Entrepreneur & Community Manager / Entrepreneuress & Community Manager

Join the ETH AI Center

The ETH AI Center is one of the largest university centers globally for artificial intelligence, comprising over 110 professors from all 16 departments of ETH Zurich and more than 1,400 PhD students and post-docs. Our mission is to amplify human potential by fostering groundbreaking ideas through interdisciplinary AI research and facilitating the transition from science to society. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of AI research, fostering innovation, and driving impactful projects.

Position: Entrepreneurship & Community Manager

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on, and organized Entrepreneurship & Community Manager to be at the forefront of our ETH AI Center’s Entrepreneurship team. This role is essential for implementing activities, including partnerships with VCs and service providers, to support our growing community of affiliated startups. You will be rolling up your sleeves to ensure that we translate strategic ideas into operational reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of executing community-building efforts for affiliated startups and entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Be a visible and engaged presence in the community—actively participate in events, foster meaningful relationships with startups, and maintain strong connections with founders and partners.
• Operate and manage ongoing programs like the AI Launchpad, ensuring tasks are completed and timelines are met.
• Identify and engage potential partners, service providers, and collaborators who can add value to our community.
• Scout and screen entrepreneurial talent, ensuring alignment with community standards and needs.
• Manage the operational process of onboarding new startups from initial contact to official affiliation.
• Develop a strong local network to grow the startup community and strengthen entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and run entrepreneurship contributions at key events, including logistics and onsite execution.
• Create and schedule content for digital and social media channels to engage the startup community and promote activities.
• Ensure every detail of events runs smoothly from initial planning to post-event wrap-up.

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects effectively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for effective interactions with partners and startups.
• Hands-on experience in a startup or startup ecosystem is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
• Prior hands-on experience working in or with startups or startup-support organizations.
• Familiarity with the Swiss startup ecosystem is desirable but not required.

Why Join Us?

By joining our team, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment situated at the intersection of cutting-edge research and entrepreneurship. You will play a critical role in shaping the startup community at one of the world’s leading AI centers and will have ample opportunities for professional growth and networking.

ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can expect an exciting work environment, cultural diversity, and attractive offers and benefits.

The position is initially limited to one year, with the possibility and intention to extend.

How to Apply

To embark on this exciting journey with us, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For more information about the ETH AI Center, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mrs. Melanie Gabriel at melanie.gabriel@ai.ethz.ch. (No applications through email.)

Please be aware that the pre-selection process will be conducted by our responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For recruitment services, the General Terms and Conditions of ETH Zurich apply.