Junior Event Manager

Organize impactful events for the Dutch AI community.

• Organize events that bring the Dutch AI community together
• Drive knowledge sharing and innovation in AI
• Help build the largest AI community in the Netherlands

From intimate meetups and technical workshops to our flagship annual TechDays conference, our events play a crucial role in connecting AI professionals, researchers, and industry leaders. KickstartAI accelerates AI adoption by fostering a dynamic ecosystem centered around collaboration and knowledge exchange. As a Junior Event Manager, you will play a key role in expanding this network and organizing impactful events.

Build a thriving AI community
As a Junior Event Manager within the Community Team, you will have a pivotal role in shaping and executing our diverse event calendar. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event management within an innovative and fast-growing sector. You will work closely with the Community Strategist and other team members to organize high-quality AI events, from concept to execution.

Your role as Junior Event Manager
You will be responsible for the full organization and execution of our AI events. You will oversee planning, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure that each event runs smoothly. This includes:

Your key responsibilities:

• Event planning & execution – From concept development to logistical coordination and operational execution.
• Budget management – Drafting and monitoring budgets to deliver cost-effective events without compromising quality.
• Stakeholder management – Maintaining relationships with speakers, sponsors, venues, and other partners.
• Marketing & promotion – Collaborating with the marketing team to develop effective promotional strategies via social media, email campaigns, and networking.
• Community engagement – Encouraging interaction during and after events to increase involvement within the AI community.
• Evaluation & optimization – Measuring event success through feedback and data analysis, implementing improvements for future editions.

You will be part of an energetic team that brings together AI professionals, businesses, and researchers to accelerate innovation.

What we’re looking for
We are looking for a proactive and driven Junior Event Manager who is passionate about organizing events and thrives in an innovative environment. You are hands-on and can juggle multiple tasks while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Your profile:

• A completed bachelor’s degree in Event Management or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in event organization, preferably within the technology or AI sector.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with great attention to detail.
• Affinity with technology and an interest in AI.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

What you’ll get
At KickstartAI, you will play a key role in organizing events that bring together the Dutch AI community. As part of the largest AI network in the Netherlands (7,500+ professionals), you will create impactful experiences that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in AI.

• Competitive salary package with 15% pension contribution and 8% holiday allowance
• 26 vacation days and 26 weeks of paid parental leave
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days at the office
• €1,000 annual training budget
• Access to TechDays and leading conferences
• Macbook Air
• Modern workspace at Tech hub NEXT Delft
• €50 monthly Alleo budget for activities
• €20 phone allowance and €65 expense allowance per month
• €0.23/km travel reimbursement or Free public transport subscription with NS bike
• 12-month contract with the prospect of a permanent position

Ready to take AI in the Netherlands to the next level with us?
We’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a short motivation explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role. Have any questions? Contact Mak at 06-18609889.

Soort dienstverband: Fulltime, Uitzicht op vast
Contractduur 12 maanden

Aanvullende vergoedingen:

• Vakantiegeld

Arbeidsvoorwaarden:

• Budget voor professionele ontwikkeling
• Mogelijkheid tot promotie
• Pensioen
• Reiskostenvergoeding
• Telefoonplan
• Werk vanuit huis

Werkschema:

• Dagdienst
• ma-vr

Taal:

• Engels (Vereist)
• Nederlands (Vereist)

Toestemming om te werken:

• Nederland (Vereist)

Werklocatie: Hybride werken in 2629 JD Delft