Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach and Special Projects Coordinator assumes a key support role for all departmental community outreach efforts. They also support a range of special projects and events to bring key stakeholders together to promote civic engagement work at Harvard College through residential engagement and supporting a wide range of campus civic visibility efforts and campus engagement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of community engagement work experience in an academic or non-profit environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and constituencies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive relationships with a high degree of 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 is preferred.
• Experience in residential life or student residential communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of the Public Service Weekly newsletter during the fall and spring semesters.
• Works with several campus offices to generate social media content and connects with a variety of key stakeholders across campus and in the community.
• Develops content for promotional materials, annual reports, and program directories. They are specifically responsible for developing content for the department’s annual report and public service directory.
• Works in collaboration with Public Service Tutors, proctors, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to support special programming for the department.
• Support for events includes conferences, speaker events, residential activities, community-building activities, along with days of service.
• This role will provide additional support to student leaders and support several major departmental activities including board meetings and conferences.
• Reviews grant applications, serves on selection committees, supports advisory boards, and represents 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
• Education Level: Associate degree