Associate, Marketing and Communications Project Management

Position Title:  Associate, Marketing and Communications Project Management 

Reports to: VP, Marketing and Communications 

Location: NYC Metro Area (Preferred) or Remote    

Department: Marketing and Communications (Advancement) 

Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the largest non-governmental funder of lupus research in the world, is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Associate, Marketing and Communications Project Management to manage the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Communications team, plan departmental workload, lead all project management for the branding and marketing creative processes, and maintain systems and platforms utilized by the department. This will require strong business writing and oral communication skills along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The Associate of Marketing and Communications – Project Management will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to ensure all projects and assets are delivered on time and on budget.  

Responsibilities 

• Support cross-functional communications, attend department calls to gather and share info across teams 

• Drive brand and stakeholder objectives, manage department Asana boards, and provide regular updates to leadership and producers 

• Partner with internal teams to identify upcoming projects and schedule team bandwidth based on partner and organizational demand signals 

• Ensure workflows for deliverables are operating smoothly by ensuring Creative Briefs have all necessary information 

• Give direction to project teams through the full project lifecycle, lead project calls, prepare agendas, facilitate discussion, to generate next steps 

• Partner with MarCom functional experts and internal implementation partners to ensure that technology platforms support business requirements and drive efficiency 

• Support MarCom leads to create and deliver innovative and cohesive campaigns to support department and organizational priorities 

• Maintain communications with departments across the organization on project status and to gather additional information if needed 

• Support the VP, Marketing and Communications and Chief Advancement Officer as needed 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or related field 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Marketing/Project Management 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Asana, and Dropbox 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively 

• Understanding of branding principles and ability to uphold brand guidelines 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities 

• Experience in managing and organizing design files and photo files 

• Sensitivity and discretion around confidential projects and information 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects while working independently or as a team 

• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on internal partnerships. 

• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive strategy and measure success. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), SEO, SEM, email marketing, and other digital marketing channels is a plus.  

• Knowledge of healthcare/pharma is ideal as well 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV/resume.  

The Lupus Research Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal opportunity for all regardless of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/orientation/preference, class or socioeconomic status, marital status, age, ability, or Veteran status.