Entrepreneurial Project and Event Manager

Our vision is to support "World-class Startups. Swiss made." Together with founders, academic and industry partners, Venturelab designs and operates national and international programs to support startup talents in Switzerland. We support the best entrepreneurs in building their startups, getting funded, and accelerating their global business development. We are looking for a versatile, entrepreneurial, and high-energy-driven Project and Event Manager, 100% based in Zurich (Switzerland).

You will be responsible for the successful operation of the program, including the independent execution of startup events and workshops, from planning to implementation, on‑site coordination, and reporting to management and partners. Be it an event at startup space, a workshop with our corporate partners, the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award, or international roadshows. You will be the creative and organizational driver behind the scenes, with the ability to grow and support the Managing Directors in sales activities and partner management in the future.

We are looking for a new team member who wants to make a difference! We offer a flat hierarchy, a young and dynamic team you can rely on. We work in our office in startup space – with its own restaurant, startup feel, and great team events.

• You have completed an apprenticeship or university degree and have undergone your first professional training related to project or event management .
• You have already successfully organized larger events and projects during your education (for example, a hackathon or a student conference) or in a corporate, agency, or service provider.
• You are a talented organizer, determined, dynamic, and a highly motivated personality to work in a team as well as independently.
• You are tech‑savvy and have in‑depth knowledge of PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and communication with stakeholders and on social media.
• You have ideas and are hands‑on to bring our events and programs to the next level.
• You have a convincing appearance and are business fluent in German and English , spoken and written.

Please apply online with a relevant CV and cover letter. Mention why you are the right person to work for Venturelab as an entrepreneurial project manager, what attracts you to the Swiss startup ecosystem, and what your three favourite Swiss startups are.

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