Programs & Engagement Associate, Baltimore

Location: BioPark / 4 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21021
Reports To: Knowledge Community Director
Type: Full-Time | In-Person

For best consideration, please apply by June 28, 2026

Wexford Science & Technology, LLC is a real estate company focused on partnering with universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions to develop vibrant, mixed-use, amenity-rich innovation districts known as Knowledge Communities.

The University of Maryland BioPark is a cornerstone of Baltimore’s life sciences ecosystem and serves as a hub for research, commercialization, workforce development, and industry collaboration.

• Execute Wexford-led programs including speaker series, workshops, networking events, innovation showcases, and community activations.
• Coordinate partner-led programs and serve as the primary point of contact for program logistics.
• Develop and manage run-of-show documents and event timelines.
• Ensure a seamless attendee experience before, during, and after programs.
• Schedule may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Community Engagement 

• Serve as a visible and welcoming representative of the BioPark Knowledge Community.
• Foster engagement among tenants, university partners, entrepreneurs, researchers, and community members.
• Support initiatives that increase participation, collaboration, and tenant satisfaction.
• Gather feedback and identify opportunities for future programming.

Program Coordination

• • Coordinate speakers, panelists, facilitators, sponsors, and partners.
  • Maintain program calendars and planning documents.
  • Work closely with the Event Operations Associate to communicate program requirements and space needs.
  • Support volunteer and stakeholder coordination and on-site program logistics as needed.

Communications & Marketing Support

• Create program content for newsletters, social media, websites, and email campaigns.
• Assist with promotion and audience development efforts.
• Track attendance, engagement, and program outcomes.
• Produce post-event reports and recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, event management, community engagement, or related fields, or 2–4 years of experience in programming, events, community engagement, or nonprofit/community-building work.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with social media, email marketing platforms, and Canva or similar design tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with occasional physical setup activities and evening/weekend event support.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.

The starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000 per year.

Wexford offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) matching.

Interested candidates should email in a single PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, and evidence of relevant experience: [email protected] or complete the form below. Please name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_PEA_BALT.PDF.