Job Category
Communications
Job Experience
1 to 3 years
Job Location
Brussels
Expiration Date
22 Jul 2021
As the Events Coordinator at AmCham Belgium, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of event organization, from design to delivery and follow-up. Events are one of the most important touchpoints with our members, and your goal is to deliver value and create a delightful experience for them. We organize more than 35 public events per year, online and physical, from topical webinars to walking dinners, in addition to a large number of internal meetings. You will work across teams, as events are at the intersection of member experience, external relations and operations.
AmCham Belgium is a non-profit membership organization and one of the largest and most influential business organizations in the country. Founded in 1948, we have around 450 members who together strive for a more competitive and prosperous Belgium. We do this by representing our members in the public debate and by organizing all kinds of events to offer networking opportunities and a platform to share knowledge, best practices and issues affecting our members.
What you will really be doing
- Developing an events plan around the organization’s main themes and target audiences
- Co-creating events with and for our members
- Marketing our events (pre- and post), particularly through digital channels
- Administering events in our IT systems (CRM, website, etc.)
- Liaising with event partners (venues, caterers, content providers, etc.)
- Identifying member companies to sponsor events
- Ensuring the smooth rollout of events from a practical/logistical perspective
- Collecting feedback from guests to improve future events
- Managing an intern, who will support you in all aspects of event organization
Experience/Skills
- 2-3 years of experience in events/conference organization or other relevant professional field
- Strong communication skills in English, as well as the ability to communicate with tact and accuracy. Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
- Tech savvy, with the ability to learn new systems and software quickly
- Familiar with online meeting and event platforms (Zoom, Teams, Hopin…)
- Digital marketing (email, web, social) and the ability to create attractive visuals
- You are a natural ‘people person’ – you will become a familiar face for guests at our events, and you will build strong, lasting relationships with members and partners.
- Thorough: Attentive to detail and processes
- Service-oriented: Concerned for the guest experience
- Creative and curious
- You have a valid driving license (own car not required)
We offer
- A 6 months full-time contract, leading to a permanent contract.
- The opportunity to meet and interact with our high-level business and political contacts at our events.
- Flexible work arrangements – A combination of working from home and in the office.
- We will provide all the tools you need to do your job right, including a laptop and access to cloud applications like Microsoft Office 365 and SugarCRM.
When and how you will apply
- The application deadline is Friday, July 30, 2021. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before this deadline.
- Please send a cover letter and CV (maximum two pages), by email to Ms. Sibille Allgayer at sallgayer(@)amcham.be with the subject line “Application Event Coordinator – LAST NAME First name”. Please do not include a photo in your CV or cover letter.
- Please let us know where you saw this position advertised, as well as your availability. We would like the chosen candidate to start beginning as soon as possible.
- We are only able to consider candidates who are already based in Belgium and who have the right to work in Belgium (no assistance can be given in obtaining a visa). If you are not an EU national, please confirm your right to work in Belgium in your cover letter.
- AmCham Belgium is committed to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture.
- While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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