Responsibilities

• Forecast scope, schedule, and budget of new and recurring projects—engage stakeholders and freelancers, set meetings, and synthesize/circulate information.
• Provide project management processes for strategic initiatives, partnerships, programs, and events to advance organizational goals and objectives in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Build and maintain effective operational strategies and structures to ensure smooth functioning of Marketing and Communications team.
• Schedule and project manage freelancers and vendors—from video producers and art directors to copywriters and translators—and oversee payment fulfillment.
• Ensure Longy engages with BIPOC and gender-diverse vendors, creating materials reflective of Longy’s commitment to equity and social justice.
• Oversee the work of student Graduate Fellows who assist with Marketing projects throughout the school year.
• Manage digital and print workflows for ads, social media posts, web updates, admissions viewbook, and concert season materials—working directly on these projects and with contractors and vendors.
• Publish finished assets to Longy’s website, social media, email channels, advertising venues, media contacts, supported by freelancers and Graduate Fellows. Maintain project archives for future reference and reuse.
• Track success of marketing campaigns and channels to make data-driven recommendations and adjustments. Pilot and iterate new marketing tactics such as podcast advertising and new social media platforms.
• Collaborate with departments across Longy including the President’s Office, Academic Affairs, Admissions & Student Services, and Operations to set and execute priorities in alignment with the School’s strategic plan.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in project management and administration, marketing and communications, higher education or the arts preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to perform multiple assignments concurrently in a timely manner

Preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, copyediting expertise a plus
• Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, WordPress, Mailchimp, and social media platforms a plus.

Benefits

• Longy offers a competitive salary plus an Open Time Off Policy (OPTO) which includes a generous Family Medical Leave policy of 12 paid weeks. Longy also offers discounts on tuition at Longy, enrollment in Longy’s retirement plan, group health and dental plans, life and long‐term disability insurance, flexible spending account and qualified transportation programs.