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Babson College · 11 hours ago

Research and Event Organizer Assistant

Wellesley MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Babson College is seeking a Research and Event Organizer Assistant to support Professor Caroline Daniels in the Fashion and Entrepreneurship curriculum. The role involves assisting with course material development, coordinating events, and providing administrative support, all while engaging with trends in the fashion industry.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in research of current trends, data, and developments in:

Fashion & beauty industry business models

Sustainable and circular fashion practices

Textiles, manufacturing, and supply chain innovation

Marketing, retail, e‑commerce, and digital transformation

Identify relevant readings, multimedia, BoF professional articles, and case studies

Assist in curating examples for weekly modules aligned with topics such as:

Design, merchandising, sourcing, marketing, influencer business models, product development, sustainability, retail, distribution, and future of fashion

Help coordinate fashion‑related events, workshops, and speaker sessions for both courses

Communicate with guest speakers regarding schedules, materials, and event needs

Assist with logistics such as room setup, technology support, and promotional materials

Capture event notes or photos (when appropriate) for course use or archives

Assist students by directing them to resources (BoF membership, readings, sustainability materials)

Track updates from BoF, Vogue Business, McKinsey’s State of Fashion, and other industry sources

Assist with scheduling related to course activities or speaker sessions

Qualification

Research skillsEvent planningDigital tools proficiencyOrganizational abilitiesAnalytical skillsProactivityWriting skillsAttention to detailIndependent workCreativity