Job Description:

Administrative Coordinator02+ Months contract with possible extensionCambridge, MA 02138 ONSITEMax Pay rate of $25hr,NOTE:Work Schedule: 35 hoursweek.Looking for someone to handle all admin tasks, emails, inquiries etc. Helping with events and organizationJob Details: Strong administrative and office support for the department of one curator and 14 part-time employees. Tasks will range from handling basic email inquiries and scheduling meetings to doing administrative tasks related to public events and researcher requests. This person will work in support of the Harvard Plate Stacks team and under the supervision of the Curator of Astronomical Photographs at the Harvard College Observatory, a member of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. The collection of the Harvard Plate Stacks includes the largest collection of Astronomical Glass Plate Negatives in the world. Central to its creation and use is the early history of women working in astronomy and at Harvard University. No prior experience in astronomy is required. We are looking for an efficient and organized administrator who will quickly catch up to speed and become an impactful member of the team.