Events & Operations Associate (Internship)

Skills required

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about bringing people together and designing unique experiences
• Experience in event production and hospitality a plus and/or has gained relevant transferable experience in related roles in the hospitality industry
• Is an organizational talent and a doer. This role is primarily about organizing, executing and getting things done, along with some outcome-oriented research and concept work
• Has excellent communication skills, including command of written and spoken English, is fluent in at least one Swiss language and comfortable with people in a very international environment
• Is an excellent problem-solver and team player, as well as proactive, independent, self-motivated, collaborative, energetic and detail-oriented. Flexibility and adaptability is crucial
• Is willing to work evening hours as needed for events, and is comfortable with and able to take on the physical work required for in-person event production (e.g. lifting chairs, stage elements, etc.)
• Able to work in a timely fashion and capable of identifying priorities, managing their own workload, and executing with conscientious attention to customer/user satisfaction
• Brings attention to detail, with a hands-on and pragmatic attitude
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time during events and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times