64 jobs found in Cambridge

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) implements the City's enforcement program related to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. More specifically, these responsibilities encompass the administration of the State Building, Plumbing and Gas, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes, the Massachusetts Access Board Regulations (521 CMR) and the provisions of the State Sanitary Code that address the inspection of food handling establishments, housing, lead paint and asbestos testing and removal, day care, and swimming pools. Also, ISD is responsible for the enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance and for the provision of administrative support for the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). ISD prides itself on delivering excellent customer service and using enforcement as a tool to promote the health and safety of the Cambridge community. ABOUT THE JOB: Under the supervision of the Commissioner...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Finance Department is responsible for the planning, implementation, oversight, integrity and reporting of the City's operating and capital finances. The Department also processes payments for real estate and personal property taxes, municipal lien certificates, motor vehicle excise tax, and water bills. The Revenue Division is responsible for annually issuing approximately 190,000 bills and notices. All revenues are reported and processed through the Revenue Division. ABOUT THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the Deputy Finance Director, this position oversees the Revenue Collections Office, a division of the Finance Department. The Assistant Collector supervises a team of eight staff members and is responsible for the collection of all taxes and utility payments due to the City. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with a proven...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE ROLE: Under the general supervision of the Chief People Officer, the Office Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Human Resources (HR) office. This role is essential in managing day-to-day administrative tasks, office logistics, and supporting senior HR leadership. The Office Manager will manage the HR reception area, assist with incoming requests, maintain organizational systems, track departmental budgets, and coordinate office processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and has the ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties represent the key responsibilities of the Office Manager role. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve as City needs change: Oversee the general day-to-day operations of the HR office, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Assist customers both in-person and via...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Rotating Teacher supports the Preschool and Afterschool (kindergarten - 5th grade) programs by providing quality teaching support for full-time day programs. Quality teaching support entails actively contributing to a comfortable, safe, and stimulating childcare environment, which effectively meets the needs of children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rotating Teacher will report to the Program Assistant for daily/weekly scheduling, but receives direct supervision from the program's staff, under the direction of the...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE ROLE The Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking a part-time UX Design and Development Assistant to drive the Department's website migration and create the department's internal communications resources page. The role will primarily involve migrating CDD's existing website onto the City's new web platform. The UX Designer will conduct iterative user research and prototyping to optimize the site's information architecture and usability. Additional responsibilities include managing communication materials and key resources. DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES: Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the UX Design and Development Assistant will oversee: Website migration and redesign Collaborate with Department members to implement a department-wide content audit of the current CDD website; identify existing needs and wishes. Conduct user research, working with the Department's Community Engagement Team. Ensure that all...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE ROLE: CDD has an immediate need for a part-time community outreach worker to engage with youth and children and youth serving organizations in Cambridge as part of its Community Engagement Team. Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, a Community Outreach Worker is expected to be a highly visible presence in Cambridge neighborhoods, support departmental outreach efforts to reach a diverse community, and encourage community leadership. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Become familiar with resources that CDD provides to Cambridge residents. Build strong relationships with youth serving providers, including schools. Engage youth in learning about CDD programs, services, and planning processes while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Encourage youth to participate in CDD public events and city planning work in developmentally appropriate ways. This work may include placing flyers around the community, posting to social media,...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Transportation (formerly known as the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department) oversees public parking and traffic operations, including pavement markings, crosswalks and bicycle lanes, operation of traffic signals, traffic study reviews, and permitting street obstructions and street closings. The department also oversees the Resident Permit Program. Additionally, the Department of Transportation works with the Transportation Planning Division (formerly at Community Development) in planning, reviewing, and developing proposals to improve the City's infrastructure and encourages walking, bicycling, and using transit. ABOUT THE ROLE The Bicycle Educator is responsible for planning and delivering weekly bicycling workshops for adults . The educator will create a welcoming and engaging environment to support community residents at various bicycling skill levels in becoming confident cyclists. Specific duties...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: In partnership with the Youth Center Director and Program Director, the Team Leader is responsible for leading a cohort of Preteen/Middle School members between the ages of 9-13 as part of the Youth Center's licensed afterschool program, including team building, curriculum development, behavior management, improving performance and maintaining culture consistent with Cambridge Youth Program's values. Reporting to the Program Director, the Team Leader will lead a diverse group of pre-teens through programmed...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Council on Aging (COA) is the "front door" of services and supports for older residents and caregivers. The COA offers a wide range of programs, activities, classes, and social services both virtually and in person at its two senior centers. The Food Services Manager will support the nutritional needs of older adults through the smooth operation of a congregate-based meals program and other events and programs that support the social well-being of seniors in Cambridge. A robust meals program is one of COA's strategies to encourage older...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Equity and Inclusion (E&I) Department is responsible for advancing antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion across the City through strategy, organizational culture, policy development, and service delivery. We build connections by fostering a workplace and community culture where the rights, dignity, and contributions of every employee, resident, and visitor are valued and protected. The E&I Department has multiple divisions, including the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Commission on Immigration Rights and Citizenship, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative, the Human Rights Commission, the LGBTQ+ Commission, and Language Justice. Together, we collaborate and engage with all City departments, community partners and businesses, other government agencies, and residents to operationalize diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and opportunity. ABOUT THE...