Global Programs Officer — Remote-Friendly

PurposePhil Career; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off: holidays and vacation

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan with matching

Transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Free museum access

Employee Resource Groups

Backup Child Care

Job summary

MIT Solve seeks a Program Officer to implement open innovation Challenges across impact areas, engaging applicants, judges, and innovators. You will coordinate processes, communications, events, and workshops, with reporting to the Sr. Program Lead, Learning, and potential intern management.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, data-driven improvements, and contributing to Solve’s mission through both internal and external projects. A dynamic, mission-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project/program management, or other related field required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

• Implement Solve Challenges throughout the year, working across Solve’s content areas with a focus on but not limited to Climate or Learning
• Support Challenge design through research, stakeholders engagement, drafting challenge description, guidelines, and FAQs with guidance from Program Lead
• Collaborate with Marketing team on targeted Challenge promotion plans to ensure diverse and relevant applicant pool
• Review Challenge submissions against criteria including quality and diversity standards
• Lead finalist preparation and support, including drafting preparatory materials, coaching them through pitch recordings and preparing them for interviews and pitch events
• Support the development of judging panels, including recruitment, communications, and preparation
• Support the planning, programming, and delivery of Challenge-related sessions at Solve’s flagship events, including logistics and preparation for selected innovators to attend.
• Assist with the support programming for selected innovators, particularly Solver teams, including cohort meetups, bespoke introductions, sector-specific advice, and speaking opportunities.
• Assist with the design and implementation of custom programming as necessary, including custom events or new approaches to Solve’s standard selection and support processes.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM

Job description

MIT Solve seeks a Program Officer to implement open innovation Challenges across impact areas, engaging applicants, judges, and innovators. You will coordinate processes, communications, events, and workshops, with reporting to the Sr. Program Lead, Learning, and potential intern management.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, data-driven improvements, and contributing to Solve’s mission through both internal and external projects. A dynamic, mission-driven environment awaits.