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Posted: 26-Jun-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Part-time
EVENTS PLANNER, School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P), will execute a wide variety of events for the School of Architecture and Planning, ranging from the SA+P Advanced Degree Ceremony for 1,000 attendees to student lunches for 10; manage and plan an overall annual calendar of events and leads event planning, concept, and design; be part of a small team and therefore provides general administrative services for the student support team as well; organize event logistics and operations such as arranging facilities and all event details including decor, catering, entertainment, giveaways, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, travel, etc; serve as point person for technical, logistical, and overall appearance of events; and provide run-of-day one-pager to all stakeholders in advance of events with 30+ guests.
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in events planning or project/program management; ability to work independently and as part of a team; highly developed organizational and problem-solving skills; resourceful, decisive, and able to give constructive direction; meticulous attention to detail; design sensibility and creativity; ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with diverse audiences; facility with event and project management software and inclination to try new tools; and ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary, staffing all events. Job #25027-6
Will need to move objects weighing 10 to 20 lbs. and traverse significant distances or from site to site.
This part-time position is offered for a six-month term with possibility of renewal.
6/24/2025
