Program Coordinator for Events and Special Programs.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Program Coordinator for Events and Special Programs to manage outreach and logistics for Rockefeller Center Public Programs and the Political Economy Project.

The role requires coordinating communications, designing promotional materials, staffing events, and overseeing budgets and student staff, with a 24-month term and hybrid work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing/research abilities.
• Experience designing promotional materials and printed assets for public programs and events; strong social media proficiency.
• Availability to staff late afternoon and evening programs and flexible hours.
• Proficiency with website management and online content updates.
• Experience with event development, planning and execution; ability to manage multiple timelines.

Responsibilities

• Expand public program communication strategy to maximize visibility and attendance.
• Staff events and coordinate logistics with internal and external vendors.
• Create printed and digital assets for events and manage online content and calendars.
• Coordinate student staff and manage event budgets and travel arrangements.
• Support other co-curricular programs as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing and research

Promotional materials design

Event development and planning

Evening program staffing

Website management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Express

Canva

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 08/06/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled

Position Number 1129464

Position Title Program Coordinator for Events and Special Programs

Hiring Range Minimum $59,300

Hiring Range Maximum $74,200

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 38

Schedule

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? Yes

If yes, length of term in months. 24

Is this a grant funded position? No

Location

Hanover, NH 03755

Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth

Position Purpose

To serve as a resource for Center-wide projects that promote the Center’s engagement with the broader Dartmouth community and external stakeholders. In particular, provides programming support to the Political Economy Project collaboration initiated in 2025.

Description

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated writing/research skills with experience creating email and social media communication.
• Demonstrated experience designing promotional materials and printed assets for public programs and events, including high proficiency in social media platforms.
• Availability to staff late afternoon and evening programs, and work flexible work hours.
• Proficiency with website management.
• Experience with event development, planning, and implementation.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple project timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students in determining and carrying out program needs.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, plan and prioritize work, make decisions and respond appropriately to pressure, deadlines, and changes in priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with current office technology (e.g. MS Office suite, Dropbox, Slack)
• Budget management skills.
• Ability to transport program participants (valid driver’s license required).
• Ability to physically assist with program set up and clean up (includes moving furniture, signage, food and beverage, etc.).
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a highly autonomous setting.
• Prior experience with event planning and management.
• Experience in Adobe Suite including Adobe Express and other design platforms (Canva or similar).
• Experience and comfort with social media marketing.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Dvora Greenberg Koelling

Department Contact Phone Number

[phone]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Dvora Greenberg Koelling, Associate Director for Public Programs and Special Events

Department Contact's Phone Number

[phone]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 24-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Applicants will be asked to respond to three supplemental questions regarding years of direct experience, indirect experience, and people management experience. Responses will be reviewed alongside application materials. Your response will be cross-referenced with your application materials to verify accuracy and, for finalists, to inform salary placement.

Please ensure your resume and work history clearly reflect the full scope of your work, including position titles, employment dates, responsibilities, and supervisory duties. Incomplete or inconsistent information may affect how your experience is evaluated.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86746

Key Accountabilities

Description

Outreach and Marketing

• Works with the Assistant Director of Public Programs to expand the public program communication strategy in order to maximize the visibility of the Rockefeller Center Public Programs/Political Economy Project and to invite a diverse audience including faculty, staff, students and communities from the surrounding areas of New Hampshire and Vermont to Rockefeller Center programs using best practices for awareness, engagement and attendance.
• Acts as communications liaison, working with the Political Economy Project, Rockefeller Public Programs team, Rockefeller Center Communications Manager and Dartmouth College Central Communications department. Acts as point of contact for questions regarding communications and publicity with speakers bureaus as needed.
• Creates printed and digital assets for all Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center Public Programs as requested, including posters, social media posts, invitations, and programs for events.
• Manages the Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center Public Programs presence content on The Rockefeller Center/ Political Economy Project websites, including calendar updates, event updates and archiving, and related news stories.

Percentage Of Time 40%

Event Logistics Support

• Works with Assistant Director of Public Programs to make sure all logistics and event setups are in place for the Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center Public Programs.
• Staffs the Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center Public Programs, providing assistance to visiting speakers/guests and attendees.
• Works with internal and external vendors to provide audio/visual support, catering support, accommodations and travel support for Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center events.
• Works with student photographers, as well as and professional photographers on-site at Political Economy Project/Rockefeller Center Public Programs to make sure events are successfully captured in photo.
• Helps coordinate and manage student assistant staffing at events.
• Provides back-up program support to other Co-Curricular programs as needed.

Percentage Of Time 40%

Administration and Finance

• Responsible for maintaining event communications budget and submitting expenses related to all Public Programs communication.
• Participates and contributes to weekly planning meetings with the Rockefeller Center Public Programs team and entire Rockefeller Center staff.
• In collaboration with Assistant Director of Public Programs, hires and supervises student program assistant(s) to assist with event administration and research related to potential speakers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 20%