The Yale Quantum Institute is looking to hire an Event Coordinator.
Spanning 5 Yale departments and 26 research groups (around 350 researchers and enrolled students), the institute facilitates the research and teaching of quantum science on campus. In addition to be an active meeting space requiring precise coordination to ensure smooth day-to-day operations (~ 320 meetings a year), YQI runs more than 70 public quantum-related events during the year. These events can be as simple as a 1-hour seminar talk or as complex as a multi-day international conference. Additionally, YQI runs an active science outreach program, an artist in residence program, and a summer program.
Reporting to the Institute Manager, the Event Coordinator will plan, organize, coordinate and facilitate assigned events. Responsible for a wide range of logistical and operational tasks related to planning special events for the Yale Quantum Institute. Additionally, the Event Coordinator will be the administrator support for the 5 research groups resident at YQI. Duties will include expense reports, trip booking, postdoc hiring, potential visa applications, and other duties as assigned.
Due to the nature of the work, this position is 100% on campus. A few numbers of the YQI events will occur during evenings and weekends (~5 times a year), and will require the event coordinator to be able to work during the events with advance notice, and flexible schedule to ensure a regular work day (no overtime required).
For a full description and how to apply, please visit Careers at Yale - STAR website (position 86550BR). The position oppened on Feb 12 for internal applicants, and is accepting external applications as of Feb 26.
