events

Junior Event Manager (m/f/d)

The Verein Berliner Kaufleute und Industrieller (VBKI) is looking to strengthen its event management team as soon as possible.

The VBKI is one of the capital's oldest business associations with more than 2,300 members from all sectors of the German capital. It sees itself as a network and forum for Berlin's business community. The association also organizes around 60 content-related and social events per year; business breakfasts, network meetings and, last but not least, the largest Ball der Wirtschaft with around 2,500 guests. The flagship project of the VBKI's community welfare promotion is the non-profit project BERLINER LESEPATEN with around 2,000 volunteer reading and learning mentors. We are looking for the following as soon as possible

The area of responsibility includes

Planning and implementation of various event formats for 20-200 guests
- also online and hybrid
Negotiation with service providers and management during event organization
Coordination of event partners, speakers and VIP/honorary guests
Database maintenance (Microsoft Dynamics 365 event management program)
Maintenance of event websites, creation of invitations and registration websites
Support in event communication (social media, etc.)
Taking on representative tasks with the aim of promoting the network

What we wish for

at least 2 years of professional experience in the organization and implementation of events
Ability to work in a team, service orientation, welcoming culture
Interest in social, economic and cultural issues in Berlin
Confidence in dealing with partners and members
Affinity for databases and content management systems
Confident handling of the common MS Office programs
A feel for design and aesthetics
Strong communication, initiative, resilience and ability to work in a team
Enjoyment of design and curiosity for new things

We offer

A dynamic and friendly team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
A varied and challenging field of activity in a collegial working atmosphere
Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
30 days vacation per year
Job ticket

The position is advertised with 39 hours per week at the association's headquarters in Berlin and is initially limited until 31.12.2026. Subsequent further employment is not excluded.

Do you feel addressed?

Then please send your application, stating your desired salary and earliest possible starting date, summarized in a pdf document by 10.01.2025 by e-mail to:

Juliane Kretschmer
jobs@vbki.de