Marketing And Communication Coordinator

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator provides project management and administrative support to the marketing and communications team. In an effort to communicate the Aquarium's ocean conservation mission, the marketing and communications team helps tell the stories of the Aquarium's main building on Central Wharf; the Aquarium's research arm, the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life; and our Animal Care Center, which houses our Sea Turtle Hospital and sustainability programs.

This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with the option for a hybrid schedule, working some days on-site and some days remotely. Remote days only available for residents of MA, NH, ME, RI, and VT.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the management of the department's photo database.
• Oversees project management for the marketing department, updates weekly project status documents, helps ensure projects stay on schedule, and leads weekly project status meetings.
• Helps coordinate on-site press and special visitors.
• Maintains and manages a portfolio of marketing and communications projects.
• Tracks department expenses, processes all department invoices and purchasing documents in accordance with Finance Department policies; submits invoices for payment processing in a timely manner; assists in the monthly accrual and annual budget process for the team.
• Hires and oversees unpaid interns.
• Updates website content.
• Provides support with a variety of work including, but not limited to, maintaining mail and email lists, handling event planning and logistics, creating reports, and organizing departmental work.

Qualifications

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in marketing or business preferred.
• Two years of significant work experience in marketing or production, project management, or any equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience with billing and invoicing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of database management, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, be proficient in Excel, possess excellent math skills, be an analytical thinker, an astute problem solver, and a team player.
• Strong communications, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, flexible, and willing to take on new responsibilities and initiatives.
• A cover letter is requested and can be uploaded with the online application.
• Top proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other programs including WordPress and Google Drive.
• Interest in ocean conservation and marine life preferred.

For more information and to apply online please visit: http://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/

New England Aquarium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet, and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.