The European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), the largest European professional society in Information sciences and engineering, is searching for a Senior Conference Manager to participate in the organization and execution of conferences.
The job offers international experience in over a hundred countries.
Work is in English and may include international travel.
Experience in scientific or academic based conferences as organizer or participant is an advantage.

Specific Job responsibilities include:

• Management of academic conferences in concert with marketing and publications departments;
• Retention and growth of existing events and development of new ones;
• Serving as main point of contact for volunteer event committee activities & initiatives to ensure effective communication;
• Management of volunteer event committee with focus on branding and maintenance to ensure content quality, and high-quality volunteer support;
• Coordinating promotion and dissemination efforts with the marketing department

Candidates with education suit the position
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Educational Specialization
Event management

Other knowledge
Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Experience in the position/sector
Experience in similar position will also be considered

Personality requirements and skills

• Excellent English, ability to write business correspondence clearly. Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations;
• This position is suited to a self-motivated, professional person who can confidently work with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Diplomacy, tact and a sense of humor are important to the success of this person;
• Good knowledge of standard software packages, including Word for Windows and Excel are a must. Experience with Adobe Creative suite, Wordpress, and Social Media tools are a plus;
• To perform this job successfully, we are looking for promising individuals with talent and interest in being proactive, work independent, be efficient in multi-tasking duties and good at following timelines. An advantage is an ability to build relationships with the research communities as a basis for successful conference execution through collaboration;
• Working experience min 3 years is an advantage.

• A young team of colleagues with international experience;
• A conveniently situated office in the center of Bratislava;
• Work and daily communication in English with individuals and communities from all around the world;
• Multisport card paid 50 % by the employer;
• Home office possibility one day a week

European Alliance for Innovation is a non-profit organization and is the largest European professional community, established in cooperation with the European Commission. EAI was created by leaders from industry, research, and policy making organizations to engage the global community with the shared goal of securing Europe’s future competitiveness through innovation.
Today, the objective is to empower the global research and innovation, and to promote cooperation between European and International ICT communities. By harnessing the potential of the ICT revolution, EAI engages the global community in all sectors of society to explore ways in which innovation in technology and business can benefit society at large.