Jobs at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation

The Chief Operating Officer leads internal management as second in command, managing six department leads, running the organization’s operating cadence, and translating board and CEO priorities into department plans. The COO oversees executive-level cross-functional projects, leadership development, performance management, financial reporting, organizational change, and collaboration among executive peers. The role also strengthens management systems, technology adoption, data-driven decision-making, and coordination across community engagement, workforce development, and community lending.

The Grants Manager leads institutional fundraising strategy, researches and evaluates funding opportunities, develops grant proposals, and manages grants from award through reporting and closeout. The role coordinates program, Finance, and leadership teams, oversees grant budgets and compliance, maintains funding pipelines and calendars, cultivates funder relationships, and supports renewals. Success requires strong writing, project management, budgeting, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, plus the ability to connect grant activity to organizational strategy.

Provides reception, administrative, scheduling, event, facilities, vendor, records, and office-management support. Coordinates calendars, shared workspaces, requests, equipment, invoices, and building partnerships while maintaining accurate files and confidential information. Supports leaders, staff, tenants, visitors, and external partners; resolves operational issues, improves procedures, and contributes to cross-departmental initiatives. The role requires strong organization, discretion, communication, customer service, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a hybrid environment.