Project and Event Manager
Key information
- Publication date:11 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Temporary
- Place of work:Rte des Flumeaux 42, 1008 Prilly
EPFL Innovation Park is a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, home to nearly 200 high-tech startups and research and development units from multinational companies across 17 buildings, including one in Geneva. With 65,000 m² of office and laboratory space, our vibrant community boasts 2,800 individuals, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and scientists. For a growing community in digital trust industry and cybersecurity. We are looking for a
Mission:
The Project and Events Manager helps the overall management and day-to-day activities of the Trust Village incubator program and the Trust Valley Initiative.
Main Tasks:
- Coordinate and animate cybersecurity and digital trust startup community: events, workshops and links with start-up incubation program
- Produce cybersecurity guides and resources and prepare presentations, slides and communication for stakeholders and partners,
- Create marketing and communication content dedicated to startups, cybersecurity and digital trust by drafting and publishing on the Trust Village’s communication channels, including but not limited to, website, social media and emailing channels.
- Co-organize the venue of high-level government members, academics, public and private sector: preparations and coordination for international delegation visits in Switzerland
- Plan, organize and coordinate day-to-day tasks of the Trust Village incubator program including support and follow-up with the startups, administrative tasks such as billing, staff and program event calendar, and routine office administration
- When needed, support the team with ad hoc tasks on other cybersecurity and digital trust projects
Required skills:
- Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Communication, Hospitality Management or related field
- First experience in coordinating successful events
- Familiarity with the innovation ecosystem in Switzerland
- Good Knowledge of how the startups work
- Great ease in IT environment, Project Management and Client Management B2B, B2C.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canvas, and experience with CRMs like Mailchimp or Infomaniak. Familiarity with Wordpress and other CMS platforms is a plus.
- Necessity to learn and find solutions, to plan and organize, to make quick and sensible
We offer:
- A dynamic and innovative work environment.
- A responsible role encouraging autonomy and proactivity.
- A stimulating and friendly working atmosphere with excellent working conditions.
Start: as soon as possible (please indicate available period)
Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract to start, with potential for permanent employment
Rate: 80%-100%
Location: Prilly VD
