Marketing Coordinator

Solve is an initiative of MIT. We believe that to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we need new voices and ideas. We launch open calls for exceptional and diverse solutions to the most pressing global challenges, from anyone, anywhere in the world. Selected innovators get the backing of MIT and our community of supporters to scale their impact and drive lasting change.

MIT Solve seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support our Marketing and Communications team in increasing awareness of the Solve mission and impact. The primary responsibilities of the position are to support Solve’s Marketing and Communications team in a variety of projects, with a focus on data-driven content creation across all of our platforms, to help further build and engage Solve’s diverse community of impact leaders. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and assist in shaping digital campaigns that strategically engage Solve’s diverse constituency.
• Manage and grow Solve’s social media accounts to reach more innovators, prospects, and social impact enthusiasts, and broaden Solve’s reach. Includes social moderation and tracking across all platforms. 
• Schedule all content (social, email, articles) within Hubspot.
• Generate original content for both organization newsletters—CrowdSolve and The Marketplace
• Provide input into challenge promotion communications and process with Global Challenges team leads and the Digital Marketing Manager 
• Liaise with the Director of Marketing & Communications for brand usage and trademark oversight, in partnership with MIT IOC
• Work with the Events team on speaker research, outreach, and communications 
• Write comprehensive communications and marketing for events, including marketing emails, social media posts, ads, and speaker toolkits, to help drive registration, attain new audiences, and raise awareness pre-, post-, and during events.
• Track, analyze, and report on data across marketing and communications, and recommends improvements on content continually.
• Ensures Solve’s website updated with for articles, events, job postings, and other content-related edits and updates. 
• Leads and/or participates in ad-hoc projects, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience, including in fields relevant to the position
• Able to plan work efficiently to meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, able to work independently, and take initiative
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Keen interest in social impact and innovation.
• Strong writing skills with a laser focus on quality and attention to detail. 
• Project management training or experience   

Benefits

The minimum salary for this position is $60,000, with a final offer based on experience and equity considerations. This is a full-time position. Solve team members are expected to spend four weeks a year in Solve’s Cambridge offices, plus a week during the first month for onboarding. 

 As an MIT Solve employee, you are eligible for a number of benefits, perks, and discounts, including:

• $50/month cell phone bill reimbursement
• Transportation: Free, unlimited subway and local bus use, and subsidies for MBTA station parking and the commuter rail; Subsidized annual BlueBikes membership ($40, regularly $99); MIT Bicycle Commuter Reimbursement Program (up to $300/year)
• Free access: Institute of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more
• Tuition assistance: Up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible employees
• Time Off: 12 paid holidays and special Institute holidays (including Juneteeth and Patriots’ Day). 3 weeks of paid vacation your first year; 4 weeks after your first year
• Retirement: MIT Pension Plan with full vesting after 3 years; MIT will match up to 5% of your pay in contributions to the 401(k) Plan
• Healthcare: comprehensive healthcare coverage, including fitness reimbursements through enrollment in an MIT medical plan, free counseling sessions through MIT MyLife Services, and hormone therapy/gender-affirming surgery 
• MIT Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Backup Child Care benefit

MIT Solve is committed to inclusion and diversity to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse our team is, the better we can achieve our mission of solving world challenges. Meet our team. 

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.