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Outreach and Events Assistant
  • Job Number: 23902
  • Functional Area: Event Planning
  • Department: Center for International Studies
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Job Description

OUTREACH AND EVENTS ASSISTANT, Center for International Studies (CIS), to be responsible for planning and executing outreach activities and events to support CIS programs, public events, and projects.  

A full job description is available here.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  high school diploma or its equivalent; at least three years’ experience in events organization, marketing/communications, social media, or related field;  excellent writing, editing, copyediting, interpersonal, and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain confidentiality; tact and discretion when dealing with the general public, a wide cross-section of the MIT community, and outside speakers and participants; demonstrated ability to deliver social media content and disseminate email marketing using tools such as Constant Contact and MailChimp; solid understanding of strategic approaches and tactics to reach target audiences; and technical proficiency with MS Office and willingness to learn new programs and software as needed.  Must be able to organize public events; prioritize and handle multiple and varied tasks, follow through on work, and meet deadlines; and work both independently and as part of a team, interacting with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff.  PREFERRED: bachelor’s degree; MIT experience; experience maintaining and developing websites using a content management system such as Drupal or WordPress; experience with online event and collaboration tools such as Slack, Gather.town, and Hopin; advanced-level computer software skills, including design, video editing, and web authoring; and interest in international relations or global education.  Job #23905-5

Salary range: $23.00 – 31.00/hour, based on experience and equity considerations

This is a hybrid position with a schedule that will vary based on activities.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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