Outreach & Events Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · HybridFull-time$27.5–34.2/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Outreach and Events Assistant plans and executes outreach activities and events supporting programs, public events, and projects at the Center for International Studies. The role requires event organization, communications and social media capabilities, strong writing and editing, and the ability to manage varied tasks and deadlines. It also involves delivering social media content and email marketing, using tools such as Constant Contact and MailChimp.
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Outreach & Events Assistant
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Job Number: 26158
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Functional Area: Communications
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Department: Center for International Studies
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School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
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Pay Range Minimum: $27.50
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Pay Range Maximum: $34.20
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Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
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Employment Category: Non-Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: 5
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Posting Description
OUTREACH AND EVENTS ASSISTANT, Center for International Studies (CIS), is responsible for planning and executing outreach activities and events in support of programs, public events and projects.The full job description is available, here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4251h5540sfx6s3zwz2iz/Outreach-and-Events-Assistant-Job-Description-10.19.2026.pdf?rlkey=jv0068jcrxm443iq9qyro3jkc&st=i7cjtppy&dl=0) .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High School diploma; a minimum of three years of experience in events organization, marketing/communications, social media, or related field; demonstrated ability to organize public events; superior writing, editing, and copyediting skills; attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; ability to prioritize and handle multiple and varied tasks, follow through on work, and meet deadlines; ability to work both independently and as part of a team, interact with a diverse group of faculty, students, staff; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality; patient and professional manner in dealing with the general public, a wide cross-section of the MIT community, and outside speakers and participants; demonstrated ability to deliver social media content and disseminate email marketing using tools such as Constant Contact and MailChimp; solid understanding of strategic approaches and tactics to reach target audiences; and technical proficiency with MS Office suite and willingness to learn new programs and software as needed. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree and MIT experience; experience maintaining and developing websites using a content management system such as Drupal or WordPress; experience with online event and collaboration tools such as Slack, Gather.town, Hopin; advanced computer software skills including design, video editing and web authoring; or interest in international relations or global education.
Occasional weekday evening and weekend work will be required.
10/20/2026
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