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT : The Cambridge Community Safety Department's (CSD) mission is to provide a civilian response to behavioral health crisis; to connect with vulnerable individuals to identify needs and to partner with public safety; health care and nonprofit service providers to enhance the community's health and well-being. We value compassion; self-determination and evidenced based intervention to guide our prevention and intervention efforts. The Community Safety Department is guided by the following values: We are continuously learning, evolving and reimagining our approach in order to best meet the needs of the community we serve. We embrace a growth mindset and value curiosity, humility, and our shared humanity. We commit to living restorative practices such as building empathy, compassion, trust and mutual respect in all we do. We center relationships, partnerships, authentic collaboration and joy in our work. We are guided by the...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE ROLE: The Benefits Analyst is responsible for, on a monthly basis, the auditing, bill processing and reconciliation of Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Flexible Spending accounts to the city's database. Additionally, the Benefits Analyst assists with the overall maintenance of updated Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability and Flexible Spending records of Subscribers and dependents in the HRIS database. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties as assigned. Under the Assistant Director of Benefits Administration's direction, working from municipal policies and objectives; individual establishes short-range plans and objectives, own performance standards and assumes direct accountability for department results. Consults with the Assistant Director where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. The employee is responsible for the development and implementation of...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Inclusion Specialist is responsible for providing support and/or accommodations to students who have an identified need or disability within Out of School Time (OST) programs in Cambridge, Massachusetts. OST programs include After-School and Summer Camp settings that are facilitated by DHSP. This position requires a collaborative approach as it will involve engagingwith various stakeholders who work with the identified student population we serve. Other essential skills include clear and concise communication, the ability to be flexible...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ABOUT THE ROLE: Under the direction of the Director/Teacher, the Teacher/Coordinator (Inclusion) helps Lead Teachers and Teachers achieve high-quality programming in five critical areas: curriculum, classroom management, behavior management, child assessment, and family engagement. The Teacher/Coordinator (Inclusion) supports the teaching teams in the successful inclusion of all children in program activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Observing the children and recommending...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Head Teacher & in conjunction with the Afterschool Manager, the Afterschool Teacher will: Share responsibility for designing a developmentally sound curriculum to enhance the social, physical, academic, and intellectual well-being of children in their care. Curriculum will emphasize the development of social skills, increase children's self-esteem, recognize children's interests, and build a sense of community within the group. Plan and implement activities to achieve curriculum...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE WATER DEPARTMENT: The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility, responsible for the treatment and delivery of water to the residents of Cambridge and the preservation, protection, and management of the City's watershed and its two reservoirs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Water meter installation: Repair or replacement of water meters Install and program Meter Transmitter Units (MTU) in public, private, institutional, or industrial establishments Troubleshoot water meters and MTUs when necessary Inspect water piping Perform accuracy testing on removed water meters Turn on and shutoff water as required Customer Service: Investigate high water bills Investigate problems/complaints as well as investigate potential leaks at customer's property Schedule appointments with customers, prepares reports Verify exception reports, account numbers, MTU serial numbers and...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE ROLE : The City is currently seeking an architectural design or construction management professional with 5+ years of experience to join our team as Senior Capital Project Manager in the Capital Building Projects Department. The Capital Building Projects Department is a new department that consolidates existing programs from the Executive Office and Public Works Department, along with new positions, to continue to deliver high-quality professional management of the City's expanding building improvement project portfolio. The Capital Building Projects Department includes eight full-time employees, working under the new position of Director of Capital Building Projects. Major program areas include design, construction, and system performance. This organizational structure will ensure that consideration of strategic priorities such the Net Zero Action Plan and the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance is embedded in all aspects of project...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Enrollment Coordinator: Provide support and guidance for current and future families of the Division of Childcare and Family Support Preschools and Afterschools. Utilize an assets-based approach to working with families. Support the Enrollment Coordinator in the planning and organization of the enrollment of children for both preschools and afterschool programs with the goal of ensuring continuous full program enrollment. Create and support...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The City's Auditing Division promotes an honest, effective, and fully accountable City government. It strives to provide independent, timely oversight of the City's finances and operations to ensure that City programs are implemented legally, efficiently, and effectively. The Division functions as a safeguard against potential fraud or misuse of City resources. Auditing contributes to deadline-driven documents such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Schedule A, and the Per-Pupil Report, which play a crucial role in providing financial and other information to the City Council, City Manager, the investment community, the state and federal governments, and the residents of Cambridge. The Auditing Division uses electronic processing of accounts payable payments and journal entries in order to reduce paper usage and create an efficient method for tracking information electronically. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:...

City of Cambridge ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS: The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Share mastery level of an art form with students for enrichment afterschool classes Be responsible for the overall management of your assigned afterschool enrichment class. Work with program assistants that may be assigned to the classroom. Develop and implement a quality age-appropriate curriculum in a specialty area Directly supervise the safety of children Help create an environment that fosters a positive self-image and respects the social and cultural differences of each child and...