Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator provides key support for departmental community outreach and special projects and events. The role helps promote civic engagement work at Harvard College through residential engagement and campus civic visibility and engagement activities. The position is fully on-site at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. During term time, the College policy requires five days on-site in Cambridge, with a two-days-per-week on-campus schedule during winter break, spring break, and summer months when students are away. The schedule and location are set by the department based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of community engagement work experience in an academic or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and constituencies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to manage sensitive relationships with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, particularly in organizing student programs, activities, and events.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of service and support.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the public service landscape at Harvard College.
• Experience in residential life or student residential communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of the Public Service Weekly newsletter during the fall and spring semesters.
• Work with campus offices to generate social media content and connect with stakeholders across campus and in the community.
• Develop content for promotional materials, annual reports, and program directories, including the department’s annual report and public service directory.
• Collaborate with Public Service Tutors, proctors, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to support departmental special programming.
• Support conferences, speaker events, residential activities, community-building activities, and days of service.
• Provide additional support to student leaders and support major departmental activities, including board meetings and conferences.
• Review grant applications, serve on selection committees, support advisory boards, and represent the department at campus functions and community meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

What This Job Offers

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