Marketing, Branding and Communications Staff Assistant

Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

$30/hr – $32/hrEntry Level3+ years expContract

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support marketing and communications for office events and branding campaigns, coordinating across units and producing multi-channel content.

  • Drafts and edits newsletters, web, print, and social content.
  • Must-have: Three years of office experience with editing, writing, and design.
  • Standout: Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft 365, and basic HTML with multi-channel coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Works with supervisor and relevant unit heads to execute marketing campaigns for office events and initiatives. Provides updates and smooth flow of information between multiple internal units as needed.
  • Drafts and edits content for weekly and ad hoc email newsletters, web, print materials, and social media (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
  • Prepares and maintains consistent and up-to-date information across all internal and outgoing communications, including event calendars, Crimson Careers, social media, print materials, web content, posters, and other signage as needed.
  • Designs, edits, and catalogs graphics and video content in Canva using MCS templates and style guides.
  • Designs and edits content for department website. The MCS website is powered by uConnect, a vendor providing a management platform for content edits.
  • Uses project management tools (Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Lists, Excel, etc.) to communicate among team members.
  • Monitors and shares usage data and analysis for all communications platforms. Assists with design and production of statistical reports and other basic infographics.
  • Participates in communications-related training and communities offered by Harvard College and University. Stays informed of best practices at Harvard and peer institutions.
  • Attends weekly and biweekly logistic and marketing meetings.
  • May collaborate with student assistants and other office staff.
  • Participates in a range of office-wide events including open houses, professional development workshops, intra- and inter-department, and college-wide meetings.
  • Performs other administrative support tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Three years of office work experience. Minimum of one year of editing, writing, and design experience required.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience working on marketing and branding campaigns.
  • Excellent proofreading, editing, writing, and design skills.
  • Competency using Microsoft Office and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube). Basic HTML skills and understanding is a plus.
  • Familiarity with email marketing tools preferred.
  • Demonstrated design competency, with experience in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), and content management systems.
  • Experience handling DSLR cameras for photography and videography.
  • Strong organizational skills including ability to plan, prioritize, and manage workflow and multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently but also willing to take direction and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
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