Special Assistant to the Director

Special Assistant to the Director

Salary

$63,147.99 - $89,186.51 Annually

Location

Court Street - 26 Court Street

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00147

Department

Mayors Office of Housing

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

12/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

The Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) works to foster healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities for all by ensuring stable, green, and accessible housing and the sustainable use of land. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and develop city-owned property. MOH envisions a Boston where all residents have the homes and neighborhoods they need to thrive.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Housing and the Director of Operations, the Special Assistant provides administrative services to the Chief of Housing and other members of the director's office by performing work of a highly confidential and complex nature. This individual also works on a variety of special projects based on direction from the Chief of Housing or Director of Operations. In addition, the Special Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support to Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Chief of Housing's schedule.
• Manages the daily flow of internal and external communication, including phone calls and correspondence to and from the Chief of Housing and MOH Director's Office staff.
• Coordinates complex and confidential special projects as directed by the Chief of Housing.
• Coordinates and provides the Chief with materials relevant to scheduled meetings.
• Reviews and scrutinizes materials generated by the Director's office.
• Writes, files, and tracks the submission and execution of service and purchase orders and other documents requiring the Chief of Housing's signature.
• Handles arrangements for staff retreats, agency-wide meetings, and engagement events.
• Performs Human Resources administrative tasks and personnel transactions.
• Assists Human Resources and managers with recruitment and hiring processes.
• Performs other related duties required by the position.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Four (4) years of confidential administrative or professional experience. High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Appropriate educational substitutions may be made.
• Ability to work independently, in a confidential environment, with minimum supervision.
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and work well with other City Departments.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
• Fluency in languages other than English is desirable.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/NU-22

Hours per week: 35

"Please note that the Mayors Office of Housing (MOH) employees and their immediate family members are prohibited from buying or leasing City Involved Housing, with the exception of applicants living in City Involved Housing at the time of hire at MOH. Please refer to the Policy on Employee Participation in MOH Administered Programs."

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov