Position Information:

Program Coordinator II

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

Start Date: November 10, 2024

End Date: March 15, 2025

Number of vacancies: 1

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks,trailsand parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position ofSeasonal Program Coordinator II– First People First StewardsAssistant.

The First People First Stewards(FPFS)partnership is a new effortfor DCR to acknowledge andunderstand the role of DCR lands in the culturalcontinuity,publichealth,well-beingand sovereigntyof indigenous peoples. The Commonwealth has an opportunity toassist in therevitalization of traditionalphysical and cultural connections betweenindigenouscommunities and the landand waterstheyhavestewarded for thousands of years. Theintention of thepartnershipis tocreate anewdialog between DCR andindigenous peoplestocreate a good space forlistening and hearing.The relationships are hoped toallow communication of appropriatetraditional knowledge, protect cultural identities, andacknowledgeand supportindigenousperspectives as part of the DCR mission.

The goal of FPFS is tosupportindigenous individuals, groups andcommunities by enhancing communication,improving equity,and access to DCR lands.The hope is todevelop appropriate collaborative relationships as part ofcultural andresource stewardshipin a good wayinto the future.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

The FPFS Assistant will be responsible for logistical coordination with the MA Commission on Indian Affairs, DCR staff,and others to set up virtual meetings, in-person meetings and other events.The FPFS Assistant will assistDCR staffwith developing program materials, including web pages, story maps, handouts,and other materialsto facilitateappropriate communications. The FPFS Assistant may also be involved in researching models for staff training, land stewardship, interpretation, or other high priority actions identified by DCR in partnership withindigenous peoples.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

The preferred candidate will have a solid understanding ofindigenousculture and basic computer applications. Specifically:

Knowledge of indigenous culture and history inMassachusettsand New EnglandExperience working withindigenouscommunitiesExcellent written and verbal skills (English language)Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel,PowerpointProficiency in Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of website organization, experience creating online contentProficiency using GISStoryMap

This position will behybrid, with combined telework (workfromhome) and in person work at DCR, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Thecandidatemay be asked toattend in person meetings across the state.

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

Position Information:

Program Coordinator II

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

Start Date: November 10, 2024

End Date: March 15, 2025

Number of vacancies: 1

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks,trailsand parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position ofSeasonal Program Coordinator II– First People First StewardsAssistant.

The First People First Stewards(FPFS)partnership is a new effortfor DCR to acknowledge andunderstand the role of DCR lands in the culturalcontinuity,publichealth,well-beingand sovereigntyof indigenous peoples. The Commonwealth has an opportunity toassist in therevitalization of traditionalphysical and cultural connections betweenindigenouscommunities and the landand waterstheyhavestewarded for thousands of years. Theintention of thepartnershipis tocreate anewdialog between DCR andindigenous peoplestocreate a good space forlistening and hearing.The relationships are hoped toallow communication of appropriatetraditional knowledge, protect cultural identities, andacknowledgeand supportindigenousperspectives as part of the DCR mission.

The goal of FPFS is tosupportindigenous individuals, groups andcommunities by enhancing communication,improving equity,and access to DCR lands.The hope is todevelop appropriate collaborative relationships as part ofcultural andresource stewardshipin a good wayinto the future.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

The FPFS Assistant will be responsible for logistical coordination with the MA Commission on Indian Affairs, DCR staff,and others to set up virtual meetings, in-person meetings and other events.The FPFS Assistant will assistDCR staffwith developing program materials, including web pages, story maps, handouts,and other materialsto facilitateappropriate communications. The FPFS Assistant may also be involved in researching models for staff training, land stewardship, interpretation, or other high priority actions identified by DCR in partnership withindigenous peoples.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

The preferred candidate will have a solid understanding ofindigenousculture and basic computer applications. Specifically:

Knowledge of indigenous culture and history inMassachusettsand New EnglandExperience working withindigenouscommunitiesExcellent written and verbal skills (English language)Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel,PowerpointProficiency in Adobe AcrobatKnowledge of website organization, experience creating online contentProficiency using GISStoryMap

This position will behybrid, with combined telework (workfromhome) and in person work at DCR, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Thecandidatemay be asked toattend in person meetings across the state.

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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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.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

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.