Event and Community Manager (m/f/x) - Alumni Partnerships

Event and Community Manager (m/f/x) - Alumni Partnerships

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science. Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science.

In our research clusters, researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany.

The Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for an Event and Community Manager (m/f/x) - Alumni Partnerships. The position is full-time with a two-year contract (with a good prospect for a permanent position).

As the Event and Community Manager for the Alumni Partnerships Team, you play an important role in shaping and fostering our vibrant alumni community through strategic event management. You are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that strengthen and expand our community.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute events that align our strategy to extend our offers for our alumni and develop standalone events that cater to the broader community’s interests
• Strategic Event Development: Strategically create and lead new event initiatives that engage various segments of our community, driving HPI’s visibility, alumni identification with their alma mater and community spirit
• Community Building: Actively work to grow and strengthen the HPI alumni community by implementing engagement strategies and facilitating opportunities for networking and collaboration among alumni
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing and Alumni Relations Managers in our team to align event strategies with alumni goals, ensuring a cohesive approach to community engagement
• Feedback and Adaptation: Gather input from community members to continuously improve the relevance and impact of events and community initiatives

Job Requirements And Experience

• Experience: 5 years + proven experience in managing and executing events (preferably within the tech, startup, or university context) with a strong link to building and nurturing professional communities (fostering collaborative environments and networking opportunities)
• Proven experience of 5+ years in community or partner management
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English, capable of engaging a diverse audience and managing communications across multiple platforms
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Educational Background: at least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business, Event Management, Communications, Marketing
• Social Media Knowledge: proven experience in working with various social media platforms, their specific audiences, and strategies to boost engagement within a professional community
• Creativity and Innovation: Creative thinker who can propose innovative solutions for event management and community engagement that align with organizational goals
• Collaborative Approach: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team, particularly in collaborating closely with Marketing and Communications Program teams to align efforts and enhance the community experience

What We Offer

• A multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environment
• An exciting, responsible position in which you can make a difference
• Regular training opportunities; insight into scientific research
• Regular team events and workshops
• Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/ Deutschlandticket
• Possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)
• Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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