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Coordinator, Accelerating Community Investment

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
$52,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, long term disability
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
113 Brattle Street (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2025
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Education Level
None
 
Salary Range
$52,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Up to 10%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Program
Description
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Mission

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 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.


Team Overview

The primary goal of our Accelerating Community Investment (ACI) team is to grow community-based impact investing. We help our network of participants curate and plan investments that meet their organizational and community priorities while delivering investment results to asset holders who invest in the work within their communities.

Currently, our team's networks include the ACI National Community of Practice, the ACILab, and the newly established ACI Cohort of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellowship. As the program continues to develop, additional networks are likely to be added to these.


Position Overview

The Coordinator for our Accelerating Community Investment (ACI) Networks team is a newly created position due to previous growth and desired further impact of the ACI team at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. The ideal candidate will be problem-solving, detail-focused, enterprising person who is passionate about growing their subject matter expertise in community-focused investment strategies.

This is a full-time, exempt position (37.5 hrs./wk.) This hybrid position will be based in one of our offices either in Cambridge, MA, Washington DC, or Phoenix, AZ.


What You Will Do:

Program Specific Work




  • Monitor and maintain team's program materials on the internal network (SharePoint.)



  • Collaborate with cross-department staff to coordinate internal events (e.g., lectures, gatherings, or other presentations.)



  • Schedule meetings with internal and external partners.



  • Make space reservations for both in-office meetings and/or virtual (e.g., Zoom, Teams.)



  • Determine team travel/logistics (e.g., hotel reservations, flights, conference registration, etc.) for their attendance at events held by external organizations.





  • Copy-edit and format working papers and other materials.





  • Work with program staff on outreach, external engagement, and marketing



  • Assist with research and data collection projects, as requested.



  • Process Requests for Proposals and fellowship applications.



  • Follow and comply with team procedures, practices, and processes seeking to improve or establish additional as needed.




Event Specific Work




  • Work with internal and external partners to ensure event-related tasks stay on track.



  • Gather participant and faculty contact information, assist with requests for event-related deliverables.



  • Edit, proofread, and format program materials, including agendas, participant lists, feedback forms, and other documents as required.




Procurement, Budget, and Finance




  • Obtain necessary contract information for procurement. Correspond with researchers and universities to explain Lincoln contract requirements. Work with program staff to monitor contract deliverables and communicate with contractors regarding deliverable status.



  • Assist with payment processing for contract deliverables.



  • Produce budget estimates for events.






  • Obtain budget reports for specific projects upon request.



  • Monitor and update program budget spreadsheet and system to ensure that information is accurately reflected.



  • Resolve missing or inaccurate entries and monitor the finance system to ensure that vendors receive payments in a timely manner.




Website Specific Work




  • Work with program staff and Institute web team to update and monitor website content.



  • Assist in collecting materials (articles, graphics, images, etc.) for web-based presentations, based on existing or new materials, obtaining copyright permission from authors and journals, and other related tasks, as required.




Other Duties as Required or Assigned.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:


  • 2-5 years of relevant experience, an undergraduate degree in a related field could serve as a portion of the applicable experience.



  • Excellent writing and editing skills.



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



  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines ahead of schedule



  • Self-sufficient yet team-focused



  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and with colleagues across several areas in the organization.



  • Demonstrated initiative, and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.



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



  • Proficiency in M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Salesforce/Pardot (preferred).





About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

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 in seven major areas: Planning and Urban Form, Valuation and Taxation, International and Institute-Wide Initiatives, Latin America and the Caribbean, People's Republic of China, The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, and the Center for Community Investment.


Compensation Overview

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.


Our Benefits

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.


Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest in joining the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer.


Our Values

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


Equal Opportunity Employer

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.


Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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.


Massachusetts Polygraph Statement

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.


Non-Smoking Organization

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.

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