Responsibilities

• The Communications Lead is responsible for DS4SI’s overall messaging strategy and its execution.
• Managing three part-time team members, the Communications Lead will oversee our campaign planning, outreach, social media and web presence to ensure the quality and consistency of all communications.
• The position reports to the Managing Director.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to advance the DS4SI communications strategy and translate DS4SI’s mission to a variety of constituents, both in person and through online platforms.
• Adopt and manage the editorial calendar, storytelling strategy and content planning processes
• Plan all campaigns related to DS4SI programming and activities from ideation to execution, seeking feedback from fellow DS4SI team members in the process, and track campaign performance once launched
• Oversee all aspects of communication projects, including storytelling narratives, the development of materials for programs and events, in conjunction with the DS4SI team and outside contractors
• Ensure the DS4SI website is up to date with current projects, events, images, and team members, and oversee website redesign.
• Generate and distribute e-blasts (twice a month), including editing and curating content from internal and external sources
• Conduct quality control on all communications, including auditing existing materials and evergreen collateral for necessary updates

Requirements

• 3-5 years working in communications, social media, or similar marketing role
• Experience or interest in communicating about conceptual, social practice, performance, and/or public art projects, especially around how they engage with public life and public making
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms (utilizing programs such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, Zoom, etc.) and also create web and mobile content
• Willingness to grow and learn with the organization
• Respect for economic and cultural diversity, experience working with diverse groups of people
• Highly motivated and independent, yet team-oriented
• Able to work occasional weekends and evenings
• Willing and able to work onsite in Boston at least 3 days/week
• Additional Skills and Experience

Preferred

• Graphic design, storytelling, and video editing knowledge
• Engaged and connected to Boston’s artistic community
• Knowledgeable in local and national press and media outlets

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:
• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.