Event Coordinator

Company Description

Foundations of Cosmic Awareness (FOCA) is a student-led nonprofit organization focused on education, science communication, and interdisciplinary learning. FOCA brings together fields such as physics, neuroscience, philosophy, and space science to encourage curiosity-driven exploration and critical thinking about the natural world and human understanding. We provide opportunities for students and young leaders to engage in educational programming, collaborative projects, and community-based events that promote learning, communication, and intellectual growth. Our mission is to foster curiosity, interdisciplinary dialogue, and meaningful engagement with science and education.

Role Description

This is a Hybrid (Remote/In-Person) internship role for an Event Coordinator in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. The Event Coordinator will support the planning, organization, and execution of FOCA programs and community events. This role works closely with internal team members and external partners to ensure events are well-structured, effectively communicated, and successfully delivered. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, assisting with scheduling and registration processes, supporting event setup and operations, and contributing to post-event evaluations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Skills in Event Planning and Event ManagementStrong Communication and Customer Service abilitiesExperience or interest in Sales and networking strategiesExceptional organizational and time-management skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamFamiliarity with event-related tools or software is a plusInterest in science, consciousness research, or interdisciplinary studies is encouragedCurrently pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree in event management, communications, or related fieldsStrong skills in event planning and coordinationExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesInterest in education, science communication, or community engagementFamiliarity with event tools, forms, or scheduling platforms is a plusCurrently pursuing or recently completed studies in communications, event management, education, or related fields preferred