Communications Coordinator I & II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Híbrido; USD 59.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Communications Coordinator for the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General. The role will support MSRB communications and outreach, maintain the website and social media, assist with video production and webinars, and help prepare retirement program materials.

The position requires an Associate degree or higher or equivalent experience, strong writing and public speaking skills, and proficiency with CMS and design tools.

Formación

• Associate degree or higher or equivalent work experience.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Proven graphic design abilities with layout expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps and virtual meeting tools.
• Experience with video production and CMS platforms.
• Familiarity with retirement industry content is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and update the MSRB website and social media content in a timely manner.
• Support video production from filming to posting on web platforms.
• Coordinate in-person seminars and virtual webinars for MSERS members.
• Assist with retirement seminars and health fairs; travel statewide.
• Prepare and publish newsletters and related materials; respond to inquiries.
• Assist with board meeting materials and outreach publications.
• Support content publishing for monthly/quarterly newsletters.
• Perform other duties and travel as needed.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Copywriting

Public speaking

Graphic design

Video production

Content creation

Social media management

Educación

Associate degree or higher or comparable work experience

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Zoom Meetings

GoToWebinar

Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver)

Drupal CMS

HTML

MARIS

On Base

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Communications Coordinator (2600071R)

Job Description

Communications Coordinator - ( 2600071R )

Description

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 a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

The Massachusetts State Retirement Board (MSRB) administers the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS), a defined benefit pension plan for all eligible Commonwealth employees, retirees, survivors and eligible employees from other authorized entities. The Communications Coordinator will provide support and assistance with the MSRB's communications and outreach efforts as directed by the senior staff of the Communications & Outreach Unit and participate in the development, dissemination and maintenance of various content to retirement system participants, staff and the general public.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

At the direction of the senior department staff, assist in maintaining and updating in a timely fashion the MSRB website, social media websites and their content.

Assist with video production, including working with subject matter experts, filming, editing, and posting video content on selected Web platforms.

Assist in coordinating requests for in-person seminars and virtual webinar presentations by MSERS members and participating agencies.

Develop skills to conduct retirement benefit seminars and health fairs, as needed. Travel state-wide, including evenings, may be required along with reliable transportation.

Assist with answering questions during virtual webinar presentations, in-person seminars, and during social media programs

Using graphic design skills in a timely fashion to help maintain and update MSRB educational and related materials, including the Retirement Guide, member forms, internal & external communications, etc.

Assist as needed with compilation of and help assemble and publish monthly MSRB board meeting materials for Board Members and staff.

Provide support for the development, publishing and editing of MSRB's various newsletters, including the monthly and quarterly electronic newsletters.

Respond to daily e-mail and telephone inquiries as needed.

Forward all media and public information inquiries to MSRB senior staff.

Participate in MSRB project such as mailings, electronic or paper, on advisories and/or announcements as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Special assignments as they arise.

Assist all other Retirement Board departments when necessary.

Travel as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Associate degree or higher, or comparable work experience.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including copywriting and public speaking.

Proven graphic design skills with creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, and layout expertise.

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with:

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Microsoft Teams, ZOOM Meetings, GoToWebinar

Adobe 2026 applications (Acrobat, lnDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver)

Drupal CMS and HTML (preferred)

Internal CMS platforms such as MARIS, On Base, and MSRBeyond Member Self Service Portal

Experience in video production, including camera operation, lighting, audio, collaborating with subject matter experts, editing, and posting content to platforms such as YouTube.

Website maintenance experience, including content creation and familiarity with content management systems

Social media experience, including content creation and management for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Ability to develop working knowledge of M.G.L. Chapter 32 and MSRB departments.

Familiarity with, and interest in expanding knowledge of the retirement industry

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3–8 weeks of employment.

The hybrid work environment will consist of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.

Official Title : Communications Coordinator

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 14, 2026, 5:26:44 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

59,424.53 - 68,189.65 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affi ...

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes