Public Programs Coordinator: Events & Communications

Harvard University Graduate School of Design; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Graduate School of Design seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to support planning, organization, and assessment of official public programs. The role involves on-site event staffing, budget tracking, and coordinating logistics, travel, catering, and speaker inquiries.

The coordinator will manage communications, website content, and outreach, while working to enhance the lively GSD community. This hybrid position requires on-site presence and occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience organizing or running events, or related transferable experience.
• Interest in design and arts-related missions within academic contexts.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Mac platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site event staffer, ensuring timely starts and guest care.
• Provide administrative, technical, and logistical support for public programs.
• Track lecture expenses and assist with budgeting processes.
• Manage content for the GSD website, newsletters, and email marketing.
• Lead or participate in event-related committees and guidance to student groups.

Skills

Event planning

Public programs

Social media

Web editing

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Design/arts degree preferred

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

PowerPoint/Keynote

Word

Job description

Harvard University Graduate School of Design seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to support planning, organization, and assessment of official public programs. The role involves on-site event staffing, budget tracking, and coordinating logistics, travel, catering, and speaker inquiries.

The coordinator will manage communications, website content, and outreach, while working to enhance the lively GSD community. This hybrid position requires on-site presence and occasional evenings/weekends.