Program Coordinator

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Boston, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Academic Background, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Biology, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Fortune 500 Customers, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Metrics, Multitasking, Newsletter, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Startup, Team Player, Time Management, Website Management
LOCATION
Boston, Massachusetts
POSTED
1 day ago

Title: Program / Operations Coordinator (Temporary)

Location: Allston, MA (Hybrid - ~3 days onsite + event coverage)
Schedule: ~35 hours/week (some evenings and occasional Saturdays required)
Duration: Late June through late November
Compensation: ~$37/hour

Overview

A leading academic and innovation-driven institution is seeking a Program / Operations Coordinator to support a dynamic entrepreneurship and engineering-focused initiative during a leave coverage. This role will work closely with senior leadership to deliver programming, support stakeholder engagement, and help drive initiatives within a highly collaborative ecosystem.

Position Summary

This individual will play a key role in executing programs and events that support an entrepreneurial and research-focused community. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working across a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior leadership to support strategy and execution of programs within an innovation-focused ecosystem
  • Coordinate and execute events such as workshops, networking sessions, speaker events, and research programs
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, and partner organizations
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen programming and community engagement
  • Track program impact and maintain reporting metrics (KPIs)
  • Manage partnerships with external organizations, including startups, accelerators, and venture groups
  • Maintain communication channels including newsletters, website updates, and social platforms
  • Support event logistics including scheduling, catering, room setup, and onsite execution
  • Manage project timelines and task tracking using project management tools
  • Attend events (including evenings and occasional weekends) to ensure smooth execution
  • Provide general administrative and operational support as needed

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of administrative, program coordination, or operations experience
  • Experience with event planning and logistics
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, or academic environments is a plus

Additional Details
  • Hybrid schedule with required in-person presence and event support
  • Exposure to a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment
  • Ideal for candidates with a "startup mindset" who enjoy building and supporting programs

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

About the Company

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Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Beacon Hill Staffing Group was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our niche brands provide direct hire, executive search, temporary staffing, contract consulting and temp/contract-to-hire solutions to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Government Services, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, Beacon Hill Solutions and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com. Or you can visit one of our branch locations www.beaconhillstaffing.com/locations We look forward to working with you.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.beaconhillstaffing.com/