To apply, please go on our website here: http://jobs.seedstars.com/apply/lGTydnd7mn/Event-Coordinator-CEE-Central-Asia?source=BoardCom
Are you passionate about startups, excited
about innovation, and want to play an important role in developing the
entrepreneurial ecosystem in Eastern Europe & Central Asia? If so, join the
Seedstars World Team!
ABOUT SEEDSTARS WORLD
At Seedstars World, we run the largest
seed-stage tech competition in emerging markets to source top companies and
provide them with networking opportunities, mentoring and access to funding. It
is now the largest startup network in emerging markets uniting over 2000+
startups, investors, accelerators/incubators, corporates, and media/press and
government agencies.
The competition reaches new heights with
the yearly Regional Summits, (1 per region: Africa, Asia, CEE, MENA, Latam)
uniting all of the stakeholders in the region under one roof; it is then
followed by the Seedstars Summit held in Switzerland every year.
ABOUT SEEDSTARS SUMMIT
At the Seedstars Summit, we unite the top
players interested in connecting, building and investing in emerging markets. It
is the biggest Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum for emerging markets that
takes place across all continents.
ABOUT THE JOB
We work with our new talents to help them
develop core skills; learn more about different startup ecosystems, and deep
dive into impact creation both within Seedstars and in the world as a whole.
It's a great opportunity to play a key role in organizing the largest tech
events dedicated to startups in emerging markets, worldwide.
This role is divided in two parts:
First, you will get involved in the
organisation of our CEE Regional Summit to be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan in
December 2019. (Timeline: July to December)
Second, based on your performance
assessment after the Regional Summit you would continue and participate in the
organisation of the Global Seedstars Summit to be held in April 2020 in
Lausanne, Switzerland. (Timeline: January to May)
The tasks include but are not limited to:
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Planning, execution and
follow-up for the CEE Regional Summit and then the Global Seedstars Summit
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Assist with all other event
preparation, from inception to day-of execution to post event wrap-up
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Key responsibilities
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Operations & Logistics
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Coordinate event logistics such
as registration, hotel, catering, transportation, networking activities, etc.
·
Supervise and coordinate event
contractors and suppliers, including budget negotiation
·
Order, distribute, and manage
all event materials and execution items
·
Stakeholder and speaker
research
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Manage Social Media and
communication with some specific stakeholders, including post-event
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Support with content creation
·
Support on event wrap-up and
reporting
YOUR PROFILE:
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Excellent organisational skills
and attention to details
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Highly proficient in spoken and
written English
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Preferably to speak Russian
·
Previous event organisation
experience
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Startup ecosystem + Innovation
knowledge is preferable
·
Strong communication skills,
ability to communicate on time, in an impactful way to both team members and
external stakeholders
·
Ability to balance strategic
thinking and on-the-ground concrete and swift actions
·
Strong belief in getting things
done - We are nomads traveling around the world so it is important to have
drive, ownership and execution.
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Working in remote with an
international team, you have to be comfortable working alone and capable to
prioritize and make things happen
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An ability to connect - no matter what. You must be able to connect with different types of people.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
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Exposure to cultures and ecosystems from over 70 countries
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Build your network in emerging markets
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Join a young, passionate team of entrepreneurs & facilitators
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Access to our internal academy with courses on growth, finance or online marketing.
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Upon completion of the Regional Summit and the Global Seedstars Summit, may be presented
LOCATION & STARTING DATE
Location: remotely or Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, then 3 weeks in Switzerland in March / April 2020
Starting date: beginning of July 2019
Join our family!
To apply, please go to our website here: http://jobs.seedstars.com/apply/lGTydnd7mn/Event-Coordinator-CEE-Central-Asia?source=BoardCom