Activities Coordinator (General & Secondary School Programs)

Information for 2026 Harvard Summer School GP & SSP Activities Coordinator Applicants
Harvard Summer School (HSS) seeks multiple Activities Coordinators for the Student Activities Office (SAO) for the 2026 summer session. Serving a diverse population of students in the General Program and Secondary School Program, the SAO provides engaging opportunities across various specialty areas, such as film nights, health and wellness events, off-campus trips, publicity, special events, athletics, college readiness workshops, virtual college admissions programming, and virtual volunteering.

Position Description
Reporting to the Senior Activities Coordinator, the GP & SSP Activities Coordinators work in the Student Activities Office alongside the Pre-College Activities Coordinators. They ensure the smooth execution of in-person and virtual GP & SSP programming, staff events, and develop engaging publicity materials for HSS activities. Activities Coordinators collaborate as a team to manage logistics and implementation of SAO programming for GP & SSP students while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
Through valuable project management experience, SAO Activities Coordinators oversee a critical component of Harvard Summer School operations.
Upon acceptance of this position, all ACs are expected to complete pre-assigned work and attend online meetings and training sessions beginning in late May. Activities Coordinators must arrive on campus by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, and remain in residence until mid-afternoon on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Please see the full job description for all details on our website.

Responsibilities
Manage Logistics and Implementation of GP & SSP Programming
Serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for one committee that oversees specialty areas such as athletics, college admissions programming, college readiness programming, film series, health and wellness activities, off-campus excursions, publicity, special events, virtual visits with local museums, public service, and virtual volunteer opportunities.

Manage Blackthorn (program management tool) event site details and upkeep.
Coordinate event logistics to deliver a seamless student and facilitator experience, including registration, speaker preparation, participant communications, event/Zoom setup, hosting, post-event surveys, and other assigned tasks.
 

Organize and execute original weekly programming.
Provide staff support for activities.
Manage Proctor staff assigned to events.

Maintain a Safe and Inclusive Environment
Foster a welcoming, respectful, and supportive community among all participants.
Report any incidents that occur during activities, events, or check-in to your supervisor.
 

Contribute to a vibrant and productive office culture that thrives in the fast-paced HSS environment.
Support Harvard Summer School and SAO Program Administration
Conduct trainings tailored to your committee for Proctors.
Participate in the Opening Weekend Resource Fair.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Develop and distribute activity assessment tools.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Commitment
Hours: Full-time position (~40 hours/week), with some weekends and evenings required. Half-time (~20 hours/week) applicants may be considered.
All-Staff Orientation: Please mark your calendars for this mandatory pre-summer orientation taking place on Friday, June 6, 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
Dates in Residence: Monday, June 8 – Saturday, August 8, 2026.
In-Person Training: Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026.

Outside Commitments: With approval from the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Residential Life, GP & SSP AC staff may hold another significant commitment (e.g., part-time job or course). Enrollment in no more than one 4-credit HSS course is permitted.

Qualifications
We invite applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates with a demonstrated interest in student engagement. Incumbents may be enrolled in no more than one 4-credit course at Harvard Summer School.

We seek candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, organization and time management abilities, a good sense of humor, and technical proficiency relevant to the role.
Note: As a condition of employment, all SAO staff must provide immunization records and complete Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background checks. Activities Coordinators must also complete several online training modules before assuming duties, including modules on Title IX policy, the safety and protection of minors, mental health, non-discrimination, and anti-bullying policies.
 

Compensation
Room and board: Provided for the full summer term Monday, June 8 – Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Payment: $5,000 stipend.