Communications & Events Coordinator (Onsite)

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University’s Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) seeks a dynamic Communications and Events Assistant to support LISD’s communications, events, publications, and programmatic activities. Based in SPIA, the role collaborates with leadership and staff to promote LISD’s mission and ensure successful outreach.

This onsite position requires strong writing, CMS and social media skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience is required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with website content management systems, social media platforms, and digital communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Familiarity with university systems such as Drupal, PRIME, and Concur preferred.
• Occasional evenings and weekends availability.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for LISD events, venues, catering, A/V, registrations, and communications.
• Develop promotional materials, conference programs, brochures, and post-event publications.
• Maintain LISD website and manage newsletters and social media content.
• Monitor analytics and social engagement; suggest improvements.
• Publish materials through institute and SPIA platforms.
• Support IPA program and other institute initiatives with communications and logistics.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Social media management

Website content management

Digital communications

Organization

Deadline management

Collaborative work

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Drupal

PRIME

Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Princeton University’s Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) seeks a dynamic Communications and Events Assistant to support LISD’s communications, events, publications, and programmatic activities. Based in SPIA, the role collaborates with leadership and staff to promote LISD’s mission and ensure successful outreach.

This onsite position requires strong writing, CMS and social media skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.