Spirituality & Meaning-Making Programs Coordinator

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making seeks a Temporary Program Assistant to support Sage Chapel and Anabel Taylor Hall, coordinating events, AV/IT needs, and supplies while supervising student workers. This on-site role emphasizes creating a welcoming, inclusive environment across diverse communities.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office Suite, and web tools (Drupal).
• Experience in planning events including logistics, marketing, publicity, and public relations strategies.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, or non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for OSMM and its two main programming facilities (Sage Chapel and Anabel Taylor Hall).
• Hire and supervise student workers and serve as first point of contact for occupants and visitors.
• Manage AV/IT needs and oversee marketing/publicity for OSMM events.
• Monitor event and program expenses and assist with travel arrangements for speakers.

Skills

Event planning

Public relations

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Office Suite

Drupal

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Cornell University’s Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making seeks a Temporary Program Assistant to support Sage Chapel and Anabel Taylor Hall, coordinating events, AV/IT needs, and supplies while supervising student workers. This on-site role emphasizes creating a welcoming, inclusive environment across diverse communities.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google