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The Ash Center is a vibrant and values-driven community. We are committed to diversity and welcome people of varied backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and disciplines. We actively seek applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, military veterans, persons with disabilities and underrepresented backgrounds. If you are interested in joining our team to advance excellence and innovation in governance and public policy, please view our current staff openings below. Note that all applicants must apply through the Harvard Human Resources online system, which can be found here. 

Program Coordinator and Faculty Assistant
The Program Coordinator and Faculty Assistant supports the teaching, research, and programmatic work of the Director of the Ash Center. The Program Coordinator has primary responsibility for managing and closely monitoring the Director’s complex and dynamic calendar, providing a range of administrative and financial support, planning and preparing frequent domestic and international travel, supporting the faculty member’s teaching, and performing other projects and duties for Ash Center leadership as needed. Familiarity with Chinese language is not required but would be valued in a competitive candidate. Click here for more information and to apply.

Program Manager for City Support, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative is an ambitious joint effort of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School in close collaboration with and funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to advance leadership, management, and innovation in cities. Now in its second full year, the initiative equips mayors and senior city officials with the skills, tools, and techniques to tackle the leadership and management challenges they face in their cities. The Program Manager will serve an integral role in working with cities, faculty, and partners to build, manage, and improve this yearlong programming and support. Click here for more information and to apply.