Responsibilities

• Manages the online presence of special events and series—with emphasis on the Watson Lectures and Science Journeys—ensuring that websites are engaging, up-to-date, and in alignment with broader communications goals.
• Develops and updates content for calendar listings, newsletters, event programs, social media, marketing, websites, and other channels.
• Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications and Engagement specialists to create multimedia content for social platforms.
• Prepares and updates event materials, including slides
• Joins colleagues in providing flexible event support, which can include setup, guest relations, Q&A facilitation, registration and attendance reporting, tear down and other responsibilities, which may occur outside normal office hours.
• Assists the Community Relations Manager in preparing for and supporting community tours and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two or more years of successful experience in a communications-related role, ideally in a higher-education or nonprofit setting.
• Ability to write and communicate ideas clearly, compellingly, and confidently.
• Comfort in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while supporting multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Mailchimp (or similar email platforms); web content management systems; social media platforms; and graphic design tools, such as Photoshop, Canva, and/or Adobe Express.
• Interest in creative problem-solving and participation in team-wide discussions.
• An appreciation for science and the wonders of the world.

Benefits

• Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.