Serve as a Philanthropy Marketing and Communications staff member in the Division of Philanthropy managing, creating, and executing marketing and communications initiatives for both Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The Assistant Director will act as owner of a portfolio of projects, primarily in the Donor Experience & Engagement (DE&E) area, for the Division of Philanthropy to help the entire Division achieve the goal of raising more than $400 million annually. Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching its financial goals. Reports to Director, Creative Strategy and Account Management, Philanthropy Communications. The onboarding of this role will include a comprehensive training process which includes completion of online modules, shadowing colleagues, as well as hands-on learning experiences throughout the first calendar year in the role. Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; Discovery; and Equity and Inclusion every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication. This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. DFCI guidelines state that employees must reside in New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. **APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:** Resume and cover letter required with application submission. If you wish to disclose your personal pronouns, please include them within your resume and cover letter submission. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. + Serve as senior project management lead on a portfolio of internal-facing and external-facing initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing senior-level expertise on marketing strategy, messaging, and execution. + Oversee and manage development of marketing and communications plans and the production and completion of the suite of deliverables from team members (design/production), + Oversee and manage the development and execution of digital marketing (email, web, social) engagement strategies + Provide research and planning, writing, editing, and project management on the following types of projects: + External marketing collateral including disease area collateral, anchor brochures, video/multimedia, fact sheets, web copy, email blasts, e-newsletters, direct mail, flyers, banners, postcards, advertisements, etc.; + Videos featuring our research and patient care advancements; + Articles for donor newsletters and publications, including _Impact_ and other print and online/email newsletters (adhering to AP style); + Donor stewardship event materials including print and electronic invitations, program books, fact sheets, action cards, slide and video presentations, gift items, etc. + Donor recognition initiatives + Liaise/consult between DE&E,, senior management, and various Philanthropy Communications counterparts—including Design, Production – as well as Digital Marketing and Dana-Farber Communications—to execute all marketing efforts. + Evaluate current plans and programs to broaden our audiences and create even more inclusive events. + Collaborate with Philanthropy Marketing & Communications colleagues to continually seek and develop fresh and effective new marketing strategies and tactics to attract new donors and participants while maintaining existing donor loyalty and passion. + Support other fundraising initiatives across the Division, as needed. + Work with Philanthropy Marketing and Communications colleagues to create and refine internal policies, guidelines, manuals, templates, and best practices and re-enforce their usage. + Supervise and support one Account Manager/Writer in their work to provide marketing strategies, plans, execution, and expertise; writing and editing collateral; project management; and other services to their assigned DE&E programs/initiatives + Develop strategies to motivate staff and encourage their professional growth and development **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** This position has supervisory responsibility for one Account Manager/Writer. Bachelor’s degree required plus 4+ years of relevant work experience. Writing and marketing for development preferred, in a Principal and Major Gifts, Donor Experience and Engagement, or campaign setting. Proposal writing experience preferred. Supervisory experience required. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:** Strong marketing and advertising experience, strong writing and editing abilities including writing proposals, staff management, strong project management experience, proficiency in interpersonal business communications including listening skills and collaboration, publication management knowledge, experience with branding, the creative process, concepting, writing strategic marketing plans, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing quality service to multiple business units. A full understanding of donor and consumer behaviors, marketing, advertising, and other creative professional experience. Microsoft technology including Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and related software programs is required. **PATIENT CONTACT:** **No.** **WORKING CONDITIONS:** This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week. **DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:** We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values. **_DFCI DISCLAIMER:_** **_The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship._** _External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis._ DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Institutional programming. Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.* *All benefits subject to Institute changes _We’re hiring!_ _Learn more_ _about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions._ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. **EEOC Poster** **\#LI-Remote**