Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world's largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We operate 50+ innovation platforms worldwide and are one of the most active VCs in the world.Quick facts about the open positionYou will be part of Plug and Play's EMEA Events Operations Team. This small and effective 4-person team supports our client-facing events in all 24 EMEA locations (including launching new locations), runs large employee facing events, and organizes Plug and Play's presence at large corporate events and startup events.You will be based in our EMEA headquarters in Valencia, Spain.You will travel frequently to our offices across the EMEA region.You will be responsible forPlan major client-facing events (such as EXPOs, Selection Day, New Location Launch Events, and community events) together with our teams across the EMEA region.Design the structure and agenda of the events.Research vendors (venues, catering, AV providers, decorators, photographers, videographers, etc.) and choose the best combination considering quality and cost.Research, invite and coordinate speakers (such as startups, keynote speakers, corporate representatives, and investors).Collaborate with mentors and plan group, one-on-one, or individual sessions for pitch polishing.Invitation management and attendee communication.Manage all event operations and logistics.Be responsible for schedule, budget, controlling and forecasting.Manage the look and feel of an event (branding, props, collateral designs, etc.) and prepare events material in collaboration with our PNPTC Marketing Team.Run post-event evaluations and create post-event reports.Events related relationship and stakeholder management.Plan major employee-facing events (such as the yearly EMEA All Hands).Design the structure and agenda of the events.Research vendors (venues, catering, AV providers, decorators, photographers, videographers, etc.) and choose the best combination considering quality and cost.Coordinate internal and external speakers.Invitation management and attendee communication.Manage all event operations and logistics.Be responsible for schedule, budget, controlling and forecasting.Manage the look and feel of an event (branding, props, collateral designs, etc.) and prepare events material in collaboration with our PNPTC Marketing Team.Run post-event evaluations and create post-event reports.Contributing actively to quality assurance and reporting of our events.Create and refine the "EMEA Internal Events Guide".Refine the "New Location Launch Guide".You will work closely withthe most disruptive and promising startups.the world's largest corporations.TOP VCs.innovation ecosystem leaders.our talented, diverse, and dynamic Plug and Play teams across all 24 EMEA locations in 17 countries.ABOUT YOUYour credentialsEducation: You hold a Bachelor's or higher degree - ideally in events management, business administration, communications, marketing or similar fields.Work Experience: You have proven experience in event management, project management and/or hospitality management having successfully organized numerous large events for at least 2 years.Your passion, skills & abilitiesPassion: You have a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. You love working with people from diverse backgrounds. You thrive on juggling multiple projects and tasks at the same time.Communication skills: You have excellent communication, negotiation, and people skills.Language skills: You are fluent in English (verbal & written).Project Management: You have the ability to manage several projects at once providing excellent results with mínimal to no supervision.Time & Self-Management: You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and you have outstanding organization and multi-tasking skills.Work Style: You are an excellent team player, a proactive problem-solver and a self-starter who enjoys a collaborative work environment. You are reliable, accurate, open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt. You are eager to learn and to evolve.
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