What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Planning Assistant position at MIT?
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- Job Number: 26030
- Functional Area: Event Planning
- Department: Biology
- School Area: Science
- Pay Range Minimum: $32.00
- Pay Range Maximum: $38.50
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Employment Category: Non-Exempt
- Visa Sponsorship Available: No
- Schedule:
- Pay Grade: 6
Posting Description
EVENTS PLANNING ASSISTANT, Biology, supports Biology Headquarters (HQ) in planning, coordinating, and executing a diverse portfolio of departmental events and administrative activities. Reporting to the Program & Project Administrator, the position works closely with Biology leadership, faculty, staff, donors, sponsors, vendors, and campus partners. The role manages the full lifecycle of professional, community-building, and development events, including retreats, symposia, Visiting Committee, celebrations, staff events, alumni programs, and donor engagements. Responsibilities include budgeting and financial reconciliation; venue, catering, AV, and technology coordination; advertising and registration; speaker and guest communications; vendor management; event materials and gifts; on-site logistics; and post-event follow-up. Provides high-touch support for executive and donor events, coordinating complex schedules, private dining, customized materials and gifts, and multi-stakeholder logistics. The position also supports travel arrangements, purchase orders, contracts, room reservations, and departmental calendars and planning timelines.
The full job description is available, here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:c74496be-897d-44c6-b4fc-51e8d5de1703
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma; a minimum of five years of administrative or event support experience; exceptional organization, meticulous attention to detail, communication, multitasking, and customer-service skills; demonstrated success managing complex events, marketing, and communications; and ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities under pressure, uphold professionalism, and support organizational values. PREFERRED: MIT or higher education experience; or bachelor’s degree.
9/11/2026
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $32 - $39