Program Coordinator, Socrates Program

About the role

The Aspen Institute Socrates Program seeks a highly organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to assist with the production of seminar reading materials, logistics and planning of seminars, and communications and marketing. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with Socrates Program moderators to develop a seminar reading list, which includes, but is not limited to: research, editing, proofreading, layout, and obtaining copyright permissions.
• Compile all readings into designed and bound PDFs and/or printed materials for participants and moderators.
• Troubleshoot any related problems.
• Develop marketing materials, newsletter, and social media content.
• Maintain department website.
• Draft emails to Socrates participants and alumni.
• Prepare and summarize Socrates seminar evaluation reports.
• Draft expense and reimbursement requests.
• Support the smooth execution of high-quality presentations, press announcements, and other events, including printing, assembling, shipping and organizing materials.
• Aid in the booking of travel of moderators and participants.
• Work with donors and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 3-5 years experience required.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and analytic ability.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders.
• Previous experience with social media and communications.
• Strong interest in the work and mission of the Aspen Institute and the ability to represent the organization externally.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with team.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have 1 year of relevant experience or 3-5 years of experience with a high school diploma.
• Must have excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Must have experience engaging with multiple stakeholders.
• Must have previous experience with social media and communications.
• Must have a strong interest in the Aspen Institute's mission and ability to represent the organization externally.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.
• Good judgment.

Benefits

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Program Coordinator should be willing to be in-person out of the NYC office with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance.

Schedule

The Program Coordinator should be willing to be in-person out of the NYC office with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance.

Additional Information

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.