Conference Manager

European Alliance for Innovation n.o.

Place of work
Vazovova 3, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
01.06.2018
Wage (gross)
depends on experience and qualification min EUR 1000 + annual bonus

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The European Alliance for Innovation (EAI); www.eai.eu is a community-driven organization devoted to empowering ICT innovation in Europe. As the largest of its kind EAI is expanding its operations in Central Europe in cooperation with the Slovak Technical University. Through its over a hundred events worldwide, EAI provides an environment for ICT innovation community to interact.
EAI is currently seeking a qualified Conference Manager to join the already strong team in Bratislava to support and lead its conference activities in cooperation with researchers and industry around the globe.

Specific Job responsibilities will include:

- Supervising the organization of technical conferences;
- Managing the event's successful execution cycle;
- Supporting the volunteer conference organizing committees, from committee set up, to website, to call for papers, call for participation, budget monitoring, venue management and content publication;
- Preparation and promotion of conference marketing and publicity through web and social channels;
- Liaison with partner organizations and sponsorship acquisition.

Employee perks, benefits

- opportunity for worldwide travel
- working with highly professional EAI community of professors, engineers and scientists
- opportunity to work in English, to perfect business and communication skills

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Educational Specialization

conference management

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Personality requirements and skills

Technical Skills
- Experience with conference management;
- Knowledge of office practices, policies and procedures with practical experience using MS Office suite products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Excellent command of English;
- Knowledge of social media marketing a plus;
- Experience with scientific conferences, activities or communities is a plus.

Organization skills:
- Good organizational skills to support multiple parallel events;
- Ability to work with communities;
- Ability to develop good customer relationships;
- Autonomous thinking and good analytical skills;
- Capability to adapt to dynamic environments;
- Excellent writing and oral skills;
- Ability to work hands-on and with limited supervision;
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

European Alliance for Innovation was created by leaders from industry, research, and policy making organizations to engage the global community with the shared goal of securing Europe’s future competitiveness through innovation.
Today, the objective is to empower the global research and innovation, and to promote cooperation between European and International ICT communities. By harnessing the potential of the ICT revolution, EAI engages the global community in all sectors of society to explore ways in which innovation in technology and business can benefit society at large.

ONLY CV IN ENGLISH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Number of employees

10-19 employees
ID: 3385662  Dátum zverejnenia: 10.5.2018  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: depends on experience and qualification min EUR 1000 + annual bonus