Save the Harbor/Save the Bay · 1 day ago
Part-Time Communications Assistant
Boston, MA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrSave the Harbor/Save the Bay is a nonprofit organization focused on Boston Harbor advocacy and community engagement. They are seeking a part-time Communications Assistant to support their Communications Manager in maintaining digital and social media presence and assisting with communications to donors and community members.
Non ProfitPorts and HarborsSustainability
Responsibilities
Drafting and scheduling social media posts resonate with Save the Harbor’s community and mission
Creating visually engaging and on-brand graphics and short-form videos for outreach, marketing, and community engagement
Designing and writing emails and collecting content for monthly newsletters
Compiling monthly analytics of the organization’s website, email database, and social media platforms to create quarterly analytics reports
Managing the organization’s media relations and pitching stories that highlight Save the Harbor’s mission and partnerships
Assisting with promoting Save the Harbor’s flagship events such as the Shamrock Splash, Destination Boston Harbor, and other minor events
Supporting content updates to Save the Harbor’s website
Attending and supporting Save the Harbor/Save the Bay events and projects, with occasional evening or weekend hours as required
Participate in monthly anti-racism meetings to evaluate organizational best practices, rooted in our commitment to anti-racism within an intersectional framework that also addresses sexism, classism, ableism, and other forms of oppression
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
Experience with content marketing, including social media and email
Understanding of media relations
Basic graphic design skills, either with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with email marketing and platforms such as Constant Contact or MailChimp
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Preferred
In depth knowledge of Boston's neighborhoods, familiarity with Boston Public Schools and local organizations, and interest in community engagement
Interest and/or connection to protecting green and blue spaces and ensuring public access to them, especially for people of color, Queer people, people with disabilities, and people who don't primarily speak English
Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Dependability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to get to and from community outreach obligations primarily in Boston, but also including Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, Quincy, and Hull. Candidates with a vehicle and drivers license are preferred
Proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin and/or Cape Verdean Creole preferred, but not required
Company
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is the region's leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor.
Founded in 1986
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
STEM Action Grants
2022-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Maya Smith
Partnership & Program Development Director
Recent News
2025-07-04
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