Marketing and Communications Specialist

Ummah Jobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Boston Islamic Seminary (BIS) is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead integrated marketing and communications efforts. This hybrid role is based in Boston, MA and requires 20–25 hours per week.

The role focuses on marketing strategy, digital content, social media, fundraising communications, and analytics to grow BIS's community and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or nonprofit communications.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Practical social media management experience.
• Prior experience in digital or nonprofit fundraising communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated marketing strategy and annual content calendar aligned with institutional goals.
• Maintain branding and messaging across all communications channels.
• Lead digital content strategy across social media, email newsletters, website, blogs, and paid advertising; manage audience engagement and paid campaigns.
• Partner with development for digital fundraising and enrollment campaigns; support event marketing with content and promotional materials.
• Manage website optimization, SEO, analytics; monitor KPIs and propose improvements.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Storytelling

Communication

Social media management

Digital marketing

Fundraising communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR/Journaling or related field

Job description

# Marketing and Communications SpecialistBoston Islamic Seminarypart-timeBoston, MA, USAMid LevelMid-LevelUS$25 – US$28Share:## Job DescriptionBoston Islamic Seminary (BIS) is hiring a part-time Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead the Seminary's integrated marketing and communications efforts. This hybrid role is based in Boston, MA and requires 20–25 hours per week.### Core ResponsibilitiesMarketing and Communications Strategy — Develop integrated marketing strategy and annual content calendar aligned with institutional goals. Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all communications channels.Digital Content and Social Media — Lead BIS's digital content strategy across social media platforms, email newsletters, the website, blogs, and paid advertising. Manage audience engagement and run paid advertising campaigns to grow the Seminary's community reach.Fundraising and Events — Partner with the development team on digital fundraising and enrollment campaigns. Support event marketing through coordinated content and promotional materials.Website and Analytics — Manage website optimization, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital visibility. Monitor performance metrics, establish KPIs, and produce continuous improvement recommendations.### Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (preferred); at least 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or nonprofit communications; excellent copywriting, editing, storytelling, and communication skills; practical social media management experience; prior experience in digital or nonprofit fundraising communications strongly preferred.### What the Seminary OffersPart-time, hybrid arrangement with schedule flexibility and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Islamic education and community-building.