Civic Events & Operations Specialist

Funders for LGBTQ Issues; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking an Event Operations Associate to coordinate and support events at the Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership. You will manage space inquiries, schedule use, and produce event collateral while coordinating vendors and registrations.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks across a busy calendar. Hybrid work arrangement, in-office three days a week and remote two days, with occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for space inquiries from external partners.
• Oversee use of the Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership, including scheduling and A/V support.
• Create registration pages and welcome slides for events.
• Draft agendas and collect speaker bios for event collateral.
• Assist with orders for A/V, catering, and rentals; track logistics and calendar updates.
• Support data reporting on events and attendee lists.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization & multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Deadline management

Salesforce familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

The Boston Foundation is seeking an Event Operations Associate to coordinate and support events at the Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership. You will manage space inquiries, schedule use, and produce event collateral while coordinating vendors and registrations.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks across a busy calendar. Hybrid work arrangement, in-office three days a week and remote two days, with occasional evenings.