Conference Manager
European Alliance for Innovation n.o.
Vazovova 3, Bratislava
full-time
based on agreement
1 400 EUR/monthActual salary depends on relevant experience
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
The European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), the largest European professional society in Information sciences and engineering, is searching for a 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 a plus.
Specific Job responsibilities include:
• Coordinates and follows the conference organization process with research and academic communities
• Monitor conference website content and provide updates to marketing team as needed
• Assist with preparation of materials and arrangements such as name badges, registration materials, conference signage, speaker correspondence, travel confirmation letters.
• Keeps up-to-date daily on the status assigned conferences.
• Participate in planning in conference budgets and venues.
• Liaises with EAI Conference team and academic conference organizers, speakers, and presenters to arrange individual sessions / poster boards and exhibits
• Coordinates promotional mailings
• Prepares comprehensive post-conference reports including, but not limited to, venue data, income and expenses
• Helps in training and briefing on-site staff / volunteers before an event.
• Follows up with conference communities in developing new conferences in evolving research areas and countries around the world.
• Other duties as assigned
Employee perks, benefits
- 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
Expected date of completion of the selection process
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Educational Specialization
Language skills
Other knowledge
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Experience in the position/sector
Personality requirements and skills
• We are looking for proactive individuals able to multitask, meticulous, good at planning.
• Specific organizational skills are required:
• Goal setting, Delegation, Time management, Attention to detail, Self-motivation, Analytical thinking, Strategic thinking, Decision-making
• An advantage is an ability to build relationships with the research communities as a basis for successful conference execution through collaboration.
• Excellent English, ability to write business correspondence clearly. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• 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 and tact 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.
Advertiser
Brief description of the company
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.