Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Communications Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, media, visual arts, or related field.
  • At least four years of communications, marketing, or related experience.
  • Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings and weekends.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, AP style proficiency preferred.
  • Experience creating content for higher education, nonprofit, or academic organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Execute strategic communications and marketing initiatives to support MITES goals.
  • Create compelling, original content across various platforms.
  • Write, edit, and proofread communications materials.
  • Coordinate promotional campaigns and event signage.
  • Drive awareness of MITES programs and engage key stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a program with over 50 years of impactful STEM education.
  • Engage with underserved student populations and contribute to social equity in STEM fields.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team at MIT, a prestigious institution.
  • Support fundraising efforts that enhance program visibility and resources.
Full Job Description
Posting Description
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, School of Engineering - MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) , supports the program, which has delivered rigorous, transformative STEM education for more than 50 years. MITES has served over 400 underserved and under-resourced middle and high school students from local communities and across the nation through intensive Saturday, summer residential, and virtual programs. Reports to the Executive Director and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that advance program goals and strengthen the MITES brand; creates compelling, original content; writing, editing, and proofreading communications materials; coordinating promotional campaigns and event signage; and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms; drives awareness of MITES programs, highlights student and program impact, and increases engagement among key stakeholders; and through effective storytelling and targeted outreach, the Communications Manager supports fundraising efforts, expands visibility, and helps attract future participants, partners, and donors.

A cover letter is required to apply.

Full job description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFPAMKq7aAK2g1YHGhRG0tv_3Ib4rrcR/view?usp=share_link

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, media, visual arts, or a related field; at least four years of communications, marketing, or related experience; and flexibility to work a varied schedule with occasional evenings and weekends supporting MITES in-person and virtual programming, alumni engagement, and fundraising events throughout the year. PREFERRED: MIT experience; exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including AP style proficiency; demonstrated success in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments managing multiple priorities and deadlines; expertise overseeing the full content lifecycle from strategy and planning through production and delivery; and experience creating impactful content for higher education, nonprofit, or academic organizations.
06/23/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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