Associate Program Officer (RIZE)

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE), launched in 2017, is the only public-private partnership dedicated to funding and collaborating on solutions to end the overdose crisis. Guided by those with lived experience and unafraid of new ideas, RIZE is building networks, creating programming, and supporting community partners using novel approaches to preventing overdose and increasing access to treatment. Since its inception, RIZE has awarded over $21 million to more than 275 organizations aligned with our mission.
Our multifaceted strategy is designed to address the complexity and enormity of the crisis and will only be effective if based on evolving realities on the ground. We listen to and learn from our partners, monitor the success of our collaborations, and hold each other accountable toward a shared vision of "Zero stigma. Zero deaths." Our work is iterative, designed to support and expand upon our focus areas to maximize impact. We are a learning organization that consistently evaluates progress toward our short-term and long-term impact goals, so we are committed to regular strategic planning. RIZE's vision is that our funding will lead to meaningful and positive results in addressing not just the immediate crisis of opioid overdose death but will also improve alignment among the overall addiction treatment ecosystem and evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery practices.
In 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration selected RIZE to create and manage Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (Mosaic). Funded by the MA Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund and the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Mosaic is a unique public-private partnership that allows small, community-based organizations and municipalities to apply for settlement funds. It is specifically designed to support communities and populations that have been historically underserved and have experienced a higher rate of opioid-related overdose deaths. Mosaic is community-led and culturally responsive, aimed at reaching individuals and families affected by the opioid overdose epidemic. The grants, approximately $5 million annually, strengthen prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, trauma, and family support programs.
Job Summary
Analysis of Data and Evidence
Collaborate with the senior team to evaluate the impact of foundation programs using mixed methods-qualitative (case studies, participatory approaches) and quantitative (data analysis, statistics, visualization).
- Work with the program team to ensure proper collection and documentation of indicators and metrics in the grants management system (Salesforce).
- Partner with external evaluators for assessments of RIZE's grants and programs.
- Conduct research and literature reviews, providing updates on evidence-based models and identifying opportunities from collected data to inform RIZE's responsiveness to community needs.
- Contribute to new project development, including grant guidelines and background research.
- Assist in managing a portfolio of research grants.
Learning (Organizational & Grantee Capacity Building)
- Guide RIZE's engagement with grantees on evaluation principles and skills.
- Help grantees develop individualized evaluation frameworks using RIZE templates and ensure effective data collection and analysis.
- Co-lead learning check-ins with grantees, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative findings to identify themes, barriers, and needs.
- Participate in coalitions and community events to engage stakeholders in evaluation insights.
Reporting on Progress and Impact
- Create presentations, graphs, and dashboards to report data findings and lessons learned.
- Maintain reporting tools for metrics and program support activities related to RIZE and the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership.
- Prepare grant reports aligned with funder requirements and deadlines, as well as policy briefs and conference materials.
- Collaborate on narratives and metrics for external documents and strategic planning.
Qualifications

• Experience in project management.
• Master's degree with a major in public health, health administration, health management or public administration, social work and minimum two years of experience OR a bachelor's degree and minimum five years of experience
• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail; able to transition quickly between projects and manage expectations and timelines to achieve results.
• Strong ability to connect and collaborate with community-based organizations throughout Massachusetts. Familiarity with organizations that address opioid use disorder, addiction, and recovery is a plus.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong sense of priorities, flexibility, sound judgment, and teamwork.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Comfortable working within a small team in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment that is highly collegial.
• Adaptable; able to listen to new ideas, encourage open dialogue, share opinions, and adjust strategies based on new evidence.
• Willingness to take on various tasks as needed in a small, organization.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Constant Contact, Canva, and Asana.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$78,000.00 - $113,453.60/Annual
Grade
7
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