Associate Director, Philanthropy Web & AEO/SEO Strategies

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, seeks an Associate Director of Philanthropy Web & AEO/SEO Strategies to lead division-wide web strategies and major projects for fundraising and brand visibility.

The role oversees UX, AEO/SEO, accessibility, and design optimizations, driving high-priority initiatives and advising teams on digital best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans to reach audiences and revenue goals.
• Project Management: Oversee creative execution and production of marketing collateral and digital efforts.
• Content Development: Research, write, and edit donor communications and marketing content.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

AEO/SEO

UX

Accessibility

Project management

Front-end development

HTML/CSS

Acquia

Drupal

CRM: Blackbaud Luminate Online

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acquia

Drupal

Blackbaud Luminate Online

Job description

The Associate Director of Philanthropy Web & AEO/SEO Strategies is responsible formanaging Division-wide web strategies and major projects that promote the Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund brands. This role involves developing and executing marketing web strategies across various platforms, including user experience (UX), AEO/SEO, accessibility, and digital design optimizations, to support fundraising efforts and enhance brand visibility. The role will oversee special high-priority projects aimed at advancing critical business, as well as advise teammates on overarching best practices and digital strategies.

Primary to this position, the Associate Director will lead specialty web projects, including the design, build, and deployment of Philanthropy-focused website aligned with all accessibility, compliance, and web governance requirements. This role will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing new AEO and SEO strategies across a suite of websites, marketing landing pages, and web forms, as well as managing AEO/SEO monitoring platforms, leading planning and implementation of optimizations.

Position will include responsibilities such as:

• Project management
• UX and design optimizations and execution
• Information Architecture (IA) tasks such as wireframing and site mapping
• Development and launch of an AEO/SEO monitoring platform and strategy

This is a 24-month term position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong understanding of AI Engine Optimization (AEO) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) required, including strong knowledge of web metrics and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of web marketing strategies, testing, and reporting. Strong understanding of user experience and personalization strategies.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of website development and production, including experience with front-end web development and web content management systems.
• Proficient coding skills, including understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design techniques. Preferred experience with Acquia and Drupal
• Experience developing and implementing accessibility strategies and ADA compliance best practices.
• Experience with or knowledge of CRM software. Blackbaud Luminate Online preferred.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans to help teams reach target audiences and exceed revenue and participation goals. Lead strategic planning and brainstorming sessions fornew marketingprojects and campaigns. Collaborate with assigned teams to ensure marketing tactics align with goals and serve as the main account lead.

Project Management: Oversee creative execution and production of marketing collateral from concept through completion. Liaise with Philanthropy staff to execute media buys and digital marketing efforts. Produce in-depth wrap-up reports with detailed analysis to inform future marketing recommendations.

Content Development: Research, write, and edit a variety of documents, including articles for donor newsletters, marketing collateral, advertising copy, and digital content. Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and AP style.

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Marketing: Strong marketing and advertising knowledge. Ability to develop branding and writing strategic marketing plans. A full understanding of donor and consumer behaviors, marketing, advertising, and other creative professional experience. Ability to infuse values of equity and inclusion into marketing strategy and tactics.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

Organization: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Solid organizational, project management, and multi-tasking abilities skills, with an aptitude for prioritizing tasks. Strong attention to detail. Effective and efficient time-management abilities. Strong ability to be resourceful and self-initiate tasks.

Judgement: Exceptional ability to exercise judgement, maintain confidentiality, and act with discretion when working with a variety of stakeholders.

Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used for decision-making.

Computer Literacy: Strong knowledge of development databases, and Microsoft Office applications, with excellent Excel skills.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. 6+ years of relevant work experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

None

Special Working Conditions:

This position's work location is fully remote with occasionaltimeon-campusinBrookline, MA.The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusiveenvironment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionateprofessionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$98,500.00 - $118,000.00