Posted On: September 23, 2016
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Media Organization: Harvard Kennedy School
Company Description
The Kennedy School is committed to both thought and action. Our renowned faculty and pioneering research centers deliver bold new ideas. Our students are prepared and trained to lead, whether in the private, public or non-profit sector. We not only convene the best and brightest international leaders in engaging today’s top issues, we are international ourselves. Learn more about us.
Job Description
Harvard University
School/Unit
Harvard Kennedy School
Sub-Unit
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Job Function
General Administration
Time Status
Full-time
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9-5
Department
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation
Salary Grade
054
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the Ash Center seeks a detail oriented and highly organized candidate for the position of Communications Coordinator, who will assist in communicating the work of the Ash Center with the purpose of maximizing the Center's impact. Primary responsibilities include maintaining up to date content on the Ash Center's website, which is powered by Harvard Web Publishing's Open Scholar platform (training to be provided) and assisting in the marketing and promotion of public events hosted by the Center.
Specifically, the Communications Coordinator will ensure the timeliness of content on the Ash Center's webpage; he/she will draft digital news stories highlighting research, student activities, faculty news, events and other activities of the Center; and regularly post information about upcoming news and events on the Center's website and social media accounts. The Communications Coordinator will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Events and Outreach to help market the Center's public events to the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University and the broader community by assisting in the design and distribution of event posters; drafting and distributing emails through the Center's Mailchimp account; and publicizing events through the HKS intranet and calendar, the Harvard Gazette, and various university-based listserves.
Additional responsibilities include managing the Center's social media accounts; contributing articles to the Center's magazine, the Communique; coordinating printed material contracts and agreements with vendors; managing the Center's database of photographs; and overseeing the audio-recording of events at the Center and their distribution as podcasts through Harvard's Soundcloud account. This position will also entail some administrative work and will be responsible for recruiting and supervising student interns in the communications department.
Additional Information
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
This is a benefits eligible term appointment for one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment
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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications
• 2 years' experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, journalism or related field.
• Experience editing website content.
• Experience managing social media applications such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr.
Additional Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Strong writing skills with ability to quickly craft news stories and summaries of the Center's varied research and public activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop for simple graphic design tasks include poster creation (using existing templates) and light photo editing.
• Experience creating and editing podcasts.
• Interest in photography.
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