Strategic Public Programs & Engagement Lead

Dartmouth; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Associate Director for Public Programs and Engagement in Hanover, NH to lead complex events and programs that raise the center's visibility and impact. Reporting to the Dickey Center Director, the role partners across the center and external organizations to deliver diverse, audience-focused programming.

Required experience includes strategic thinking, managing large-scale events, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Six to ten years of progressive experience in strategic event planning, public programming, or related fields.
• Ability to think strategically about programs and translate priorities into compelling experiences.
• Experience leading complex, high-profile or large-scale events and programs.
• Strong judgment, ability to assess risks, and solve problems creatively.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and operational delivery of high-profile, complex, and large-scale programs and events.
• Provides oversight from concept development through assessment with high quality, hospitality, relevance, and impact.
• Serves as the principal point of contact for speakers, senior leaders, guests, partners, and stakeholders.
• Leads event logistics including venue coordination, run-of-show, vendor management, travel, catering, A/V, and on-site execution.
• Develops and manages event planning systems, staffing plans, timelines, and operational workflows.

Skills

Strategic event planning

Public programming

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Event software

Job description

Dartmouth College seeks an Associate Director for Public Programs and Engagement in Hanover, NH to lead complex events and programs that raise the center's visibility and impact. Reporting to the Dickey Center Director, the role partners across the center and external organizations to deliver diverse, audience-focused programming.

Required experience includes strategic thinking, managing large-scale events, and strong communication.