Junior Operations and Marketing Manager
INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199Work at INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub
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Competitive CompensationVisa Status : only for US Residency, Green Card, Working Visa holdersAre you passionate about innovation and cultural exchange? Do you dream of being part of a vibrant hub that nurtures the growth of startups? INNOVIT, the first Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in the heart of San Francisco, is the place for you!At INNOVIT, our mission is simple and impactful: to spark innovation, celebrate cultural exchange, and fuel the growth of startups through a variety of targeted programs and events. Founded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, we work hand-in-hand with the Embassy of Italy in Washington and the Consulate General in San Francisco. Our initiatives are proudly supported by the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco.We provide a robust networking platform for US companies, investors, and entrepreneurs to connect with innovative Italian startups, large corporations, R&D centers, and technological districts. This is a unique opportunity to explore investment and collaboration prospects in Italy and the European market.Your New Role:We are looking for a self-starter with a "can do" attitude, a team player able to collaborate with peers, also under high-time pressure, and in a multitasking mode. They will join our team in San Francisco as Junior Operations and Marketing Manager, working and reporting to the Operations & Marketing Manager of the Italian Innovation Center. They will support the operations of the hub, ensuring a smooth running of its operations, and managing events, logistics, marketing, and community engagement.As the ideal candidate, you possess a passion for innovation, technology, and cultural exchange, thriving in a vibrant environment with opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and creative minds from diverse backgrounds.Your Role Accountabilities:Logistics and Events Management:Assist in planning and coordinating events, including workshops, seminars, and networking sessions.Support the development, coordination, and execution of acceleration programs.Attend and support evening events as needed, ensuring smooth execution and participant satisfaction.Handle logistics related to event setup, participant registration, and post-event follow-up.Marketing and Community Engagement:Create, edit, and publish digital content for target audiences across all multimedia and different social media platforms.Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance INNOVIT's online presence and engagement.Identify and engage in community public relations opportunities to promote INNOVIT's mission and activities.Monitor and analyze the performance of digital content and campaigns, providing regular reports and insights.Facility Administrative Activities:Provide administrative support for the execution of acceleration programs.Maintain a well-organized and professional environment at INNOVIT's facility.Qualifications:Organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Italian is a plus.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Strong proficiency in social media platforms.Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends for event support.Experience with startups or innovation ecosystems is a plus.About INNOVIT:INNOVIT is a multi-year strategic initiative, launched by the Italian Government to boost Italy's innovation power, to foster economic growth, competitiveness, and progress in cutting-edge Research & Development (R&D). The center also operates as a hub to strengthen Italy's tech relationship with the Bay Area and the broader US ecosystem.INNOVIT serves a wide range of Italian private and public entities: startups; scale-ups; larger corporations; research centers and academia; tech clusters and accelerators/incubators; national, regional, and local government entities. It acts as a networking platform for US Companies, investors, and entrepreneurs to get to know Italian innovative scaleups, startups, large corporates, R&D centers, and technological districts, and explore opportunities of investment and collaboration in Italy and the European market.Team's Description:INNOVIT is managed by a relatively small team of high-performing professionals and experts in technology, business, and venture capital, both in San Francisco and in Italy.Specifically, each year the Center:Organizes six editions of curated 1-2 week acceleration programs tailored to Startups and Scaleups;Hosts and co-organizes a large number of events linked to political, institutional and corporate visits from Italy;Manages a growing community of entrepreneurs, executives, industry leaders, investors, experts, and academics through the organization of demo days and open-house events;Creates communication products on innovation and technology for Italian, US, and EU policymakers and industry leaders.What we offerINNOVIT is an innovative, young, and vibrant work environment, offering the unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of a platform/space that will impact and change business development within the Italian Innovation ecosystem of Silicon Valley.It also offers unique exposure to international experts and thought leaders from a variety of fields, and the possibility to learn hands-on about program management, event planning and production, and fundraising.As part of a small team with a bottom-up and informal attitude, you can shape projects and outcomes, and build a solid network within Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem.The selected candidate will gain work experience and have the opportunity to collaborate and grow their professional network with both new and experienced Italian and Bay Area entrepreneurs in technology and investment.INNOVIT's premises are located in downtown San Francisco at 710 Sansome Street, between the financial district and the iconic area of North Beach. INNOVIT provides an 11,200 sq ft (1,000 m2) rented area of offices, meeting rooms, and a large event space.Salary, contract, and benefits will be tailored to the selected profile.