133 event jobs found

Education Support Services (ESS) provides audiovisual and instructional support, event and media production, training, and consulting services to faculty, staff, and students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and Harvard community. The team supports the school’s mission by delivering premium technology offerings that enhance and creatively advance the teaching & learning environment. ESS is comprised of three service groups: Event & Media Production, Teaching and Learning Support, and Integrated Audiovisual Services.  The Field Event Manager for Event & Media Production works closely with the Director of Events and Media Production and the Manager of Media Production to manage event staffing and associated resources, ensuring operational success across a portfolio of Harvard community events, including those on evenings and weekends. The Manager oversees the work of ten positions: two Field Production Managers, event coordination staff, and six Senior Media...

The Center for International Development (CID) is Harvard University’s hub for cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing international development issues. Based at Harvard Kennedy School, CID brings researchers and practitioners together across the university to collaborate, using the latest analytical tools to address pressing development challenges. CID organizes global talent worldwide by investing in people, places, and ideas to build a thriving world for all. CID has an opening for a Senior Events Manager to lead the strategy, design, and execution of CID’s public-facing events in Cambridge and globally. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys developing innovative event strategies that advance CID's mission while also taking ownership of the operational excellence required to deliver exceptional experiences and strengthen global engagement. The Senior Events Manager will serve as the Center’s lead on all CID events and convenings, shaping the overall vision...

Job Summary: About the Mittal Institute The Mittal Institute at Harvard University is a global research center dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and fostering real-world solutions to pressing global challenges. The Institute works with faculty members, students, and in-region institutions and experts to advance and deepen the understanding of critical issues shaping South Asia and its global impact. Through academic programs, fellowships, public events, and collaborative partnerships, the Institute brings together diverse communities to promote knowledge, dialogue, and actionable impact. Position Summary The Event Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and execution, of a wide range of Institute events, including lectures, symposia, workshops, fellowship activities, seminars, community gatherings, and public programming. This position ensures that all events are delivered professionally, efficiently, and in alignment...

Job Summary: The Programmatic Activities and Events Administrator will assume a leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics Department's scientific and programmatic events, including management of the Introductory Mathematics programmatic activities. The Department of Mathematics hosts approximately 250 scientific events per year and a similar number of social events related to the department's programmatic activities, attracting thousands of participants annually. This position provides subject matter expertise in event planning and execution. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Scientific Event Planning Strategize end-to-end logistics for Mathematics Department scientific events spanning from weekly seminars to specialty lectures, thematic workshops, and multi-day international conferences. Key responsibilities: Partner with faculty and scientific committees to determine event budgets and logistics Serve as the primary point of contact for...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career within higher education and learn more about alumni affairs and development.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides support to all aspects of fundraisers’ prospect management, including data gathering, input and maintenance; drafting prospect outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Develops and prepares necessary meeting and solicitation materials prior to prospect meetings and supports post-meeting action items. Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Enters data in an accurate and timely manner.  Partners with gift officers to write high quality...

Job Summary: Manage all aspects of a medium scale food production and special events preparation Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef for The Harvard Faculty Club, Loeb House, and offsite locations is responsible for the execution and organization of all catered functions and dining room at The Faculty Club and Loeb House for ensuring kitchen and food safety procedures are followed. Must maintain an open and constant line of communication between the Executive Chef, the Sales Department, and Banquet Department especially as it relates to event changes and any additional labor requirements. Coordinates, plans, and supervises the production, plating, and presentation of the food at all banquet events and dining room in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business. Controls food and labor costs, ensures the appropriate quantity of food is prepared. Ensures The Faculty...

Job Summary: The California Research Center is seeking an intellectually curious, organized, and highly collaborative Research Assistant to support our research team. This could be an outstanding early-career role for someone eager to learn, willing to roll up their sleeves, and comfortable contributing wherever their teammates need support. The Research Assistant will work closely with CRC staff on a range of projects. Much of the position’s time will be devoted to supporting case-study development through research, proofreading, editing, formatting, and other content-related work. The balance will involve project coordination, administrative tasks, presentations, events, and other school-facing projects. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Research and Content Support Provide research support for case studies, academic materials, and other CRC deliverables. Conduct research on companies, industries, technologies, business models, and markets. Identify, gather, and...

Job Summary: The Faculty Coordinator (FC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty Provide administrative support to all lab members Assist with purchasing and vendor coordination Support proposal preparation...

Job Summary: The Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology is seeking an experienced, highly professional, collaborative and proactive Faculty Assistant to provide efficient and effective administrative and programmatic support of varying complexity for the department faculty chair and ancillary support for four to five additional faculty members for Harvard-related business. The Faculty Assistant will perform a wide range of advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative duties that are complex in nature and where sound judgment, independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving issues and making recommendations. The Faculty Assistant will determine methods and procedures on new assignments and projects, and will perform administrative duties in areas such as communications with strategic internal and external partners, coordinate high profile meetings, travels and events, initiate and execute specialized projects, as well as provide...

Job Summary: The Administrative Coordinator (AC) provides general administrative and operational support to the academic units, and may assist or lead departmental projects and initiatives under the guidance of the Manager of Administration (MOA). The AC also provides administrative and project support to the Chairs. Strong in-person presence required. The Administrative Coordinator supports the Department Chairs and MOA in implementing the strategic priorities of the departments. Independently responsible for administrative coordination of an administrative grouping, anticipating and resolving problems independently. Has primary responsibility for office management, departmental projects, events, programs or conferences. Under the guidance of the MOA, may independently lead projects and programs for the grouping. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Office Administration Provide general administrative support to the grouping and faculty in the grouping. Track and maintain...

Department Overview Situated within the Department of Linguistics, the American Sign Language (ASL) Program is a small but vibrant academic program that encompasses language instruction, research, educational programming, and community engagement activities. The program supports a diverse community of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, faculty, and staff and is committed to advancing excellence in ASL education and accessibility.   Position Description The Department of Linguistics seeks a full-time American Sign Language (ASL) Coordinator to support the accessibility, instructional, and programmatic needs of the ASL Program. Reporting to departmental leadership, the ASL Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and providing interpreting services for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing faculty, staff, and students. This position is responsible for assessing interpreting needs across a range of academic, administrative, and programmatic activities;...

Job Summary: The Faculty Assistant (FA) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The FA serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of faculty members Prepare correspondence , reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty May be responsible for obtaining permissions and copyright registration Updates Canvas course materials when TFs are not available Submit...

Job Summary: The Program Fellow would report to the Deputy Director and support cross-program administrative initiatives. They would work closely with the Directors of Programs and the Manager of Student Development and Evaluation of programming and events. The Program Fellow will collaborate with PBHA’s Non-Profit Management Fellows on program-related communication and student volunteer recruitment. The Program Fellow’s work would center on three key areas: Program Team Administrative Capacity, Community Engagement Support,  Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention. Beyond the PBHA staff team, the fellow would work with the PBH staff to support student engagement through shared communication efforts and logistical support for department programming focused on student recruiting and engagement. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Program Team Administrative Support  Provide administrative support for program team including project management of cross program...

Job Summary: This position is located in the Dean of Students Office, reporting to the Senior Resident Dean, who is in charge of the Student Support Team (SST). The Student Support Team is convened by the Senior Resident Dean to review complex student cases; it brings together representatives from Residential Life, DAO,  Secretary of the College,  HUHS and others on a weekly basis. The Student Support Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Resident Dean to coordinate for students dealing with complex issues that impact their time at the College, including hospitalizations, emergency travel coordination for student and family members, and/or leaves of absence. The Student Support Coordinator interfaces often with the Student Support Team and residential staff, including the Allston Burr Resident Deans, the Resident Deans of First-Year Students, as well as the Dean of Students Office, staff from HUHS/CAMHS, Disability Access Office (DAO), and Housing Office....

Under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Managing Director Anna Fitzloff, the A.R.T. seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre by producing events that immerse audiences in transformative theatrical experiences.  Reporting to the Producer, the Line Producer is a key member of the Artistic and Producing teams responsible for directly overseeing A.R.T.’s core artistic projects, which are a large and central piece of how A.R.T. advances its mission to expand the boundaries of theater. The Line Producer focuses much of their time supporting the producing department on both administrative tasks as well as the creation and stewardship of deep relationships with artists developing work at A.R.T. This support encompasses current programmatic offerings at the A.R.T. as well as building foundations for future season programming. While artists are under contract, the Line Producer serves as a secondary supervisor, advancing projects in the near term...

Job Summary: The Department of Environmental Health is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide high-level administrative and logistical support to the Department Chair and to the department at large in support of the active and complex operations of the Department of Environmental Health. Reporting to the department’s Director of Administration, this position serves as a principal point of contact for the Chair’s office. This is a fast-paced role in a high-volume office. The successful candidate will manage multiple competing demands at once, prioritize independently, think critically, and solve problems with limited direction. The department has approximately 350 affiliated members, including faculty, researchers, students, and staff.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Draft, edit, and process a wide variety of written materials, including letters/correspondence, manuscripts,...

