Public Programs & Events Coordinator (Hybrid)

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

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