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Officer, Indigenous Communities and U.S. Equity
  • Job Number: 24225
  • Functional Area: Event Planning
  • Department: SOLVE
  • School Area: Office of Provost
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Job Description

OFFICER, INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND U.S. EQUITY, Solve-Global Challenges Team, to deliver events and workshops related to the implementation of open innovation challenges for MIT Solve and select clients, with a primary focus on the Indigenous Communities Fellowship and programs fostering equity in the U.S.; and engage in other internal or client projects as needed.  May have an opportunity to mentor and manage interns.  Responsibilities include coordinating the challenge design process (including research, stakeholder input, workshops, facilitator recruitment, and training) and drafting challenge description, guidelines, and FAQs; drafting challenge promotion plans for implementation by the marketing team; reviewing challenge submissions and ensuring that quality and diversity standards are met; leading finalist preparation and support; supporting the development of judging panels; supporting the planning, programming, and delivery of challenge-related sessions; overseeing funding disbursement process for selected innovators; assisting with support programming for selected innovators; data management; and contributing to the strategic vision of Solve to build the premier marketplace for social impact innovation through open innovation and transformational partnerships. 

Solve is an MIT initiative with a mission to solve world challenges.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree, at least three years’ event planning or project/program management experience, flexibility, initiative, and ability to work independently and plan work to meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  PREFERRED:  familiarity with current topics in indigenous communities and sovereignty in the U.S. and Canada; familiarity with U.S. equity, particularly at the intersection of technology and innovation; experience with/knowledge of non-coastal regions of the U.S.; experience in a social and/or environmental impact organization and working as or with entrepreneurs and innovators; and project management training/experience.  Job #24225-7

Solve has a flexible workplace policy where staff are encouraged to be on campus, but may work from elsewhere in the U.S. on a regular basis. Staff will be asked to be in person for select events and are required to be in Cambridge for four weeks a year plus one week during onboarding.

7/17/24