreement partners
• Develops and oversees program processes and systems
• Contributes to strategic direction, priorities, and implementation timeline revisions
• Oversees project monitoring andadministrative support
• Contributes to business development opportunities and portfolio growth
• Builds positive client, vendor, and funder relations
• Supervises technical &/or administrative staff; may have administrative supervision over 1-3 staff

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline: public health; sociology, public administration

Skills & Experience:

• 5-7 years related experience (or Master’s degree plus 3 years) in the management of a multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives related to maternal and child health
• 3–5 years experience with administrative staff supervision
• 3-5 years experience working on projects related to community midwifery, freestanding birth centers, or reproductive autonomy
• Demonstrable oral and written cross-cultural communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the certified professional midwife model of care
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel
• Willingness and ability to travel within the United States, including by car, train, or plane up to 5% of time

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with state perinatal quality collaboratives
• Experience running community-to-hospital perinatal transfer of care simulation drills

Additional Information

Please submit the following with your application:

• Cover letter.
• Current CV or résumé.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. At this time, the EDC is unable to support employment-based visa sponsorship.

EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.  

Total Rewards:  

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid holidays 
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts   
• Pre-tax transport benefit 
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund) 
• Paid sick time and personal time annually 
• Parental leave 
• Employee assistance program 

The starting full-time equivalent, base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $95,000. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing human_resources@edc.org or by calling 617-969-7100.