Job Connector Program Associate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a dedicated Posting Description Program Associate for the Office of Government and Community Relations in Cambridge. You will support the Job Connector by coordinating logistics, organizing workshops, and assisting with client recruitment and advising.

You will also help with outreach and data collection to evaluate program impact. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with Cambridge departments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to coordinate meetings and convene stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and Google Suite for documentation and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Support Job Connector programs through organization, outreach, and logistics.
• Recruit participants and coordinate workshops and newsletters, flyers, and social media posts.
• Maintain client records and assist with program tracking and administrative processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Meeting facilitation

Independent work and teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Job description

Posting Description

JOB CONNECTOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, Office of Government and Community Relations, works for the Job Connector by MIT, a workforce development hub that provides comprehensive support to Cambridge job seekers, including skill assessment, resume writing, interview preparation, and individual career advising; organize logistics and recruit participants for the Job Connector’s flagship programs and workshops; respond to inquiries and support clients through the job-search process; assist the Program Development Administrator with developing new programming and collecting data to evaluate program effectiveness; lead outreach efforts, including the development and distribution of newsletters, flyers, and social media posts; foster relationships with Cambridge departments, nonprofit and workforce development partners, employers, and MIT colleagues; assist with event organization and community engagement activities and represent the Job Connector at these gatherings; and help manage the day-to-day operations of the Job Connector office, including maintaining accurate client records, assisting with program tracking, and administrative processes.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of five years of administrative, office, or related experience; able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team; skillset to prioritize, track, and implement multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills; ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and navigate complex partnerships is important; advanced-level computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Canva, and Google Suite applications; strong skills in leading meetings, convening people for productive dialogue, deep listening, and written and verbal communication. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree; workforce development experience; experience with AI integration; multilingual skills; and knowledge of Cambridge and MIT.

7/30/2026