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Events and Communications Coordinator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New York, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $85K 💻 Communications 🗓️ May 20th, 2026
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New York University is hiring an Events and Communications Coordinator for the Asian/Pacific/American Institute. The role involves managing events and communications, liaising with collaborators and guest speakers, and developing communication strategies to maximize audience engagement through various digital and print channels.

Highlights
  • Manage Asian/Pacific/American Institute events and coordinate with collaborators and speakers.
  • Develop and maintain communications via website, social media, newsletters, and print collateral.
  • Required software knowledge includes Canva, Wordpress, Mailchimp, Google Suite, and advanced use of social media platforms like Instagram, Zoom, and X.
  • Qualification requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in event coordination and digital communications related to arts and cultural programming.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, proofreading, and research skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Willingness to work evening or weekend events 3-4 days per month.
  • Preferred qualifications include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, photography/video skills, exhibition installation experience, and knowledge of accessibility standards.
  • The annual base salary range is $70,000 to $85,002.50, exclusive of additional compensation elements.
  • Employment under NYU’s commitment to equal opportunity and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Events and Communications Coordinator Full Description

Position Summary:

The Events and Communications Coordinator will help manage Asian/Pacific/American Institute (A/P/A) events and communications in consultation with the A/P/A Team. Liaise with A/P/A collaborators and invited guest speakers to ensure the smooth and professional execution of programs, and devise communication strategies to ensure high audience engagement. Provide support focusing on events, and develop and maintain communications for A/P/A through its website, social media, newsletters, print collateral, and other channels.

Qualifications:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree A/P/A Studies, Communications, Humanities or Social Sciences, or related field Master's Degree

Required Experience:
3+ years Experience coordinating events, as well as arts and cultural programming, expertise in A/P/A Studies or related fields, experience working on social media and other digital communications platforms.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent demonstrated written, proofreading, and research skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team. Knowledge of the A/P/A studies academic field, arts, culture, history, and beyond. Advanced working knowledge of various digital and social media platforms (i.e. Instagram, Zoom, X, etc.) and experience managing social media accounts for institutions. Working knowledge of Canva, Wordpress, Mailchimp, and Google Suite. Ability to work evening or weekend events 3-4 days per month.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Well versed in accessibility standards to ensure compliance. Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, photography/video skills, and exhibition installation experience are a bonus.

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $85,002.50. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.