Events & Communications Coordinator (Hybrid)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) seeks an Events and Communications Coordinator to support academic events, including seminars, lectures, conferences, and receptions. The coordinator manages logistics, facilities, AV, travel, lodging, budgets, and reimbursements, and collaborates with co-sponsoring units.

The role requires strong writing, organizing, and vendor coordination, with experience in coordinating publications and website content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of administrative experience.
• Experience planning conferences, seminars, and events.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and vendors.
• Experience with updating website content.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, organize, and operate conferences, seminars, and events; coordinate logistics and vendors.
• Draft and disseminate routine communications and materials; handle travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Plan calendars; arrange travel in compliance with policies; track expenditures.
• Maintain websites and assist with publicizing events.

Skills

Excellent English writing and speaking

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stanford University’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) seeks an Events and Communications Coordinator to support academic events, including seminars, lectures, conferences, and receptions. The coordinator manages logistics, facilities, AV, travel, lodging, budgets, and reimbursements, and collaborates with co-sponsoring units.

The role requires strong writing, organizing, and vendor coordination, with experience in coordinating publications and website content.