The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new full-time staff member. The newly created marketing and communications coordinator position is an opportunity for a detailed-oriented communications professional to bring their talent to an organization with an incredible mission and staff. The marketing and communications coordinator will work closely with the marketing and communications manager and other stakeholders to increase and bolster BARCC’s reach, engagement, and thought leadership. Drawing on their skills in online communication, graphic design, and results analysis, this person will implement and evaluate communications strategies to further BARCC’s mission of ending sexual violence through healing and social change. 


Responsibilities


  • Implement communications plans by collaboratively creating compelling and relevant content for BARCC’s off- and online communications channels. Includes social media scheduling and engagement, e-mail setup, graphic design, and more. 
  • Perform day-to-day administration (updating content, adding blog posts, creating forms, etc.) of the agency’s suite of websites, as needed. 
  • Support and inform organizational communications efforts with data analysis reporting for social media, BARCC’s websites (via Google analytics), Google Adwords Express, and e-mail.
  • Support internal communications efforts to facilitate interdepartmental information sharing and collaboration. 
  • Actively participate in communications/editorial meetings.
  • Assist in providing communications coverage for BARCC events (very occasional nights and weekends). 
  • Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Perform other duties as needed or directed. 


Qualifications 


  • Minimum of two years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, web design, or a related discipline (nonprofit communications a plus), through a combination of (traditional and nontraditional) work experience, education, volunteering, etc. 
  • Experience with website content management systems, social media, and mass e-mail communications
  • Graphic design experience (video production skills a plus)
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Acute attention to detail, impeccable organization, and timely follow-through
  • Capacity to learn and manage tasks
  • Flexibility to quickly shift attention and reprioritize workload
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
  • Demonstrated exposure and experience in a wide range of mediums
  • A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Must be committed to BARCC’s mission and philosophy


Starting salary range and benefits


$40,000–$44,000, depending on experience and skills, plus generous benefits package, including health, dental, vacation, sick time, and other coverage options.


Hiring process and timeline


Please submit via our online application system your resume and cover letter stating your interest and related experience to be considered for this position. No phone calls please. We are accepting initial applications through Friday, July 7. The full hiring process will include a phone-screen interview, first-round in-person interview, a communications assignment, and final interview. 


About BARCC


Since 1973, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) has been a leader in the movement to end sexual violence. BARCC empowers survivors of sexual violence to heal and provides education and advocacy for the social change needed to prevent sexual violence. BARCC provides free, confidential support to survivors of sexual violence and their families and friends. It also works with high schools, colleges, police, organizations, and communities to advocate for change by providing training in how to respond to survivors and create cultures that prevent sexual violence in the first place. For more information, please visit www.barcc.org. 

 

BARCC strives to represent the community we serve and strongly encourages qualified candidates who are bicultural, people of color, people with disabilities, and/or LGBQ/T to apply for this position.

 

BARCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, age, disability, mental illness, genetic status or predisposition, sexual orientation, marital status, active military status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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