Event Operations Junior Officer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Event Coordinator for the CERN Science Gateway Campus in Geneva, Switzerland. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in event operations within an international setting, supporting around 100 events for up to 800 participants each year. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a maximum of 2 years of professional experience post-graduation. Prior experience with CERN contracts is not allowed.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field.
• Must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, logistical, and organisational support for events at CERN Science Gateway Campus.
• Assist in the coordination of around 100 events per year.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Are you passionate about event coordination? Come and join the Event Operations team at CERN Science Gateway Campus.

In addition to the Globe of Science and Innovation and inaugurated in October 2023, Science Gateway is CERN’s new centre for scientific outreach and education. Its mission is to engage visitors of all ages with science, technology, and the people behind fundamental research, through interactive exhibitions, guided tours, educational workshops, and events.

About 100 events for up to 800 participants are organised for the CERN community, the general public and private parties at CERN Science Gateway Campus every year. This position is an excellent learning opportunity for someone seeking to gain first-hand experience in event operations within an international, dynamic, and mission-driven environment. Joining a team of two experienced Event Coordinators, you will provide administrative, logistical, and organisational support for all events taking place at CERN Science Gateway Campus.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.