Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications Project Manager), IS-1035-12
$101,375–$131,790 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead the CfA's primary digital strategy by managing web development projects, optimizing site architecture for usability and SEO, and overseeing digital editorial standards. Develop and execute multi-channel digital campaigns, including newsletters and stakeholder outreach, while integrating analytics to inform public affairs decisions. Serve as the steward of institutional brand identity, ensuring consistent application of visual standards across all platforms and managing the digital asset library. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT staff to translate complex astrophysical research into compelling digital content that advances the CfA's scientific mission.
Required Qualifications
- at least one year of specialized experience at or above the grade 11 level in similar positions
- Expert knowledge of public affairs principles, science communication strategies, and digital communications best practices sufficient to manage communications channels that communicate complex, sensitive, and technically specialized topics including astrophysics research and scientific instrumentation
- Comprehensive understanding of institutional brand management and visual identity systems, with the ability to develop, interpret, and enforce brand standards across digital and print platforms un a multi-institution environment
- Proficiency with web content management systems (CMS), email communications platforms, analytics and reporting tools (such as Google Analytics), and digital asset management software, used in service of communications and public affair goals
- Advanced analytical skills to track, interpret, and act on digital metrics and audience engagement data, using this information to inform public affairs strategy and improve communication effectiveness
- Skills in graphic and visual communications, including working knowledge of design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), accessibility and inclusive design standards (Section 508), and the effective visual communication of complex scientific or technical information
- Demonstrated ability to manage the presentation of scientific and technical information for diverse public audiences access digital platforms
- Strong interpersonal, consultation, and project management skills enabling productive collaboration with scientists, engineers, communications staff, IT, and institutional partners, with the ability to lead major communications initiatives from conception through completion with minimal supervision
- Ability to understand and apply federal communication policy, digital governance requirements, accessibility standards, and cross-platform engagement principles in an institutional public affairs environment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- eligible to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- background in science communications
- experience managing digital projects, such as website redesign, brand development, and multi-channel digital campaigns
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