Programs Coordinator

The Research Triangle Foundation (“Foundation”, “Research Triangle Park”, “RTF” or “RTP”) is a mission‑based not‑for‑profit that serves North Carolina residents through economic development partnerships and initiatives. RTP is a 7,000‑acre Science‑Research Park in the center of the Triangle region. Historically built on a revenue model of land sales, the Foundation now sits in the master developer driver’s seat for a 100‑acre site within RTP called Hub RTP (“Hub”).

In 2015 the Foundation launched Frontier RTP (“Frontier”), affordable office space for entrepreneurs and small businesses centered around a free, public coworking space. The Foundation aspired to offer more to the community than just space and began building a programming calendar that ranged from weekly happy hours and beehive tours to fitness pop‑ups and speaker series.

In 2021, the Foundation opened Boxyard RTP (“Boxyard”), a place where employees and members of the surrounding RTP communities can meet, eat, connect, and unwind. Boxyard provides a platform for emerging entrepreneurs in the food, hospitality, retail, and events industries and includes an indoor‑outdoor gathering space, dog park, and performance stage with robust programming featuring music, makers’ markets, art‑focused events, and more.

Events and programs form the backbone of the Foundation’s second chapter. While Hub is under development, RTF has leveraged its current assets to create brand identity, credibility in the region, and, most importantly, build community.

The Programs & Placemaking Department at the Research Triangle Foundation seeks a dynamic and creative individual to join our small, dedicated team of professionals who specialize in community programming, events, and placemaking initiatives. The Programs Coordinator is a full‑time role responsible for planning and executing engaging events across RTF’s brands and properties. You will be a proactive, hands‑on team member who contributes ideas, collaborates cross‑functionally, and brings programs to life.

This role involves on‑ground event coordination, cultivating community relationships, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants and partners alike. The ideal candidate is an innovative self‑starter with strong attention to detail, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces. You thrive in dynamic environments, are comfortable with ambiguity, and are ready to make an immediate impact from day one.

• Plan and execute a dynamic calendar of events at Boxyard RTP, including recurring and popup programs and seasonal activations while supporting tenant‑led grand openings, events, and promotional “hype” events.
• Take an active role in ideating, planning, implementing, and evaluating new event ideas while evaluating incoming event requests with fellow team members for execution at Boxyard RTP and Frontier RTP.
• Coordinate logistics and promotion for events—particularly those on the Boxyard or Hub stage—in collaboration with contractors, vendors, and tenants.
• Provide on‑site support and set up for a variety of events such as corporate nights and meetups, yoga classes, progressive dinners, makers’ markets, mini festivals, and more.
• Plan and implement a monthly speaker series by slating speakers, hosting in person and virtual attendees, and managing registration at Frontier RTP.
• Work with the Programs Manager to run a digital events calendar on , monthly e‑newsletter, and physical community calendars that showcase and promote a robust offering of opportunities hosted by Boxyard RTP, our tenants, and partners.
• Provide event marketing support as needed, including promotional tactics which may include posting live on social media and contributing to a shared content calendar.
• Act as a physical presence at Boxyard RTP, Frontier RTP, and Hub RTP during events to answer questions and inquiries from the public.
• Monitor Boxyard RTP’s music playlist selections throughout the day.
• Support other programs occurring throughout Hub RTP, as needed.
• In coordination with the broader team, support departmental needs during vacancies and…