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Events and Operations Associate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · HybridFull-time$63–80K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$63–80K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Events & Operations Associate at J‑PAL North America works closely with policy, research and training teams to plan and execute inclusive in‑person, hybrid and virtual events, meetings and training programs, while also supporting internal staff meetings, office operations, event strategy and marketing outreach.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ZoomSalesforceAsanaGoogle DriveProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal and Written CommunicationDelegationCollaborationProblem Solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentTwo Years Event Planning Experience

Full job description

Events and Operations Associate

  • Job Number: 26103

  • Functional Area: Event Planning

  • Department: J-PAL North America

  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

  • Pay Range Minimum: $63,200

  • Pay Range Maximum: $80,050

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: 6

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Posting Description

EVENTS & OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE, J-PAL North America, works closely with the policy, research & training teams to plan and execute a wide-variety of inclusive in-person, hybrid and virtual events, meetings, and training programs aimed at promoting the production and use of rigorous evidence. Also plans and executes internal staff meetings and events and supports some office operations; provides input into the development of event strategy and provides outreach and support for marketing activities associated with events. Primary tasks involve event planning and logistics management, event analysis, reporting and systems maintenance.The full job description is available here: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-and-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105621

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A bachelor degree or equivalent and two years of event planning experience; strong project management and organizational skills; attention to detail; clear and persuasive verbal and written communication skills; ability to delegate and collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels; ability to respond to problems, issues, and opportunities independently and collaborate as needed to identify a solution or response; and proficient in Zoom, Salesforce, Asana, Google Drive and/or able to quickly learn new technologies. 9/24/2026

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