Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Longy School of Music

. Forecast scope, schedule, and budget of new and recurring projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, marketing, and communications within the higher education or arts sectors, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, operational strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing diverse teams and vendors while ensuring brand alignment and effective communication.

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Project ManagementMarketing StrategyStakeholder EngagementAdobe Creative SuiteData-Driven Recommendations

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMarketing StrategyCopyeditingData AnalysisDigital Workflow Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCultural SensitivityProactive InitiativeAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office 365WordPressMailchimpSocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationPerforming ArtsDiversity and InclusionVendor ManagementBrand Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forecast scope, schedule, and budget of new and recurring projects
Engage stakeholders and freelancers, set meetings, and synthesize and circulate information
Provide project management processes for strategic initiatives, partnerships, programs, and events
Build and maintain operational strategies and structures for the Marketing and Communications team
Schedule and project manage freelancers and vendors, including video producers, art directors, copywriters, and translators
Oversee vendor payment fulfillment and ensure engagement with BIPOC and gender-diverse vendors
Oversee student Graduate Fellows assisting with marketing projects
Manage digital and print workflows for ads, social media posts, web updates, admissions viewbook, and concert season materials
Publish finished assets to the website, social media, email channels, advertising venues, and media contacts
Maintain project archives
Track campaign and channel success and make data-driven recommendations
Pilot and iterate new marketing tactics, including podcast advertising and new social media platforms
Collaborate with departments across Longy to execute priorities aligned with the School’s strategic plan
Monitor brand alignment and communications accuracy
Oversee the team’s project management system and report progress
Meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, attend special events as needed, and perform additional assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in project management and administration, marketing and communications, higher education or the arts preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Copyediting expertise a plus
Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, WordPress, Mailchimp, and social media platforms a plus
Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently in a timely manner
Understanding of and affinity for music and the performing arts
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Organized, proactive project management skills
Ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and prioritize work without significant supervision
Strong sense of discretion and cultural sensitivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open Time Off Policy (OPTO)
Generous Family Medical Leave policy of 12 paid weeks
Discounts on tuition at Longy
Enrollment in Longy’s retirement plan
Group health and dental plans
Life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Qualified transportation programs