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Executive Director - Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC)
The Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) is considering applicants for its Executive Director position. The Caucus is an organization of Black and Latino legislators serving in the Massachusetts state legislature, whose mission is to define, highlight and analyze those issues and concerns affecting people of color in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Caucus seeks to develop a sense of political awareness among its constituents and to make the political and legislative process accountable and accessible for those who have been disenfranchised. The Caucus’s office is located in the State House.
Primary Purpose / Essential Functions
The Executive Director of the Caucus is responsible for executing action steps identified by the Caucus and its executive board, and advancing its overall agenda. S / he acts as a liaison among the Caucus members and between the Caucus and external partners and stakeholders. S / he will be charged with developing and maintaining relationships with counterparts in various government, community, and corporate organizations to further the efforts of the Caucus. The Executive Director also informs Caucus members about issues—statewide, national, and regional within Massachusetts—relevant to the Caucus’s mission. In addition, s / he may be charged with communicating the Caucus’s positions to outside groups. The Executive Director is also responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising interns to assist in the work of the Caucus. The Executive Director must perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Coordinate, execute, and promote the agenda of the Caucus
- Coordinate regular Caucus meetings, including scheduling, dissemination of meeting agendas, and directly executing and / or facilitating the execution of follow-up action items
- Act as a liaison between the Caucus and organizations, advocacy groups, lobbyists, and government entities that serve the Caucus’ shared constituencies
- Draft and coordinate press releases and other communications outreach for the Caucus, including maintenance and content management of web page, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
- Assist members in developing strategic objectives to raise overall profile of the Caucus
- Participate in community activities and attend community meetings as deemed appropriate by the Caucus
- Select, train, and supervise interns
- Work with the Caucus’ Treasurer regarding management of the Caucus’ finances
- Research issues and policies and their impact on communities of color
- Compile and distribute press clips relevant to Caucus’s work
- Manage the day-to-day functions of the Caucus office
- Maintain files regarding Caucus events, meetings, and priorities
- Maintain communication with other legislative caucuses of color
- Organize various events and special projects as needed
Qualifications - External
Minimum Skill Requirements
Required Education and Work Experience
Preferred Experience (not required)
The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity / expression, disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.
Professional development opportunities, identified in partnership with Caucus executive board.
Benefits : As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of health plans including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits. Furthermore, retirement benefits are available, depending upon one’s length of employment.
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