Events Lead

Norrsken Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary of EUR 4,000

25 annual vacation days

8% holiday pay

5 wellness days

Sick-leave insurance coverage

Job summary

Join Norrsken Amsterdam as an Events Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in creating memorable experiences by planning various events.

With over 4 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills in Dutch and English, you'll manage event logistics and ensure everything runs smoothly. Benefit from a gross monthly salary of EUR 4,000 plus additional perks, while contributing to a vibrant impact community.

If you're a team player excited to drive positive change, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of relevant experience in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English are required.
• Experience managing budgets and negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the event production from start to finish.
• Coordinate with external partners for seamless event execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams for successful planning and execution.
• Conduct feedback and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Event production

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

4+ years of experience in events, marketing, or hospitality

Job description

Are you a master in delivering standout, unique, and highly valuable experiences? Do you have the operational grit to execute epic events and want to play a pivotal role at the heartbeat of a vibrant impact community? Look no further - the role as Events Lead at Norrsken House Amsterdam is calling your name!

About Norrsken

Norrsken is a non‑profit foundation that supports entrepreneurial solutions to big, global challenges. We do this through three pillars: Norrsken Houses, investment funds and strategic initiatives. To date, 3,000+ startups building solutions for a better tomorrow are part of Norrsken. And we’re just getting started.

In 2026, we’re opening Norrsken House Amsterdam. It will be a world‑class co‑working, club and events space, home to a vibrant ecosystem that connects and empowers 1,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and partners building a future where civilization thrives within planetary boundaries.

About the role

As the Events Lead, you will have a crucial role in positioning Norrsken House Amsterdam as a space where players come together to drive positive change. You’ll be planning and executing a diverse range of events for internal and external stakeholders. Your mission will be to curate the unexpected encounters, bold ideas, and human connections that make every moment at Norrsken House Amsterdam worth your time - and worth remembering.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the Amsterdam team, and especially Head of Strategic Programming & Ecosystem to deliver on our programmatic and events calendar. This role will give you a lot of trust and ownership in a fast‑paced environment with a team of ambitious and caring people!

This role reports to the Managing Director and is based out of Norrsken House Amsterdam.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Event production: You own the run‑of‑show from start to finish. You curate the guest‑list, manage guest check‑ins, coordinate the moving pieces on the ground so every event runs exactly as planned.
• Coordinate with external partners: You’ll coordinate with partners for F&B, tech and IT to ensure a seamless experience. You aren't afraid to push for the highest standards and the best value for Norrsken, while still building trusted, friendly relationships with our suppliers.
• Collaborate with the team: Work closely with the team in Operations, Marketing and Community to ensure smooth communication and successful event delivery. Together you plan for bold ideas and real connections. Once the ideas are set, you take full responsibility for the space; arranging the seating, lighting, and layout perfectly because you know they can make or break an event.
• Feedback & post‑event evaluation: Conduct surveys and evaluations to recognize successes, flag technical or logistical challenges, and make the next event even tighter.

Who you are

• Excited about events and bringing people together: You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and are deeply motivated by driving the “behind the scenes” to make people come together.
• Ability to create stand‑out experiences: You know what it takes to produce events that make people sit up, take notice, and walk away with real, actionable value.
• A problem‑solver, cool under pressure: You have exceptional organizational skills and tackle unforeseen circumstances with full force. You are the calmest person in the room when a technical issue happens or a schedule shifts at the last minute.
• Have an eye for details: You spot the small things that others miss; whether it’s a slide format that looks off, a misplaced sign, or a bottleneck at the registration desk. You’ve solved these before anyone noticed.
• Team player and a doer who rolls up your sleeves to get good sh*t done: You love the thrill of managing high‑stakes logistics, working in a collaborative setting where we put impact over ego and the experience for our members and guests first.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in events, marketing, hospitality, project management or similar.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments where things change quickly, like tech hubs, co‑working spaces, cultural venues, or high‑end hospitality. You are used to a busy event calendar with moving parts.
• Proven experience working with external suppliers (like catering companies, technical crews, and decorators). You have a track record of managing event budgets and negotiating to get the best possible value.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in Dutch and English.

A job at Norrsken is like working at a startup. It’s a fast‑paced and exciting place to work. Tasks and challenges will be demanding, responsibilities and priorities will change and shift, but we guarantee that in return we will fast‑forward your personal and professional development. And, you’ll get to work in a team of caring people with deep passion and equally as high ambitions. Ten years from now, you will be proud of the projects and ideas you developed and acted on together.

We believe in radical transparency and aim to honour this in our recruitment processes. For more perspective on what it’s like to work at Norrsken, read our Employee Value Proposition here and Culture Foundation here .

What we offer you

• Gross monthly salary of EUR 4,000, with an indefinite contract.
• 25 annual vacation days as well as 8 % holiday pay.
• An additional 5 wellness days per year which are paid days off, dedicated to boost your health & wellbeing.
• Sick‑leave insurance coverage (WIA & WGA) and 5 % pension contribution.
• Opportunity to invest in Norrsken funds.
• The biggest benefit of all - playing a key role in building Norrsken Amsterdam and creating a space where founders, funders, and enablers come together to learn, grow, and build a more positive future.

We will review applications on an ongoing basis but will begin interviews June 24th. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The target start date is August 2026.

At Norrsken, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, as we believe it creates the best opportunity for us to meet the needs of our diverse community and guests. We actively encourage applicants from all groups and communities. Research shows that underrepresented groups, such as women and LGBTQ+ candidates, are less likely to apply unless meeting all requirements. If you’re excited about this role but are not sure you tick all the requirements, we want to hear from you.