Marketing & Communications Coordinator- Contract Position

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) seeks a creative Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support the outreach and marketing efforts of the department. In this role, the coordinator will assist the Communications Manager in content marketing including copywriting, video production, and graphic design for digital and print projects. These duties will intersect with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience managing social media accounts and creating graphic designs with Adobe Create Cloud products, Canva, or related software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write and design daily content for the OEE social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Assist in designing assets for social media and physical materials like flyers, rack cards, and other promotional materials utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud products and Canva.
• Support the Communications Manager in developing internal communication guidelines and best practices regarding DEI efforts.
• Coordinate with the Small Business Initiative, the Veterans’ Bonus Division, and other Treasury departments as assigned to assist with their communications strategies.
• Assist with developing Reels and other video content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Work with creative vendors as needed.
• Assist staff by promoting their events and programs through various digital venues.
• Represent OEE by staffing in-person and virtual events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE:

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with offering free and accessible financial education, promoting wage equality, and creating a bright future for children across the state.

We deliver programs to all residents of Massachusetts and at every stage of their lives, regardless of their economic background. We also offer initiatives tailored to meet the unique financial experiences of veterans, women, high school students, and older adults.

More information about our office can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/treasury/empowerment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in economic empowerment and financial education.
• Prior experience supporting DEIB initiatives.
• Basic to intermediate Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Basic to intermediate photo and video editing skills.
• Experience with Canva or any related software.
• Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Current students of a 4-year undergraduate or graduate program studying Communication, Marketing, Graphic Design encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

Please submit a sample of a social media post showcasing your ability to craft engaging content with both visual and written elements. This sample should exemplify your creativity, strategic thinking, and understanding of brand voice and aesthetics. The sample could be a post, carousel, video, blog article, or another format that you feel demonstrates the skills you would bring to the position.