Coordinator, Equity and Opportunity

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions;efficient and equitable tax systems;reduced poverty and spatial inequality;fiscally healthy communities and regions;sustainably managed land and water resources;and functional land markets and reduced informality.

The Equity and Opportunity (E&O) team at the Lincoln Institute seeks to use land policy to improve well-being for communities, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable people and places. Land policy contributes to community well-being by creating structures that improve access to opportunity in housing, employment, and greening. We advance these topics by conducting research, translating that research into implementable resources for practitioners, and "ground-truthing" those resources in place-based projects and communities of practice. Our work focuses on smaller regional centers that are working to strengthen their opportunity structures and improve outcomes for their most vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on legacy cities, formerly industrial places that have experienced population and economic decline.

The E&O team works closely with partners from a wide range of backgrounds and prioritizes the same level of diversity within its team. We believe that our work is its strongest when it is the product of a range of perspectives, and we organize our hiring processes based on that belief.

The Program Coordinator will aid the Equity and Opportunity (E&O) team's place-based work through logistical and administrative work to advance our on-the-ground efforts and results. This includes our networks, research engagements, and pilots of new tools/resources for the global communities with whom we partner.

This full-time (37.5 hrs./wk.) hybrid position will report to the Senior Policy Analyst based in our Cambridge, MA office with approximately two (2) days in office with the option for a four-day workweek schedule.

Program-Specific Activities

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  Support communication and coordination with local partners, including responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, tracking follow up and next steps from meetings, and other similar activities.

  
  
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  Draft materials such as educational materials, meeting agendas, summaries, and presentations.

  
  
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  Serve as project management liaison to track and monitor program activities across various internal team placed-based initiatives.

  
  
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  Plan and ensure consistent execution of the quarterly "Legacy Cities Network" newsletter (e.g., draft content or coordinate with authors, work with others to get the newsletter formatted and edited.)

  
  

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  Coordinate with internal staff and external venders to translate written materials into other languages or media content, as necessary.

  
  

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  Work with staff and other relevant partners to develop, update, and monitor website content.

  
  

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  Coordinate with internal staff to manage marketing requests for project content.

  
  

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  Conduct desk research to advance placed-based efforts on topics related to the team's priorities of equitable housing, economic development, and climate resilience as it relates to disinvested and vulnerable communities.

  
  

Procurement, Finance, and Event-Specific Duties

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  Coordinate with team and external partners to obtain necessary contract information to draft procurements, monitor contract deliverables and assist with payment processing.

  
  

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  Track and maintain updated project budgets, review financial reports and work with the finance team and team director to ensure accurate accounting of project expenses

  
  

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  Drive all stages of event management for both virtual and in-person events with internal and external partners.

  
  

Other Duties

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  Respond to external inquiries regarding our research, data, and programs.

  
  

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  Organize ongoing network engagement and identify proactive ways to grow our networks further.

  
  

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  Participate in internal training and learning opportunities to stay informed with the latest internal policies as they relate to job duties.

  
  

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  Travel up to 10% for external events, convenings, and professional development opportunities.

  
  

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  All other duties as assigned.

  
  

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  2-5 years of relevant experience, an undergraduate degree in a related field of urban planning, community development, or environmental policy could serve as a portion of the applicable experience.

  
  
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  Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.

  
  
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  High degree of organization and attention to detail, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

  
  
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  Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and with others.

  
  
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  Professional demeanor with strong, positive, and cooperative abilities for managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.

  
  
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  Creative ability to find fresh solutions and new insights to improve the quality of external relationships, projects, and events.

  
  
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  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines ahead of schedule.

  
  
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  Demonstrated initiative and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

  
  
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  Proficiency in M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and experience with work management platforms such as Asana, and online learning platforms such as Canvas preferred.

  
  

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  Fluent in Spanish.

  
  
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  Prior experience with civic engagement, public participation, or community involvement with historically underserved communities.

  
  

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around the achievement of six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions;efficient and equitable tax systems;reduced poverty and spatial inequality;fiscally healthy communities and regions;sustainably managed land and water resources;and functional land markets and reduced informality.

Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 - Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified ; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Cooperation and Teamwork, Forthright Feedback, Initiative, Acceptance of Responsibility, Multicultural Sensitivity

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.