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*About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)* Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident. We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM68GFV *PURPOSE OF THE JOB* The Communications Associate will work alongside the Assistant Director of Digital Engagement to help execute strategic communications plans to promote awareness, engagement, and trust in programs, events, and services offered by the Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE). *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES* * Develop, edit and manage written, visual, and video content for OEE’s social media, newsletters, webpages, and other communications channels. * Distill complex information and themes into accessible and engaging videos, posts, designs, and articles. * Play an active role in brand storytelling, strategy development, and idea generation. * Stay on top of trending topics, formats, and press opportunities. * Collaborate with program managers and team members to promote OEE’s programs, events, and initiatives with stakeholders. * Maintain and regularly present on key performance indicators (KPIs) with the Assistant Director of Digital Engagement to help the office monitor the effectiveness of its marketing and communications campaigns. * Collaborate with other Treasury departments and key partners to promote brand consistency. *OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* * At request of Assistant Director of Digital Engagement, represent OEE at Treasury Communications meetings. * Other duties as assigned. *KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS* * 2 years of experience and portfolio demonstrating content creation and video editing. * Excellent written communication and storytelling skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines. * Attention to detail and eye for design. * Organized with an ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines. * Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Canva required. * Experience with Mailchimp and Drupal preferred. * Driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Commonwealth required. *Physical Requirements:* * Ability to lift up to 10lbs * Ability to sit for extended periods of time **Hybrid Work Environment:** All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment. The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. Hybrid work arrangement is based on business needs of the department. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting. **An Equal Opportunity Employer:** The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. **Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:** Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household. **Job:** **Administrative Services* **Organization:** **Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl* **Title:** *Communications Associate* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place* **Requisition ID:** *2600004E*