Programs Coordinator at International House Berkeley in Berkeley, CA

Programs Coordinator

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Mission: To foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world.

Founded in 1930 through a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., International House is a self-supporting, not-for-profit, residential, and community-oriented facility located at the foothills of the University of California Berkeley Campus. Since its founding, International House has housed more than 95,000 residents including two Governors of California, eight Nobel Prize laureates, civil rights, and free speech advocates, ambassadors, business leaders, and royalty…just to name a few.

Each year I-House provides some 1,100 students and scholars from 75+ nationalities (including the USA) with an opportunity to live and learn together in an inclusive and safe environment, over the course of a typical 12-month cycle. Along with room and board, I-House strives to augment and expand the impact of the residential life experience by encouraging lifetime personal and professional connections that transform lives and offer skills that enrich and enhance career opportunities. I-House’s rich array of programs serves the residents, the campus, and the local community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Resident Life and Intercultural Development Office (RIO) plans and executes a year-round residential program designed to foster cultural intelligence (CQ), intercultural learning, and leadership development within the International House community.

The Programs Coordinator plays a key role in bringing this vision to life through hands-on program planning, execution, and resident support. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resident Engagement, this position supports the design and delivery of large-scale signature events, ongoing social and educational programming, and resident-initiated initiatives. The Programs Coordinator also trains, supervises, and advises student workers and resident leaders, contributing directly to a vibrant and inclusive residential experience.

This position requires regular evening and weekend availability to support programs and events.

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Planning and Execution –60% 

Serve as a core contributor to the planning and delivery of I-House programming—from concept through execution—including signature events (e.g., Weekly Coffee Hours, Festival of Cultures, Sunday Suppers), social and community-building activities (movie nights, hikes, sports, talks), and resident initiated events.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited, to the following:  

• Manage program logistics, timelines, and operational details within established budgets and timelines

• Support with monitoring, ordering, and maintaining program supplies and storage organized

• Coordinate event setup and breakdown in collaboration with other internal I-House departments

• Support event marketing and promotion in coordination with marketing communications team

• Support with management of event registration processes and vendor coordination

• Collaborate with internal I-House departments to ensure smooth program delivery

• Oversee resident-initiated events from proposal review through execution

• Advise residents on event planning best practices, policies, and procedures

• Assist in cultivating strategic partnerships with internal and external campus stakeholders

  Resident Leader Support – 30% 

• Support the supervision and day-to-day work of student staff

• Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing skill development of student staff

• Support with coordinating work schedules, assignments, and project timelines

• Provide guidance and support to resident leaders as they plan and execute programs

Resident Research, Assessment & Evaluation – 10% 

• Assist with assessment and evaluation of resident programming and engagement

• Support data collection, analysis, and reflection to inform future programming

• Contribute insights related to resident needs, interests, and intercultural engagement

Knowledge & Skills 

• Strong program and project management skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with diverse populations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity tools

• Ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience in higher education/student affairs/leadership and development or related fields.

• Experience supporting or coordinating events or programs

• Demonstrate ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse staff stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in event, project management and communication platforms (e.g. Eventbrite, Mailchimp)
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities in an academic or professional settings.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or advising student staff

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $67,000- $72,000/year.

I-House also offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-covered premiums (dependent on plan selection).

Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

A 403(b) plan with a 5% matching and a 5% non-elective contribution. This organization also offers a 457(b)-retirement plan option.

Paid vacation totaling 18 days of accrual in the first year (with accrual increasing after 5 years), paid sick time, 14 paid holidays, and generous family leave and accommodation.

International House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

International House expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

At I-House we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.