Event Manager and Producer

　　Job Number: 23635

　　Functional Area: Event Planning

　　Department: Media Lab

　　School Area: Architecture & Planning

　　Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

　　Employment Category: Exempt

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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　　Job Description

　　EVENT MANAGER AND PRODUCER, Media Lab, to plan and execute a wide variety of concurrent events hosted by the director and the External Relations group as well as other lab-wide and high-level large-scale events with more than 500 guests. Will produce events, paying close attention to design, purpose, scope, and audience in accordance with the lab director’s vision and objectives; manage, lead, and attend to deadlines for the organization’s many concurrent events along with special Media Lab-wide or other high-level events; design and build a cohesive and individual look and feel for each event that represents the MIT Media Lab’s unique DNA; and provide input into the development of event strategy, content, and communications. A full job description is available at https://www.media.mit.edu/about/job-opportunities/.

　　Job Requirements

　　REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree; at least three years of event management experience, including large-scale events of more than 500 guests; strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills; experience developing and maintaining annual budgets; discretion with confidential information; and comfort with and an interest in working in a technology-driven environment; and ability to interact effectively with customers, both independently and as a member of a team, and work effectively in times of crisis. Seek someone who is cognizant of organizational dynamics and can build and foster relationships within the lab and with colleagues at MIT. PREFERRED: at least five years’ event management experience, and expertise with MIT financial processes and systems. Job #23635-7 1/22/24