The Engine

Program Coordinator

The Engine
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in program coordination and event logistics, with strong capabilities in content management and communication. Proficient in utilizing tools like Google Workspace and Airtable to streamline operations and enhance team workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Program CoordinationEvent Logistics ManagementContent CreationStrong Written CommunicationFamiliarity With AI Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Run logistics for all TBP virtual programming, including session descriptions, participant invitations, reminders, recordings, and follow-ups
  • Collect slide decks, write recaps, and capture shared resources after Thursday Sessions
  • Track participation in TBP programming in Airtable
  • Coordinate logistics for in-person convenings, including venues, food and beverage, attendee lists, communications, and pre-read materials
  • Support convening agenda design by gathering input from the TBP team, advisors, NSF, and Engine participants
  • Manage the TBP content calendar and track content milestones
  • Produce TBP content in formats such as Google Docs, Lovable, and video, including clipping recorded sessions into playlists
  • Adapt Engine-specific content for broader ecosystem-builder audiences
  • Draft weekly and monthly TBP newsletters using AI tools including Claude skills
  • Manage TBP website content, postings, edits, and webpage updates
  • Provide coordination and administrative support to the full TBP team
  • Help design presentations and draft talking points
  • Create and maintain SOPs for programming, events, and communications
  • Maintain accurate programming, content, and event records in shared systems
  • Work with the Ops team on data maintenance, archiving, quality control, tools, and reporting
  • Contribute to milestone reports, presentations, and other materials
  • Report to the Senior Manager, Partner Engagement & Workforce Development; partner with the Communications Lead and Ops team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination, events, communications, or operations
  • Experience ideally in a mission-driven or startup ecosystem setting
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to keep calendars, logistics, deadlines, and multiple moving pieces on track
  • Strong follow-through and attention to detail
  • Clear, concise writing skills
  • Ability to draft newsletters, session descriptions, and event materials
  • Ability to communicate with technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, Airtable, HubSpot, Circle, or similar tools
  • Interest in using AI tools to improve team workflows
  • Team player, results-oriented, good listener, and able to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Some travel for in-person convenings
  • Opportunity to grow career at the center of a national innovation initiative
  • Real skills development in program management, communications, and event planning
  • Mission-driven work supporting NSF Regional Innovation Engines
  • Work backed by The Engine, a nonprofit built by MIT to help Tough Tech founders

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Hard Skills
Program CoordinationEvent Logistics ManagementContent ManagementData MaintenanceWriting Session DescriptionsDrafting NewslettersCreating SOPsTracking ParticipationQuality ControlPresentation Design
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailStrong Follow-ThroughTeam PlayerResults-OrientedGood Listener
Tools & Technologies
Google WorkspaceAirtableHubSpotCircleAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Mission-DrivenStartup EcosystemVirtual ProgrammingIn-Person ConveningsCommunications