Marketing Communications Specialist

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.
 

• Coordinate the administrative and logistical requirements for Dana-Farber’s local, national and international exhibitions; coordinate the development of marketing collateral (displays, advertisements, flyers) used at these events; and staff the events
• Serve as the registrar for continuing medical education programs (registration management, attendee list Preparation and name badge production) and assist with preparing evaluation reports
• Support DFCI community outreach which includes preparing copy and placing ads and advertorials in Community outlets, attending community benefit planning meetings and tracking and reporting department efforts
• Prepare and monitor request for payment, reconcile P-Card transactions, track and report on department expenses
• Answer marketing department phone lines and triage and/or fulfill request
• Assist with scheduling meetings for the director, as needed
• Maintain and organize administrative and promotional inventory for the department
• Perform special projects assigned by the director
• Collaborate with department team members to develop and/or support comprehensive communications plans and status reports for select clients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with at least three years of communications or administrative experience. Candidates must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment 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 compassionate professionals, 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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