Search for the President

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center

Boston, Massachusetts

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The Search

A non-partisan, nonprofit think tank providing independent research and analysis of state budget and economic policies with an equity lens, the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) seeks an experienced leader and policy changemaker in the search for their next president. This is an opportunity to lead one of the country’s most innovative state-level economic think tanks in providing the research, analysis, and advocacy to achieve critical policy advances across the Commonwealth.

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MassBudget provides research, analysis, and advocacy to help others to access, understand, and interpret complex policy choices and outcomes, as well as the leverage points that impact communities. The organization plays a vital role in producing the highest standard of economic research and advocating for such research to inform progressive state policy solutions to create an equitable, thriving Commonwealth for all. MassBudget has been credited with providing the research and analysis necessary for the achievement of critical policy advances. These policy victories have included raising the Massachusetts minimum wage; establishing Paid Family and Medical Leave and Earned Paid Sick Time; fairer corporate taxes that have netted substantial revenue for vital state programs; boosting take-home pay for low-income families through Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) increases; the nation’s most progressive K-12 education funding bill with the 2019 Student Opportunity Act; and the 2022 Fair Share Amendment (or “Millionaires’ Tax”), which is estimated to bring over $2 billion to education and transportation needs across the Commonwealth.

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MassBudget seeks an experienced and collaborative leader who is both a strategist and an implementer. The ideal candidate will bring a strong command of economic, social, and fiscal policy, and a deep understanding of how these policy areas are interconnected with issues of racial justice, economic security and inclusion, and an inclusive democracy. They will have excellent managerial skills and will be an engaged and effective communicator, with an impressive record of cultivating relationships and authentic partnerships at the legislative and community levels. A highly relational and people-centered leader, MassBudget’s next president must be very emotionally intelligent and capable of inspiring and working effectively with staff, board members, and a diverse array of external partners and constituents. They will bring strong strategic, operational, and fundraising leadership, and will be a cohesive and collaborative team leader who values and amplifies the collective strength of the MassBudget team.

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Compensation for this position will be competitive and negotiated in good faith, with a salary range estimated at $165,000 to $175,000.

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MassBudget is partnering with Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, in this recruitment effort. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications (including resumes and two- to three-page letters of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above) should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/massachusetts-budget-and-policy-center/president

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Kennedy Kearney-Fischer, Managing Associate

Miguel Santiago, Senior Associate 

Rachel Banderob, Senior Search Coordinator 

Isaacson, Miller 

263 Summer Street 

Boston, Massachusetts 02210 

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MassBudget does not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, dis/ability, handicap, genetic information, uniformed military service, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.