Senior Communications and Events Manager

The Senior Communications and Events Manager can expect to regularly work on-site four days per week at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, and will have the ability to build a hybrid schedule for 1-2 days of remote work per week as the events schedule allows. Flexibility will be required as the schedule varies for events and includes working some early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Hanover, NH
Parkhurst Building

The Senior Manager will collaborate with IDE leadership to enhance IDE's presence at Dartmouth, increase engagement with staff, faculty, students, alumni, and external partners, and position Dartmouth and IDE as leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and global engagement locally, nationally, and internationally. The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing core communications materials to promote all IDE events and will coordinate the implementation of an IDE communications strategy that includes a wide variety of compelling content. The position will be responsible for the design and logistics of multiple complex and wide-reaching marquee IDE events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Social Justice Awards, Inclusion Champions, and aspects of Global Inclusion events. Additionally, as the events lead for IDE, the Senior Manager will develop a strategy and oversee the execution of all Senior Vice President and Senior Diversity Officer ( SVP/ SDO) sponsored celebrations, receptions and luncheons.

The ideal candidate for Dartmouth's Senior Communications and Events Manager role in the IDE department will be a communications expert with a strategic vision to enhance IDE's impact and visibility across Dartmouth and beyond. With a background in communications, marketing, public relations, and/or event management and 5-7 years of experience, this individual will be a communications leader with a talent for crafting and implementing impactful content strategies that promote IDE's mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key responsibilities include overseeing IDE's communications plan across multiple platforms, managing digital outreach, writing and editing diverse content, and coordinating high-profile event marketing. Expertise in multimedia campaigns, cultural awareness, and strategic communications is essential. Successful candidates will also excel in creating, managing, and promoting inclusive, high-profile events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Social Justice Awards. They will bring proven proficiency in developing, editing, and tailoring content for diverse audiences, managing multimedia campaigns, and creating a cohesive IDE communications strategy. Strong skills in project management, collaboration, cultural awareness, and event planning technology (e.g., Eventbrite, HubSpot, MailChimp) are essential, along with an ability to navigate the fast-paced, dynamic needs of a complex organization.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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