Community Engagement and Events Coordinator

About the role

The Nova Institute for Health is a heart‑centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Founded in 2007 by Professor Brian Berman, MD, the institute catalyzes new ideas in health, explores the complex network of factors that influence health, and promotes the well‑being of individuals, communities, and the planet. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Community Engagement and Events Coordinator will support Nova through digital audience expansion, stakeholder engagement, research, writing/editing, virtual programming development, and other outreach activities aligned with its mission.

Responsibilities

• Virtual programming support (≈50%): develop, schedule, attend, and facilitate public‑facing virtual programming; promote upcoming virtual events via email, website, social media, newsletters, and other avenues; provide support for moderators and attendees (note‑taking, participant scheduling, follow‑up); maintain a shared internal calendar of upcoming virtual events; collect qualitative and quantitative post‑event feedback.
• In‑person event support (≈20%): provide logistical support for Nova‑led stakeholder convenings, staff events, and the annual Scholars and Fellows meeting in Baltimore; assist with scheduling, venue booking, participant communication, attendee registration, travel, accommodations, A/V, and other requirements; help the communications team create and disseminate meeting materials; create, organize, and maintain tracking documents for critical deadlines; collect post‑event feedback.
• Research and special projects (≈20%): track Nova Scholar and Fellows’ publication impact by compiling citation and organic‑reach metrics; provide quarterly impact metric updates to staff and leadership; assist with special Nova research and evaluation projects by compiling and analyzing information on health‑related topics and experts.
• Web, newsletter, and social media support (≈10%): curate, edit, and publish newsletter content for Nova and Nova Collaborative Centers; research and collate Nova‑affiliated publications for promotion on the website; assist with creating social media content for Nova channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3‑5 years of work experience in communications, marketing, hospitality, or a related field.
• Must reside in the Greater Baltimore or Greater Washington D.C. area to provide on‑site support for in‑person events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to embody Nova’s core values: heart, leadership, curiosity, collaboration, equity, freedom, and can‑do spirit.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing project needs.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with web CMS platforms and e‑newsletter services (Mailchimp preferred).
• Familiarity with contracts is a plus, but not required.

Pay

Salary range: $35‑40 per hour. Part‑time 1099 contract position of approximately 10‑15 hours per week.