Events Coordinator

JGO • New York, NY

11d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a non-profit organization that supports Jewish graduate students on 160+ graduate campuses across North America, as well as our alumni, in their professional and personal growth by creating an environment where they can connect, grow, and give back to the Jewish community. Our mission is to empower Jewish graduate students as they navigate their careers and personal lives, fostering a sense of belonging and enriching their Jewish identity along the way.

Join JGO as an Events Coordinator, where you'll help support Jewish graduate student life across North America. In this highly organized and fast-paced role, you'll partner closely with student leaders and JGO staff to coordinate campus events, support community-building initiatives, and ensure programs run smoothly from start to finish.

This role is ideal for someone who gets genuine satisfaction from checking things off a list, loves creating systems that help people succeed, and thrives on bringing order to complexity. You'll coordinate many details across countless programs while helping Jewish graduate students create meaningful experiences and vibrant communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 0–3 years of professional experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong follow-through and personal accountability; when you say you'll do something, it gets done.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event planning, operations, project coordination, or community engagement is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jewish communal life and a passion for building Jewish community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support student leaders in planning and executing campus events by coordinating logistics, managing timelines, ordering food and supplies, and providing hands-on guidance throughout the planning process.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for event logistics, communicating with students, vendors, and staff to ensure every detail is handled professionally and efficiently.
• Assist in the planning and execution of JGO regional and national programs, including venue sourcing, vendor coordination, registration management, and participant communications.
• Coordinate event follow-up by tracking attendance, collecting photos and content, gathering feedback, and maintaining accurate program records.
• Develop and maintain systems, workflows, and organizational processes that help JGO scale its impact and deliver exceptional experiences across hundreds of programs each year.
• Partner with engagement staff across North America to identify creative opportunities for Jewish engagement and strengthen campus communities.
• Track event budgets, invoices, supplies, and program materials to ensure smooth operations and responsible stewardship of resources.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to play a meaningful role in strengthening Jewish graduate student life across North America.
• A mission-driven culture that values creativity, teamwork, excellence, and building Jewish community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level