Sustainability Communications Strategy Lead

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Cambridge/Boston, seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the Office for Sustainability (OFS) communications in partnership with Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC). You will guide strategies, manage digital content, and elevate sustainability goals with data-driven storytelling.

The role requires strategic writing, editorial oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to reach diverse audiences across campus and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Six years’ experience in communications.
• Experience in higher education and sustainability is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication and editorial skills.
• Ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications strategy and editorial calendar for OFS and HPAC partners.
• Develop written and visual content for reports, newsletters, and website.
• Oversee OFS’s digital platforms and website management with priority on user experience.
• Visualize data for internal and external communications and reports.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to convey complex topics clearly.
• Lead development of communications plans with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support events, awards submissions, and speaking engagements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

Drupal

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Harvard University, Cambridge/Boston, seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the Office for Sustainability (OFS) communications in partnership with Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC). You will guide strategies, manage digital content, and elevate sustainability goals with data-driven storytelling.

The role requires strategic writing, editorial oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to reach diverse audiences across campus and communities.