Position Overview:

The MIT Museum has a formal multi-year agreement with Nord Anglia Education to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming to students and teachers at more than 85 Nord Anglia K12 schools around the world.

The MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration Communications Administrator will work closely with the team on content creation for the collaboration’s websites, webinars, social media, and projects currently in development to inspire K12 international students and to ensure that their teachers are highly successful using the collaboration materials. The Communications Administrator will occasionally travel to schools around the world and brief the school communities about the collaboration as well as assist with shooting videos while at the schools. This role requires an experienced project manager and international traveler focused on developing team talent while finding creative new ways to engage a young audience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration presence across several websites and social media platforms to highlight upcoming events, video launches and collaboration successes. Write texts, shoot photos and video, and edit and post content.
• Proactively communicate with collaborators regarding delivery of materials and important scheduling information.
• Write and post copy consistent with the collaboration’s voice across all platforms, including the website, social media, and written assets.
• Develop presentations to share the collaboration’s ethos and offerings with the Nord Anglia community, including staff and families.
• Travel to several international K12 schools with colleague(s) and deliver presentations to each school’s student, teacher and family audiences approximately twice a year. Manage trip logistics and assist with field video production needs.
• Produce professional development and student-facing webinars for Nord Anglia staff and students. Manage the development of materials, selection and preparation of guests and all technical aspects of the webinars.
• Assist with the management and implementation of three trips to MIT’s campus annually, including a weeklong trip for 60 teachers, a weeklong trip for 75 high school students, and a multiday trip for school and collaboration leadership.
• Assist video production and design team as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international teachers, administrators, and the broader Nord Anglia community.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administrative staff at MIT. Stay informed on research, discoveries and other STEAM news for the benefit of Nord Anglia students and teachers.
• During ‘crunch times’, provide additional support for large-scale MIT Museum engagement activities as needed, such as the annual Cambridge Science Festival.
• Other tasks as assigned, including those at a lower level if needed.

Supervision Received:

This position will report to the Director of the Nord Anglia Collaboration and will work collaboratively with the MIT Nord Anglia team.

Supervision Exercised:

This position will not supervise any direct reports but will be expected to closely manage team projects and coordinate multiple contractors and vendors.

Qualifications & Skills:

REQUIRED: The qualified candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience with communications projects and/or project management. They must have social media, graphics and/or media experience. They must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, be a creative, highly organized, flexible and adaptable team player. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends, and travel outside of the United States for one-two weeks a few times each year.

PREFERRED: The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of MIT, STEAM, Adobe Suite, Airtable, and Slack.

Expectations for all MIT employees:

As a member of the MIT community, supports MIT’s Non-Discrimination Policy and respectfully interacts with others in the community, and continues to expand their understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices. Represents MIT with professionalism, ethics, integrity, and mutual respect towards colleagues and internal/external clients. Keeps current and proficient with necessary skills and knowledge, including computer skills. Self-identifies training needs relevant to work area and responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, openness to change, and accountability. Works within a team environment, providing support to and collaboration with colleagues. Is expected to know and follow relevant Environmental Health and Safety Requirements.

To apply please visit the MIT Careers Portal. This position is an MIT Pay Grade 8.