Development Communications Officer; BCH

Posted on February 24, 2020

At Boston Children’s Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted, and teams taught. It’s in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound.

Join our acclaimed Children’s Hospital Trust Department and discover how your talents can change lives, including yours.

Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, the hospital’s fundraising division, is seeking a creative, problem-solving Development Communications Officer to help create and implement communications plans for the Trust’s annual projects. This person will write, provide design oversight, and manage projects for cause-marketing, corporate sponsor ships, events, and more, creating effective, on-brand materials (invitations, in-store promotions, mobile app posts, etc.). The Development Communications Officer will interact with patient families during photoshoots and work closely with the Associate Director of Development Communications and fundraisers throughout the Trust.

This Development Communications Officer will be responsible for:

• Advising fundraisers on creative strategy, branding, and messaging development under the direction of the Associate Director of Development Communications.
• Providing communications support for annual projects, including activities supporting Trust events, corporate sponsors, and cause-marketing programs.
• Serving as a resource to Trust staff for photo, video, and consent requests, managing patient photoshoots, and interviewing patient families.
• Collaborating with in-house and freelance photographers and designers as needed.
• Executing special projects as assigned by the Associate Director, Development Communications.
• Possessing a knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including work with nonprofit organizations and exposure to fundraising.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects successfully in a fast-paced environment.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted T-pass rates. Discover your best with Boston Children’s.

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

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