Events Specialist, Helen Diller Institute Jewish Law and Israel Studies , Berkeley L

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The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies (formerly Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies) at Berkeley Law was launched in 2011 by a 15-member faculty committee drawn from the faculties of Economics, History, Jewish Studies, Music, Political Science, Sociology, and Law as well as Business.

The Institute's two initiatives – one focused on Jewish law, thought, and identity; the other on the multidisciplinary study of Israel – serve undergraduates, graduate students and faculty by developing opportunities for research, programming, visiting scholars, colloquia and classes to strengthen academic inquiry and discourse across the Berkeley campus. The Institute was renamed in February 2021 following the award of a $10 million endowment gift from the Helen Diller Foundation.

Within its two core programs – the Program on Israel Studies and the Program on Jewish Law, Thought, and Identity – the Helen Diller Institute has a primary mission of educating, engaging, and empowering students and fostering the next generation of student leaders.

The Events Specialist supports events planning and communication for the Helen Diller Institute team. This position works closely with the executive director, the marketing and communications specialist, and other staff to plan and execute events and ensure they are well marketed and publicized.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is July 21, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

• In coordination with the Executive Director and other staff members, plans, organizes, implements, and publicizes virtual, hybrid, and in-person events of varying size and complexity, including lectures, symposia, conferences, colloquia, workshops, trainings, information sessions, and VIP briefings that support the mission of the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies.
• Participates in the planning and execution of larger or more complex events, assuming responsibility for designated event components such as catering, transportation, registration, or onsite logistics.
• Assists with the development of new programs, resources, and engagement initiatives that advance the Institute's academic and student-focused mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Administers event logistics from inception through completion, including venue coordination, room reservations, participant registration, catering, parking and transportation.
• May assist with travel arrangements, travel and entertainment reimbursements, vendor payments, and event budgets, ensuring compliance with University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates…