Project Director I – Part-time

EDC (Education Development Center)

Project Director I managing operations for grants advancing perinatal care access initiatives in Massachusetts and nationally. Collaborate with organizations in maternal and child health sector.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $76,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-stakeholder projects related to maternal and child health, with a strong focus on capacity building, program oversight, and strategic direction. Proficient in cross-cultural communication and building relationships with clients, vendors, and funders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementMaternal And Child HealthAdministrative Staff SupervisionCross-Cultural CommunicationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project MonitoringQuality Standards ManagementCapacity Building SupportAnalytical SkillsProgram Process Development

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Perinatal CareCommunity MidwiferyFreestanding Birth CentersReproductive AutonomyCertified Professional Midwife Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operations and implementation of multiple grants advancing perinatal care access in Massachusetts and nationally
Manage performance, and adherence to schedules, contract requirements, and quality standards
Provide capacity building support and technical assistance to CBO sub-agreement partners
Develop and oversee program processes and systems
Contribute to strategic direction, priorities, and implementation timeline revisions
Oversee project monitoring and administrative support
Contribute to business development opportunities and portfolio growth
Build positive client, vendor, and funder relations
Supervise technical &/or administrative staff; may have administrative supervision over 1-3 staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline: public health; sociology, public administration
5-7 years related experience (or Master’s degree plus 3 years) in the management of a multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives related to maternal and child health
3–5 years experience with administrative staff supervision
3-5 years experience working on projects related to community midwifery, freestanding birth centers, or reproductive autonomy
Demonstrable oral and written cross-cultural communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of the certified professional midwife model of care
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel
Willingness and ability to travel within the United States, including by car, train, or plane up to 5% of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax transport benefit
Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
Paid sick time and personal time annually
Parental leave
Employee assistance program