For this 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
• Competence in event planning and time management
• Ability to 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
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite, (Photoshop InDesign etc.)
• Must be able to lift and carry 45 lbs. as tables and chairs may need to be set up for events.
COMPENSATION
• Part-time (28 hours/week). Some evening and weekend work required.
• Starting salary $35/hour. Generous benefit package including employer-funded retirement plan
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Facilitation:
• 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
• 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 questions regarding public programs
Marketing and Publicity:
• In consultation with the Administrative Director negotiate contracts with vendors
• Work collaboratively with others on event marketing and publicity
• Assist in Maintain social media presence.
• Assist other staff with larger Institute mailings.
Database Integrity and Maintenance:
• In concert with other Institute staff, insure that all database information is up to date and accurate
