Program Coordinator for Events and Special Programs

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

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Program Coordinator for Events and Special Programs to support Rockefeller Center Public Programs and the Political Economy Project in Hanover, NH. This hybrid, 24-month term role requires bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of experience, and strong skills in event planning, communications, and budget management.

Responsibilities include managing campaigns, coordinating staff, vendors, and travel, and ensuring high-quality event execution across multiple programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a highly autonomous setting.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Outreach/Marketing: Expand public program communication to maximize visibility and invite diverse audiences to Rockefeller Center programs.
• Event Logistics Support: Ensure logistics and setups for Public Programs; staff events and coordinate AV/catering and travel support.
• Administration and Finance: Maintain event communications budget; hire/supervise student staff; participate in planning meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing/research

Promotional materials

Evening programs staffing

Website management

Event development/planning

Project timelines

Faculty/administration collaboration

Initiative/independence

Office tech (MS Office/Dropbox/Slack)

Budget management

Transport program participants

Event setup/cleanup

Travel

Adobe Suite (Express)

Canva

MS Office

Dropbox

Slack

Social media marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Express

Canva

MS Office

Dropbox

Slack

Job description

Position Information

• Posting date: 08/06/2026
• Closing date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• 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:
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755 Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth
• 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

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.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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.

• 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]

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.

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

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

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

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.

Percentage Of Time: 20%

• 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.