European Alliance for Innovation: Conference Manager
- Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj
- 1 300 - 1 800 € za mesiac
- Trvalý pracovný pomer
- Plný úväzok
The European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), the largest European professional society in Information sciences and engineering, is searching for a Senior Conference Manager to participate in the organization and execution of conferences.The job offers international experience in over a hundred countries.
Work is in English and may include international travel.
Experience in scientific or academic based conferences as organizer or participant is an advantage.Specific Job responsibilities include:
- Management of academic conferences in concert with marketing and publications departments;
- Retention and growth of existing events and development of new ones;
- Serving as main point of contact for volunteer event committee activities & initiatives to ensure effective communication;
- Management of volunteer event committee with focus on branding and maintenance to ensure content quality, and high-quality volunteer support;
- Coordinating promotion and dissemination efforts with the marketing department
Candidates with education suit the position
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor’s degree)
University education (Master’s degree)Educational Specialization
Event managementOther knowledge
Microsoft Excel – AdvancedExperience in the position/sector
Experience in similar position will also be consideredPersonality requirements and skills
- Excellent English, ability to write business correspondence clearly. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations;
- This position is suited to a self-motivated, professional person who can confidently work with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Diplomacy, tact and a sense of humor are important to the success of this person;
- Good knowledge of standard software packages, including Word for Windows and Excel are a must. Experience with Adobe Creative suite, WordPress, and Social Media tools are a plus;
- To perform this job successfully, we are looking for promising individuals with talent and interest in being proactive, work independent, be efficient in multi-tasking duties and good at following timelines. An advantage is an ability to build relationships with the research communities as a basis for successful conference execution through collaboration;
- Working experience min 3 years is an advantage.
- A young team of colleagues with international experience;
- A conveniently situated office in the center of Bratislava;
- Work and daily communication in English with individuals and communities from all around the world;
- Multisport card paid 50 % by the employer;
- Home office possibility one day a week
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