Programs and Training Coordinator - Center for Mindfulness

Requisition Number: 10226

Location: Commerce Place - Malden, MA

Work Days: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Category: Professional and Management

Department: CHA Center for Mindfulness

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: Non Union

The mission of the CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion (chacmc.org) is to enhance health and well-being by integrating mindfulness and compassion into healthcare and our communities. CMC is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and has multiple clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health and by private foundations, including studies of mindfulness- based programs, compassion-based programs, technology-assisted meditation (e.g., mindfulness and vagal nerve stimulation), mechanistic neuroimaging studies, and an internal family systems research program. CMC’s current studies focus on PTSD/trauma, migraines, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use disorders.

The CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion is hiring for a full-time Programs and Training Coordinator to coordinate the scheduling and delivery of small and large-scale CMC programs, community outreach and various projects and events, including:

New programs/workshops, speaker series, as well as ongoing community drop-in groups (e.g., Daily Live Online programming) and planning events such as speaker visits and programs for CHA staff and trainees.

Communications materials such as newsletters, blogs, and research related to mindfulness and compassion.

All aspects of day-of event logistics and coordination of CMC programs (orientation sessions, 8-week courses, workshops, speaker series, and other events), as well as professional trainings offered by CMC, including those related to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Teacher Training, Mindful Behavior Change Group Leader Training, and the Mindful Healthcare Scholars (MHS) professional training program.

Fundraising campaigns and building relationships with various community partners.

Scholarship and continuing education application processes

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, psychology, business, or other related field required. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

2+ years experience with event planning/management, marketing and public communications or the equivalent preferred

Experience with mindfulness and compassion programming and related communications preferred

Experience with Constant Contact, Zoom, Canva, website development, social media marketing.

Interest in learning how to leverage artificial intelligence programs to facilitate the work

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.