Program Coordinator, Events & Communications
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA · Posted October 28, 2026
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS , Corporate Relations-Industrial Liaison Program & MIT Startup Exchange , serves as the operational link between the Communications and Events functions within MIT Corporate Relations. This role supports the planning, execution, and follow-up of webinars, conferences, executive briefings, and ILP member events by coordinating event logistics, attendee communications, registration systems, content management, and post-event reporting. Working across multiple teams, this position helps ensure a consistent experience before, during, and after each event while improving processes, documentation, and operational efficiency. The role reports to the Director of Communications, Events, Research & Operations and collaborates closely with both the Events and Communications teams. The focus areas of responsibility are: Event Operations, Communications & Content Coordination, Data Management & Reporting, and Process Improvement & Documentation. REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of two years of experience supporting professional events, conferences, webinars, or executive programs; experience with event registration platforms such as Cvent or Eventbrite; strong organizational and project coordination skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience managing data and preparing reports; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail; customer service and stakeholder support skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams; flexibility to work occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends during events. PREFERRED : Advanced knowledge of Cvent; experience with Salesforce / CRM systems; experience supporting virtual and hybrid events; familiarity with AI productivity tools for writing, summarization, and workflow automation; experience managing digital content including YouTube or similar platforms; and experience working in higher education, research organizations, or member-based organizations. 8/26/2026