Events Coordinator in Cambridge

Q: What are the required qualifications for the Events Coordinator role at MIT Solve?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience in project management or events. Key skills include working effectively to deadlines, flexibility, independence, initiative, strong attention to detail , excellent communication , and personal/professional integrity. Review how to write a winning academic CV for administration roles.

Q: Is visa sponsorship available for this Events Coordinator position?

No visa sponsorship is available. U.S. work authorization is required. Explore administration jobs or check higher ed jobs for other opportunities with sponsorship.

Q: What is the employment type and location for this role?

This is a full-time hybrid exempt position in Cambridge, MA , at MIT Solve (Office of Provost). Work may involve moving objects up to 40 lbs., standing for long periods, or site travel. See remote higher ed jobs for alternatives.

Q: What events will the Events Coordinator support at MIT Solve?

Support flagship events like Solve at MIT , Solve Challenge Finals , multi-day in-person/virtual global events for social impact leaders. Focus on content, production, operations. Learn more via employer branding in higher ed .

Q: How to apply and what is the deadline for this Events Coordinator job?

Apply via the full job description at MIT Solve Careers . Deadline is March 28, 2026 (Job #25410). Prepare with our free resume template tailored for conference and events administration .

Q: What are the work conditions for this hybrid Events Coordinator role?

Expect physical demands: moving objects up to 40 lbs. , prolonged standing, long distances, site-to-site travel. Hybrid setup in Cambridge, MA . Ideal for those with event planning experience; see conference jobs .

Events Coordinator

Job Number: 25410
Functional Area: Event Planning
Department: SOLVE
School Area: Office of Provost
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Pay Grade: 6

Posting Description

EVENTS COORDINATOR, MIT Solve, to be a key member of our Events team. Will play a crucial role in supporting all content, production, and operation aspects of Solve’s flagship events and contribute to delivering outstanding multi-day flagship events bringing together hundreds of the foremost social impact leaders - Solve at MIT, Solve Challenge Finals, and more. They will deliver world-class in-person and virtual global events, to further build and engage Solve’s diverse community of impact leaders. Solve is an initiative of MIT. We believe that to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we need new voices and ideas. We launch open calls for exceptional and diverse solutions to the most pressing global challenges, from anyone, anywhere in the world. Selected innovators get the backing of MIT and our community of supporters to scale their impact and drive lasting change.

The full job description is here: https://solve.mit.edu/careers

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of work experience in related area including project management or events; ability to work effectively and stay accountable to deadlines; flexible, ability to work independently and take initiative; strong attention to detail; excellent communication skills; and ability to act with personal and professional integrity.

Work Conditions: work may require moving objects weighing up to 40 lbs., standing for long periods of time, traversing long distances, or moving from site to site.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Events Coordinator role at MIT Solve?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience in project management or events. Key skills include working effectively to deadlines, flexibility, independence, initiative, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and personal/professional integrity. Review how to write a winning academic CV for administration roles.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this Events Coordinator position?

No visa sponsorship is available. U.S. work authorization is required. Explore administration jobs or check higher ed jobs for other opportunities with sponsorship.

💼What is the employment type and location for this role?

This is a full-time hybrid exempt position in Cambridge, MA, at MIT Solve (Office of Provost). Work may involve moving objects up to 40 lbs., standing for long periods, or site travel. See remote higher ed jobs for alternatives.

📅What events will the Events Coordinator support at MIT Solve?

Support flagship events like Solve at MIT, Solve Challenge Finals, multi-day in-person/virtual global events for social impact leaders. Focus on content, production, operations. Learn more via employer branding in higher ed.

📝How to apply and what is the deadline for this Events Coordinator job?

Apply via the full job description at MIT Solve Careers. Deadline is March 28, 2026 (Job #25410). Prepare with our free resume template tailored for conference and events administration.

⚠️What are the work conditions for this hybrid Events Coordinator role?

Expect physical demands: moving objects up to 40 lbs., prolonged standing, long distances, site-to-site travel. Hybrid setup in Cambridge, MA. Ideal for those with event planning experience; see conference jobs.

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

"Events Coordinator"

Applications Close