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Founded in 1873, and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.
MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Job Description:
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Marketing and Communications office seeks a strong Writer and Editor for a temporary position to support the President's office and internal communications initiatives. This individual will work with colleagues in the Marketing and President's offices to write the President's monthly newsletters, draft social media posts, write copy for the annual President's report magazine, prepare talking points for the President's speaking engagements, and provide editing support for internal email communications distributed to the campus community. The individual may also be asked to edit other communications in support of the marketing and communications office's ongoing work.
Position is temporary, non-benefited, part-time
Job location (hybrid, remote, or in-office) is to be determined.
Salary $35-$40 per hour, commensurate with experience
Requirements:
Required qualifications:
- Strong Writer and Editor
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt writing to a particular style and voice
- Experience writing for executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3-5 years writing and editing experience
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in higher education desired but not required
- Familiarity with Mailchimp
- Ability to write concisely for the web and social media
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Ability to meet deadlines with short notice
Additional Information:
Please note MassArt does not provide:
- Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
- E-Verify.
- Reimbursement for travel.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile will be conducted on the final candidate prior to an offer of employment. MassArt requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.
MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Application Instructions:
Please submit three (3) writing samples (maximum 10MB) along with your cover letter and resume.
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