Location: Remote (European time zone) with opportunity for travel within Europe
Commitment: Part-Time (5-40 hours per week, depending on the dates of our events)
About Us:
The European Defense Tech Hub is connecting the European defense tech startup community through events and services that further Europe’s sovereignty.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Operations Manager to support our growing team. This pivotal role combines strategic and operational responsibilities, ensuring seamless communication, efficient processes, and impactful external engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Communications & Social Media
- Manage internal and external communications, including newsletters, reports, and press releases.
- Develop and manage a consistent social media strategy to grow our online presence and engage key stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trends to identify timely content opportunities.
2. Administrative Support & Event Coordination
- Assist in organizing high-profile events such as hackathons, webinars, and conferences, including logistics, attendee management, and follow-ups.
- Manage scheduling, agendas, and participant preparation
- Coordinate with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution.
3. Operational Support
- Serve as a central point of contact for inquiries and information flow.
- Maintain and improve administrative processes to support team efficiency.
- Handle miscellaneous tasks to enable leadership to focus on high-priority initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience: 3+ years in operations, communications, or project management, ideally within a startup, think tank, or tech environment.
- Skills:
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English proficiency is a must, bonus on Ukrainian).
- Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter).
- Familiarity with event planning and coordination.
- Attributes:
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Passion for defense technology, innovation, or related fields.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What We Offer:
- Flexibility to work remotely.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on Europe’s defense tech landscape.
- Collaborative and mission-driven team culture.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a brief e-mail outlining your experience and motivation to contact@eurodefense.tech
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed but are passionate about what we do and believe you can contribute, we strongly encourage you to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your unique skills and ideas could be exactly what we need to drive our mission forward. Join us in shaping the future of European defense technology!