Communications Associate

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Associate will support outreach around the work of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy’s sponsored programs, as well as core administrative needs of the Center. The Associate will play an integral role in advancing the Center’s programming objectives, which include shaping narratives around progressive labor issues and amplifying research, strategy, and policy recommendations for worker empowerment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of related experience in communications, publishing, or related field.
• Education may count toward experience.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, oral and written communication abilities.
• Experience using online collaboration tools such as Google Drive, Microsoft suite, Asana, Zoom.
• Experience with creating content for and managing mailing list (e.g., Mailchimp) and social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads).
• Familiarity and experience with web development platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Experience and/or commitment to ensuring events and public-facing materials are accessible to all audiences, including those with disabilities.
• Experience and/or interest in communicating around labor-related issues and policy.
• Experience and/or interest in using and leveraging data analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).

Nice To Haves

• Experience using graphic design/illustration software (e.g., Canva, Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing, executing, and refining the Center for Labor and a Just Economy’s communications strategy.
• Track media engagement and identify opportunities to expand the Center’s outreach.
• Provide support for public-facing events and presentations.
• Draft content for and manage the Center’s social media platforms.
• Produce and disseminate regular email newsletters.
• Support the design, development, and release of publications and reports.
• Assist in managing key media partnerships and work collaboratively with Harvard Law School central comms and external partners as opportunities arise.
• Track and report qualitative content performance data and leverage analytics to make recommendations on driving content strategy decisions.
• Maintain the Center’s contact database.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level