Events Manager — DC Center (In‑Person)

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Events Manager at Princeton University’s SPIA D.C. Center in Washington, DC will lead ideation, planning, and execution of a wide range of events supporting public policy engagement.

Working with the Center’s Director, Program Manager, and partners in Washington and Princeton, the role encompasses outreach, budgeting, vendor management, and post-event follow‑up. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 1-year term with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Clearly demonstrated project management and/or event planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong organizational ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Advance planning for events ideation, design, and execution with faculty and users.
• Manage event budgets and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with SPIA communications, alumni, IT, and operations.
• Lead day-of-event oversight to meet stakeholders' needs.
• Maintain the Center's master events calendar and social media updates.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Budgeting software

Website management

A/V equipment

Job description

The Events Manager at Princeton University’s SPIA D.C. Center in Washington, DC will lead ideation, planning, and execution of a wide range of events supporting public policy engagement.

Working with the Center’s Director, Program Manager, and partners in Washington and Princeton, the role encompasses outreach, budgeting, vendor management, and post-event follow‑up. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 1-year term with a possibility of extension.