1072302true1072302falseSubmission for the position Community Grants Program Assistant Co-Op Fall 2026 - Job Number 2600018Bfalse1072302falsetrueCommunity Grants Program Assistant Co-Op Fall 20262600018B
Position Summary
The Community Grants Group situated in MassDOTs Highway Division operates seven distinct municipal funding programs. Each of these programs provide communities with funding for various transportation-related improvements such as sidewalks, bridges, or traffic lights. Funding is provided differently for the various programs, some programs are formula-based while others involve a competitive application process. Regardless of how funding is awarded, any municipality that receives funding from MassDOT is required to enter into a contract with MassDOT for the disbursement of the funding. The contract outlines how much funding is being provided, what the funding is for, and details the agreed-upon terms of the work to be conducted.
The Contract and Administrative Assistant Co-Op will assist with the responsibilities related to grant contracting as well as with various administrative needs of the Community Grants Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contracting Administrative
Preferred Qualifications
About MassDOT
The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation, MassDOT, take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system, which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.
Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOTs divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters, Planning & Enterprise Services, provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four divisions.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled, however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate, and current resume and application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.