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Communications Coordinator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Cambridge, MA

Communications Coordinator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Professional Area:

International Development

Real Estate Development

Other topics not covered above

Experience:

3-5 years

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Communications Coordinator
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Samuel Tak Lee MIT Real Estate Entrepreneurship Lab (STL Lab) in the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) seeks a communications coordinator to join its staff. The successful candidate will lead the STL Lab’s social media and website development efforts and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to promote the STL Lab’s mission internationally, with a particular focus on China.

Working under the supervision of the director and assistant director, responsibilities will include:

Managing STL Lab’s bilingual website including updating content and managing database and email listserv, and coordinating with internal resources and third party vendor/website developers to expand the website as new lab programs are initiated
Developing and executing the STL Lab’s social media strategy using WeChat, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
Producing high quality articles in Chinese on a regular basis through STL Lab’s WeChat account; coordinating with STL graduate fellows, visitors, and researchers on the production of social media content; and preparing, selecting, editing, and proofreading communication materials in support of the lab’s mission
Designing and distributing graphic materials (such as posters, monthly or quarterly newsletter) in both English and Chinese for the lab’s publications and outreach efforts
Coordinating with both internal and external resources to produce information and material for marketing purposes
Translating materials between English and Chinese

Required Qualifications:

At least three years of experience working in communications, marketing, or related fields
Excellent writing skills in both English and Chinese
Experience working with Drupal website development platform and strong IT software skills, etc.
Familiarity with website, database, and email listserv management
Excellent graphic skills including proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or other graphics programs
Strong project management, planning, multitasking and organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Initiative and capacity for working independently and collaboratively within a team
Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with topics related to real estate development, China’s urbanization, online education, and MOOCs
Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, communications, marketing, architecture, urban planning, real estate development, or related field

Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Interested candidates may apply online at http://jobs.mit.edu/. Please reference job number 12635 and indicate where you saw this posting.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.