Fifth-Year Fellowship, Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs

Colby College•Colby, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fifth-Year Fellow is an essential team member supporting the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs by assisting with public programming, coordinating events and supporting student engagement initiatives. This role provides a recent Colby graduate with hands-on experience working with a high-performing team in event planning, program coordination, and communications within a dynamic academic center focused on politics, policy, and public discourse. Working closely with Center staff, the Fellow contributes to the successful execution of a wide range of events and programs that connect the Colby community with leaders in public affairs. The position offers an opportunity to build professional skills while supporting the Center's mission to connect the Colby community to public affairs and its integrated approach of dialog, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from Colby College (Class of 2026) required
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and take initiative while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Knowledge of or an interest in engaging with the ecosystem of public affairs, including such domains as journalism, advocacy, politics, policy-making, and public administration and service
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Valid driver’s license required and must meet Colby’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends in support of events

Nice To Haves

Experience in event coordination, student leadership, communications, or program support
Familiarity with event management tools, design platforms, and social media

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for the Center’s events, including scheduling, space reservations, catering, A/V needs, guest travel/accommodations, event registrations
Serve as a primary point of contact for campus partners, and vendors
Support day of event execution and develop event run-of-show materials
Collect and organize post-event data and participation metrics
Collaborate with the Deputy Director to support academic and co-curricular programming
Assist with student-facing initiatives, including internships and leadership programs
Contribute to program planning and execution
Create and distribute marketing materials for Center events and programs, liaising with the Office of Communications as necessary or needed.
Assist with compiling reports, impact summaries, and program evaluations
Update website content and support digital communications
Track expenses and support budget related processes for events and programs
Maintain records of event attendance, guest speakers, and programming activities
Support advisory board and student council logistics