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The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.
Head of Side Events
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Switzerland
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35 days ago
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Head of Side Events
Swiss Startup Association
Role Description Als Head of Side Events verantwortest du den Aufbau und die Entwicklung des gesamten Side-Event-Bereichs von Startup Nights. Dein Fokus liegt auf dem Aufbau von rund 30 hochwertigen Side Events für Startup Nights 2027 in Zürich. Gemeinsam mit Partnern, Hosts und der Community entwickelst du Formate, die Startup Nights inhaltlich erweitern, neue Zielgruppen ansprechen und die Plattform langfristig weiter stärken. Diese Rolle ist explizit als Entwicklungspfad zur Head of Side Events Position für Startup Nights 2027 angelegt. Du startest jetzt mit dem Aufbau des Bereichs und bei starker Performance führst du den Bereich bei der Eventausgabe 2027 als Bereichsleitung. Die Side Events sind ein zentraler Wachstumstreiber der Vision von Startup Nights, sich bis 2030 zu einer der relevantesten Startup-Plattformen Europas weiterzuentwickeln. Tasks - Aufbau eines markenkonformen Side-Event-Portfolios von ~30 Formaten für Startup Nights 2027 - Gewinnung und Betreuung von Veranstaltern, Partnern und Hosts - Sicherstellung einer einheitlichen Startup-Nights-DNA über alle Formate hinweg - Koordination der Planung und Umsetzung aller Side Events – von Konzept bis Durchführung - Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Sponsoring, Marketing, Programm, Operations und Community - Sicherstellung einer hohen Qualität und einer starken Startup-Nights-DNA über alle Formate hinweg - Aufbau von Prozessen und Strukturen für die langfristige Skalierung des Bereichs - Mitaufbau eines Teams für den Side-Event-Bereich Requirements - Erfahrung in Eventmanagement, Community Building, Partnermanagement, Programmleitung oder Business Development - du hast schon Formate (mit-)gestaltet, nicht nur ausgeführt. - Du hast bereits Beziehungen zu externen Partnern oder Veranstaltern aufgebaut und über Zeit gepflegt. - Erfahrung mit dem eigenständigen Planen und Umsetzen mehrerer Workstreams gleichzeitig ohne tägliche Anleitung. - Du hast schon einmal etwas Eigenes aufgebaut - z.B. eine eigene Community, ein eigenes Unternehmen, ein Format, oder eine Initiative. - Du kannst konkret benennen, welche Eventformate für eine Startup-Zielgruppe funktionieren und welche nicht, basierend auf eigener Erfahrung. - Du verfolgst das Startup-, Innovations- oder Investoren-Ökosystem aktiv - Newsletter, LinkedIn, Veranstaltungen oder Ähnliches. - Sicher in Deutsch und Englisch - beide Sprachen im täglichen Einsatz, mit Hosts und intern. Benefits - Aufbau eines komplett neuen Bereichs mit langfristigem Entwicklungspotenzial - du prägst die DNA der Side Events. - Konkreter Entwicklungspfad zur Head of Side Events Position für Startup Nights 2027 bei starker Performance. - Direkter Zugang zu Gründer:innen, Investor:innen, Corporates und weiteren relevanten Akteuren des Schweizer Startup-Ökosystems. - Zusammenarbeit mit einem ambitionierten Team mit kurzen Entscheidungswegen und hoher Eigenverantwortung. - Volunteer-Rolle: du teilst dir deine Zeit selbst ein, rechne aber mit etwa 6 Stunden pro Woche in der Vorbereitungsphase und Vollzeit-Einsatz an den Eventtagen. - Team-Weekend und weitere gemeinsame Team-Events übers Jahr verteilt. - Wertvolle Referenz für deinen CV inklusive Volunteer-/Arbeitszertifikat. - Du baust diesen Bereich von Grund auf. Das heisst auch: kein bestehender Spielplan, keine etablierten Prozesse. Die Gestaltungsfreiheit ist gross, der Aufwand am Anfang ebenso. Wer Klarheit über Strukturen vor Energie zum Selbst-Aufbauen braucht, wird sich in dieser Rolle schwertun. Company Description The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.
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