Senior Sustainability Communications Lead

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC) seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the Office for Sustainability (OFS) communications strategy. You will coordinate with HPAC and OFS leadership to elevate OFS goals, manage content, and guide digital platforms across Harvard’s campus in Cambridge and Boston.

You will translate complex sustainability topics into clear messages, oversee website management, and craft communications that align with Harvard’s brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field
• At least six years’ experience in communications
• Preference for higher education experience, especially sustainability
• Experience writing for the web, content strategy, and website management (Drupal/WordPress)

Responsibilities

• Manage the editorial calendar for reports, website, social media, and internal comms
• Create clear data visualizations for reports and internal dashboards
• Develop and disseminate high-quality content for priorities and initiatives
• Translate complex topics into accessible communications for diverse audiences
• Establish a consistent tone and visual identity aligned with Harvard branding
• Lead and coordinate communications plans with OFS and HPAC leadership
• Oversee OFS website updates, content creation, and email newsletters
• Manage OFS social media and analyze content performance

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Visual communication

Editorial skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Drupal

WordPress

Office 365

Email marketing platforms

Social media tools

Analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC) seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the Office for Sustainability (OFS) communications strategy. You will coordinate with HPAC and OFS leadership to elevate OFS goals, manage content, and guide digital platforms across Harvard’s campus in Cambridge and Boston.

You will translate complex sustainability topics into clear messages, oversee website management, and craft communications that align with Harvard’s brand.