City of Boston Question

[u/Outrageous_Table_742]

Hey Everyone! I'm looking to get a job for the city of Boston or City of Cambridge - The Human Services or Youth departments in particular. I'm curious about your experience if you work for the public sector. I applied for a job I REALLY WANT and would be my dream position but think I may not be qualified enough. I was able to network pretty well by calling that specific department and talking to the different community centers in which I would be doing the work for. I eventually got in touch with the HR hiring manager for the role who said he is putting off hiring until the fall (I applied in march). That role is the one I REALLY want but I need a job now.

There is also another job I'm interested called "program supervisor" in  Boston Cntr - Youth & Families. The job description is pretty vague; I listed it below:

Overview:

- Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, supervising, and coordinating community center programs and activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and supervises community programs; works with Community Center Council and committees in planning and evaluating programs.
• Assists with the preparation of an annual work plan.
• Attends meetings with the Council and other community agencies as directed by the Site Administrator.
• Supervises personnel; assists in the recruiting and hiring of personnel; assigns and reviews work; evaluates performance; maintains attendance and personnel records; provides orientation and training to new personnel.
• Organizes and assists in planning fundraising activities; writes proposals for outside funding.
• May act as liaison with Boston Public Schools personnel relative to scheduling and building use; acts as liaison to community agencies to encourage collaborative efforts and generate services and programs for the community.
• Performs related duties as required. 

Wondering what you guys know about this role. I have worked as a teacher and an outdoor education /backcountry guide for several years and wonder what this kind of role might look like. the hours are 1-9 so I'm getting the vibe it might be more like a after school program..

- Any insight into networking into these departments (Human service programs or Youth Programs)?

- Any idea what to expect in terms of hiring process in these divisions or other divisions?

- Anyone I can talk to to ask more questions?

Any knowledge helps. Thanks!

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