Director of Events & Special Projects

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Director of Events & Special Projects, Institute of Politics and Public Service - Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy

The Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy is a nonacademic program established to better connect students with the political process and empower them to make it work better. Driven by a belief that better understanding can lead to more civil and productive politics, GU Politics offers a series of programs focused on practical and applied politics that offers students opportunities to directly engage with leading members of the political, governmental, journalism and advocacy communities; explore ideas to improve the process; and work to put some of those ideas into practice.

The Director of Events & Special Projects will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy for dynamic and timely weekly events sponsored by the Institute of Politics and Public Service. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

Program and Event Series Operations and Logistics 

• Identify opportunities for speakers, panels, symposia, and event series (the “GU Politics Forum”)
• Develop and maintain the calendar of events
• Staff the Institute’s events, which include some night programming
• Oversee outreach to potential program participants
• Work with the Communications Director to promote events and programs
• Develop and help execute experiential learning opportunities for students, including some trips (minimal travel involved)

Strategic Planning and Partnership Development

• Work with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff to build a strategic plan for events and special projects for the current year and beyond
• Work with all appropriate GU Politics, McCourt School, and broader university staff to operationalize and execute all aspects of events and special programs
• Develop and manage external partnerships with strategic partners, in line with the Institute’s growth plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in politics, government, advocacy, political campaigns, public relations, journalism or a related field
• Strong understanding of and passion for politics, government, public policy, media, advocacy, and current affairs is essential
• Strategic thinker with strong planning, management organizational skills
• Strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, time management and communication
• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Willing and able to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Ability to build and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and achieve goals
• Experience in development, outreach and coalition building is helpful

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