Communications Coordinator

Wellesley • Wellesley, MA

18d

About The Position

The Davis Museum is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator for the duration of the academic year to help launch an updated strategy and system for connecting the museum with broader audiences and communities. Working closely with Davis staff, the coordinator will execute and monitor communications strategies for internal campus and external audiences. The role includes designing graphics for digital content, posters, and advertisements; working with students to develop additional content; liaising with the press; publishing exhibitions and programs on local community calendars; writing public-facing emails; and posting on online platforms. The position is intermittent and fixed-term, works up to 15 hours per week, and has an anticipated end date of May 31, 2027. The role is not eligible for benefits and pays $28 per hour. The coordinator may supervise student workers.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Highly skilled in copy editing and proofreading.
• Familiarity with social media channel management, promoting brands, and adhering to communications strategies.
• Creative graphic design experience for printed posters, digital screens, social media posts, and other content sizes.
• Ability to keep up with current events, think critically, and make sound decisions about promoting the Davis Museum to internal and external Wellesley College audiences.
• Ability to report and track audience engagement on digital platforms.
• Understanding of when and when not to use AI tools to generate content.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing preferred.
• Photography experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, and Adobe Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media, outreach calendars, campus screens, and website updates.
• Design graphics for posters, digital content, and advertisements.
• Support outward-facing communications, including media relations, drafting press releases, writing public-facing emails, and creating newsletter content.
• Work with students to develop additional content.
• Publish exhibitions and programming on local community calendars.
• Report and track audience engagement on digital platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May supervise student workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed