• Events & Operations Associate

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Events & Operations Associate

     

    + Job Number: 25306

    + Functional Area: Event Planning

    + Department: J-PAL North America

    + School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

    + Pay Range Minimum: $62,000

    + Pay Range Maximum: $79,200

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

    + Pay Grade: 6

     

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    Posting Description

    EVENTS AND OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE, J-PAL North America, works closely with the policy, research and training teams to plan and execute a wide-variety of inclusive in-person, hybrid and virtual events, meetings, and training programs aimed at promoting the production and use of rigorous evidence; plans and executes internal staff meetings and events; and provides input into the development of event strategy and outreach and support for marketing activities associated with events. Primary tasks involve event planning and logistics, event analysis, reporting and systems maintenance, as well as the coordination and tracking of fundraising activities, and some general office management responsibilities. Please find a full job description and application instructions at https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442 (Please+find+a+full+job+description+and+application+instructions+at+https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442)

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years of event planning or program/project management experience; strong project management and organizational skills; exacting attention to detail; clear and persuasive verbal and written communication skills; ability to delegate and collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels; ability to respond to problems, issues, and opportunities independently and collaborate as needed to identify a solution or response; and proficient in Zoom, Salesforce, Asana, Google Drive and/or able to quickly learn new technologies. 11/14/2025