Senior Associate, Communications

Social Finance•Boston, MA

57d•$98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser (SF Advisors, LLC). We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized over $500 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing. We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. Our work spans four areas: Impact-first Investing, Workforce and Education Investments, Advisory & Public Sector Practice, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact-first Investment team designs, launches, and manages investments that provide solutions for effectively deploying impact capital across a range of social outcomes. Our Workforce and Education Investments team designs, launches and manages financial solutions focused on addressing workforce challenges, including skills acquisition and training access. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for advancing social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach. The Senior Associate, Communications role is a key member of the Communications team, bringing thoughtful ownership to the organization's digital properties and workstreams. Primary activities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

5 years of relevant communications and/or digital experience
Commitment to high-quality work and accuracy, with an ability to manage competing priorities autonomously
Proficient using Microsoft Office products, content management systems (such as WordPress), and email marketing platforms (such as MailChimp)
Experience with SEO and digital analytics tools, including Google Analytics
Strong verbal and written communication and proofreading skills, familiarity with AP style is a plus
Ability to quickly research, synthesize, and summarize key takeaways on articles, reporters, or relevant topics
Interest in or willingness to learn about key issues related to our work, such as workforce development, economic mobility, impact-first investing, etc.
Ability to communicate and work closely with many types of peers and teams across sectors; willingness to constructively express your point of view and hear the point of view of others, both internally and externally
Commitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity

Nice To Haves

Experience managing advertising campaigns with GoogleAds and LinkedIn
Graphic design experience with Adobe InDesign or Illustrator

Responsibilities

Draft and edit content for Social Finance's social media platforms, website, newsletters, and marketing collateral, coordinating closely with Social Finance's business lines and the Social Finance Institute
Own LinkedIn presence: create an editorial calendar, write and publish posts, and monitor engagement and performance
Develop and implement email marketing strategies to engage partners and supporters
Capture stories and testimonials to highlight the impact of our work
Maintain website content to ensure accuracy and freshness, and offer input on opportunities for improvement
Manage review processes for content with internal and external partners
Formatting collateral, documents, and reports (in Word and Canva); creating webpages (in WordPress); creating graphics and data visualizations (using Canva and Flourish)
Regularly track and report on communications metrics across platforms (LinkedIn, website, MailChimp, ads) to evaluate and improve performance
Stay up to date on media coverage and conferences relevant to the organization; and identify themes, trends, and potential story/conference opportunities
Research relevant reporters and influencers, and write briefing documentsâ for senior leaders

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; access to Blue Cross Blue Shield Wellness Program - AHealthyMe Rewards
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements
Hybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed)
Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
Mentorship and onboarding programs
Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, San Francisco, Austin and Washington, D.C.; New York, NY. Note this position is based in Boston, MA.
Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)
Paid parental leave
A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals