JOB DESCRIPTION
For this full-time position, we are seeking a mature individual with an achieved integration of two divergent sets of experience and skills: an interest in a scholarly approach to depth psychology and culture, as well as specific abilities, skills and experience in event organization and technical support and management. The candidate will have the ability to engage creatively both with individual faculty members and with oversight committees in the development of public educational programs.
The successful applicant will have a BA degree or higher and experience in working as part of a collaborative team in either a non-profit or higher educational environment. The applicant should also have excellent organizational and detail-management skills.
Required competencies include:
Some familiarity or an interest in depth psychology, literature, philosophy, spirituality, music and art
Demonstrated competence in event planning and time management
Ability to accurately budget event costs and estimate revenues
Familiarity with advertising / marketing design and production
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to work in partnership with colleagues, work with committees, and coordinate volunteers
Experience with database management
Experience with publicity and community outreach planning
Ability to manage publicity timelines and production, including online and print publicity materials
Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
Some familiarity with Adobe Suite, (Photoshop InDesign etc.)
Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs. as tables and chairs may need to be set up for events.
COMPENSATION
Full-time (35 hours/week). Some evening and weekend work required.
Starting salary $35/hour. Generous benefit package including employer-funded retirement plan
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Planning:
In consultation with Institute committees, Institute staff create conferences, lectures, seminars, and other events representing a Jungian perspective for professional psychotherapists and the interested general public
Oversight of event listings on the Jung Institute website
Explore opportunities to promote the various Institute programs that serve the public
Participate in the preparation of an accurate annual budget of costs and revenues
Advise committee members on best practices for event production and planning
Support the work of committee members
Negotiate venue and vendor contracts in consultation with committee chairs
Collaborate with faculty to coordinate A/V and presentation needs, and to provide students with access to reading materials (this might include training faculty and guest presenters in the use of A/V equipment)
Program Administration:
Arrange for all necessary logistical support of public education events, including transportation, audio-visual, catering, etc.
Collaborate with Training Administrator to ensure completion of all necessary documentation to meet Continuing Medical Education requirements
Assist program attendees in registering, answer telephone inquiries about upcoming events, and support event faculty during events
Attend and oversee weekend events, as necessary
Train and coordinate volunteers
Be the point-person for all questions regarding public programs
Marketing and Publicity:
Plan and produce, in cooperation with committee members and other Institute staff program publicity and advertising
In consultation with the Administrative Director negotiate contracts with vendors and oversee materials production (designers, printers, mailing houses, etc.)
Make use of online publicity and registration sites such as Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Learning ExpressCE
Maintain social media presence
Database Integrity and Maintenance:
In concert with other Institute staff, insure that all database information is up to date and accurate.