Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM, School of Engineering, to focus on developing, implementing, and managing the communications strategies for the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium. Will conceptualize and implement communications; write, edit, and approve content for a variety of communications and outreach projects; manage event planning and logistics and projects; manage communication budget for campaigns and events; determine project budget guidelines and resource allocation; partner and build relationships with vendors to achieve expected outcomes while overseeing adherence to budget and schedule; research and maintain a solid understanding of marketing communications industry trends and determine communication strategies that best support MCSC objectives; determine appropriate work methods, schedules, and priorities on goals and objectives to be achieved; lead all communication efforts between MIT stakeholders; and be responsible for engaging and maintaining contact with members while reporting to stakeholders on key project initiatives and use of funds. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree (master’s desirable) in English, communications, journalism, or related field; at least five years’ professional communications experience, preferably in higher education or at a research institution or in journalism, public relations, or marketing; experience planning and implementing communications strategies; excellent written and verbal communication, editorial, and presentation skills; experience with print and digital communication, user interface trends, and web design best practices; ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear language; ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team and to build productive relationships with faculty/staff/external audiences; strong organizational, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills; experience with social media content creation, monitoring, metrics, and reporting; demonstrated design skills and proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; and experience using HTML and CMS.  Job #19182-10

May be required to work nights and weekends. 

Limited travel may also be required. 

This is a three-year appointment.