Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, MIT-Singapore Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) (part-time 20 hrs/wk.), to provide communication and administrative support; assist with the dissemination and promotion of publicity within MIT regarding the centre's research achievements and other newsworthy activities; rewrite, format, and proofread articles for publishing on the MIT website; assist with the logistics and scheduling of events, meetings, and conferences; and provide administrative support. Responsibilities include assisting with the generation of content for the SMART website, including feature stories, short news items, and researcher spotlights; gathering information from faculty and staff to post and highlight; working with the SMART communication specialist and researchers to translate complex research findings for a general MIT audience and publishing articles at MIT; attending and participating in the meetings of the MIT Communication Group; assisting with the continuous development and implementation of a communication strategy for the MIT community; and assisting with planning and coordination of meetings and events. Will also schedule diverse and complex appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements; provide administrative support to the SMART MIT Office; and perform other duties as requested, including work normally performed by those at lower levels.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: at least three years' related experience; strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain a high degree of attention to detail and confidentiality; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or similar software; and the ability to work in a team environment and to take direction from a supervisor and/or colleagues. Experience at MIT and/or working in an international program desirable; as is a bachelor's degree, preferably in communications and/or journalism.Job#11510-5

Finalists will be asked to submit two verifiable examples of any combination of news articles, brochures, webpage contributions, or promotional publicity.


Schedule to be determined.


Position revised and changed to part-time 4/28/15

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.



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