The AV Technical Specialist is a hands-on position responsible for providing on-site audiovisual support across technology-enabled classrooms, conference rooms, amphitheaters, and event spaces throughout the Harvard Medical School campus. The AV Technical Specialist supports classes, meetings, presentations, and scheduled events by assisting users with room technology, preparing audiovisual systems for use, and responding promptly to service needs. The position also performs daily system inspections and routine maintenance to promote the operational readiness and reliability of audiovisual spaces. Working collaboratively with other IT staff, the AV Technical Specialist helps faculty, staff, students, visitors, and event organizers use audiovisual systems and services effectively. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide priority on-site audiovisual support to Harvard faculty, staff, students, visitors, and affiliates using technology-enabled classrooms, conference rooms,...

Job Summary: Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional interested in supporting career coaching and development programs in a higher education setting? Are you looking to develop your administrative skills while working with a dynamic team of coaches and program staff? Would you like to be part of a team known for its culture and commitment to excellent service? If so, consider joining our HBS Career & Professional Development team as a Coaching Operations Specialist. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Support for Coaching Platforms Assist with day-to-day administration and support for coaching-related platforms under the direction of the Director, Career Coaching, including: Fieldglass (Time Reporting & Payroll Service) – Process and support coach time submissions and invoicing 12twenty (Recruiting Platform) – Update event calendars, manage registrations, and ensure appointment/note tracking CareerLeader – Assist with access provisioning for partners,...

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support the operational, administrative, and communication needs of the laboratory of Professor David Sinclair in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Boston. The Sinclair lab is a world-renowned research group focused on the biology of aging, including genetic and small molecule approaches to understand and improve healthspan. The lab conducts interdisciplinary research spanning aging, cancer, neurodegeneration, metabolism, and regenerative biology. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of a large, fast-paced academic research environment. The Administrative Coordinator will work closely with lab members and departmental administrative teams to support operational workflows, compliance processes, scheduling coordination, and internal communications. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a...

002125SR - Maintenance Operator Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University.  (FMO) a department Campus Services, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis.  All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides initial response, triage, stabilization and/or repair for all types of building infrastructure maintenance requests, with emphasis on HVAC systems.   Inspects, adjusts, modifies, and repairs all types of boilers, heating systems, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.  Interprets mechanical plans and prints and updates as necessary.   Monitors, queries and reports on the status of building systems managed by...

Job Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator (LC) provides administrative and operational support to faculty to enable effective teaching and research. The LC serves as the primary point of contact for administrative matters and coordinates day-to-day activities. Strong in-person presence required. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and daily administrative needs of up to 10 faculty members Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials Serve as primary administrative support for faculty activities (e.g., events, visitors, purchasing) Route faculty requests to proper functional partner, serving as their main point-of-contact to functional partners and shared service centers. Provide support for faculty members directly related to their teaching and research portfolio Provide support for events led by faculty When applicable, act as team lead for a small group of Faculty Assistants through a player-coach model Provide...

Job Summary: The Production Technician is a member of the College Theater team at the Office for the Arts (OFA). The position supports theater activities including management, design, construction, installation, material procurement, and technical operations for student productions and events. Successful candidates will be comfortable working with and supporting innovative student production teams with varying skill levels, have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with a variety of projects, vendors, and constituencies in a university environment, and be productive working independently and without immediate supervision. The position reports to the Production Manager and works closely with students, OFA staff, guest artists, and other production personnel. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Undergraduate Production Support and Student Mentorship — 45% Collaborates closely with the Production Manager to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Management and Leadership Development, in the Center for Workplace Development (CWD), with dotted line reporting relationships to the Sr. Director, Executive and Organizational Effectiveness and the Director, Employee Learning and Development, this position provides coordination for a variety of projects, programs, and initiatives across the Center for Workplace Development on campus and virtually. The programs and initiatives supported by this position are designed for a variety of audiences and provide an opportunity to work with Harvard employees at all levels across the university.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides customer service support for a suite of programs and coaching services; manages inboxes; responds to inquiries in a timely manner directly, or through close collaboration with CWD colleagues and partners in schools/units. Prepares presentation materials and handouts; creates new, updates existing, and...

Job Summary: This position plays a key role in publicizing select Varsity sports for the Department of Athletics, which has a 42-sport Division I athletics program.  Handles sports public relations, media relations, and communications and information for assigned sports.  Promotes positive branding, press coverage, strategic communications, social media, multimedia and messaging to various constituents, using a variety of traditional media as well as new media outlets.  Constituents include prospective student-athletes; game-day attendees, alumni/ae, fans, and the entire University community.  Works with select sports to ensure that appropriate Athletics storylines are created and communicated; statistics, schedules, rosters, game recaps and other information is communicated to the proper media outlets. Handles media interview requests.  Assists with archiving historical records. This position greatly enhances both the external and internal image of the Department....