Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Work on a start-up: Beta-i is searching for a Events Projects Manager!

Job opening for Events Project Manager for Beta-i

Is this you?
  • Are you passionate about entrepreneurship, startups, conferences?
  • Do you have a background in economics, management, marketing or engineering?
  • Are you methodical, self-driven, independent?
  • Do you have experience in organizing events?
  • Are you confident in managing people?
  • Do you have commercial skills to sell sponsorships and close deals?
  • Are you pro-active, collaborative, doer, positive thinker, and a change maker?
  • If so, then Beta-i wants you!

About the Beta-i Association (http://beta-i.pt)
Beta-i Association is a non-profit organization focused on the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation. We’re an independent, grassroots, collaborative, informal and passionate organization made of multidisciplinary and dynamic associates. Our aim is to contribute to a stronger culture and entrepreneurial ecosystem and to help startups grow and succeed. We base our activity in two main areas: events and acceleration programs. We’re responsible for events like Beta-Talk, TEDxEdges, Silicon Valley comes to Lisbon and SandBox Global Summit, and for accelerations programs like, Startup Weekend, Beta-Start (http://beta-start.com). We’re supported by various other organizations, and partner with a vast network of associates and volunteers.

Position Summary
The Events Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for coordinating the production & operations of all main Beta-i events. The EPM will report to the Boar of Beta-i and to the chair of each event, in articulation with the strategic task force and team of volunteers. The main event are Beta-Talk, TEDxEdges and Silicon Valley comes to Lisbon, but will also give support to minor events related to Beta-i acceleration programs like Startup Weekend, Beta-Start and MassChallenge Europe.