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Events & Operations Associate

Engine · Cambridge, MA · On Site · Active · $60,000–$80,000 / year · Lever

Job facts

Field	Value
Company	Engine
Title	Events & Operations Associate
Normalized title	-
Department / team	Programs
Location	Cambridge, MA, United States
Work model	On Site
Employment type	Full Time
Salary	$60,000–$80,000 / year
Status	active
ATS provider	Lever
Posted / first seen	2026-05-18 / 2026-05-29
Changed / last seen	2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06

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Company	Engine
Source	83da04eb-1cac-4bec-888e-21f6891d2ce7
ATS provider	Lever

Description

About The Engine The Engine, built by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a nonprofit Tough Tech incubator and accelerator supporting startups building solutions in areas like climate, human health, advanced computation, and industrial transformation. Our infrastructure, programming, and network help startups move breakthrough technologies from the lab into scalable companies with real-world impact. In addition to supporting resident startups, The Engine hosts hundreds of events each year that bring together founders, investors, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. Position Summary We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Events & Operations Associate to manage and execute a wide range of events and programs at The Engine. This role reports to the Program Manager and collaborates closely with teams across programs, marketing, operations, and leadership. This role sits at the intersection of hospitality, operations, project management, and community experience. You will oversee events hosted in The Engine’s conference and gathering spaces from initial inquiry through execution, while also supporting internal programming and cross-functional initiatives for our startup community. The right person for this role thrives in fast-moving environments, communicates clearly and professionally, and loves bringing structure and calm to complex logistics. You should be comfortable managing multiple timelines, working across stakeholders, and ensuring details do not fall through the cracks. This is an in-person role based in Cambridge, MA and requires regular on-site event support, including support outside of regular business hours (e.g., early mornings and evenings). Key Responsibilities Event Management & Execution Manage inbound event inquiries and lead planning from intake through execution Develop proposals, timelines, run-of-shows, and cope planning documents Coordinate logistics including room setup, AV coordination, catering, signage, staffing, security, and vendor management Provide basic AV support, including microphones, presentations, and event visuals; partner with AV vendors on maintenance and troubleshooting Conduct tours for prospective and confirmed event groups Serve as the on-site point person during events to ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience Manage event calendars, scheduling, budgets, invoices, and operational details across multiple concurrent events Lead post-event follow-up, reporting, and continuous process improvement Internal Programs & Community Support Partner with cross-functional teams to execute startup and community programming Support workshops, speaker events, CEO gatherings, investor events, and ecosystem convenings, including flagship programs such as Blueprint, Whiteboard, and Tough Tech Week Provide front desk and on-the-ground support during high-traffic events and as needed Strengthen systems and processes that improve coordination and operational excellence Contribute to a welcoming, professional, and mission-driven experience for residents and guests Operations & Coordination Build and maintain organized project management systems, tools, and documentation Coordinate across stakeholders while proactively identifying risks, gaps, and timeline dependencies Communicate clearly and professionally with founders, partners, vendors, sponsors, and guests Drive consistency and strong execution standards across all events and programs Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in event management, operations, hospitality, project management, or related fields Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable operating in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment Strong sense of ownership and consistent follow-through Experience with event operations, venue coordination, or hospitality is strongly preferred Experience with project management or CRM tools (e.g.,Monday.com, HubSpot) is a plus; familiarity with AI tools is a bonus

Full job record

Job ID	5f764e6dc5934e0f3d7cebb65a4519ffb1b20de0
Org ID	76e6fee0-5c85-4395-a981-5969ffa87b61
Source ID	83da04eb-1cac-4bec-888e-21f6891d2ce7
Board ID	83da04eb-1cac-4bec-888e-21f6891d2ce7
Provider	lever
Provider Job Key	80a0faec-a411-43f2-a25e-0290608a4c2b
Title	Events & Operations Associate
Normalized Title	—
Status	active
Active	yes
Location Text	Cambridge, MA
Department	—
Team	Programs
Employment Type	Full-Time
Workplace Type	on_site
Remote Policy	—
Country	United States
Region	MA
City	Cambridge
Salary Raw	USD 60000-80000 per-year-salary
Salary Min	60,000
Salary Max	80,000
Salary Currency	USD
Salary Period	year
Source URL	https://jobs.lever.co/engine/80a0faec-a411-43f2-a25e-0290608a4c2b
Apply URL	https://jobs.lever.co/engine/80a0faec-a411-43f2-a25e-0290608a4c2b/apply
First Seen At	2026-05-29 07:00:58Z
Last Seen At	2026-06-06 07:56:33Z
Last Checked At	2026-06-06 07:56:33Z
Last Changed At	2026-05-29 07:00:58Z
Inactive At	—
Source Posted At	2026-05-18 20:25:34Z
Source Updated At	—
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