Join the ETH AI Center as an Entrepreneurship & Community Coordinator
The ETH AI Center is one of the largest university centers for artificial intelligence worldwide, featuring over 120 professors from all 16 departments of ETH Zurich and more than 1,500 associated PhD students and post-docs. Our mission is to amplify human potential by fostering breakthrough ideas through interdisciplinary AI research and facilitating the journey from science to society. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI research, fostering innovation, and driving impactful projects.
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive, hands-on, and organized Entrepreneurship & Community Coordinator to play a crucial role within our ETH AI Center’s Entrepreneurship team. This position is all about rolling up your sleeves and getting things done to directly implement activities that support our growing community of affiliated startups. From organizing events to onboarding startups and running community programs, you will actively work to translate strategic ideas into operational reality.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of community-building efforts for affiliated startups and entrepreneurial initiatives at the ETH AI Center, which includes conceptualizing, organizing, and participating in events.
- Foster direct and meaningful relationships with startups and maintain strong, ongoing connections with founders and partners.
- Operate and manage ongoing programs like the AI Launchpad, ensuring that tasks are completed, timelines are met, and participants receive full support.
- Identify and reach out to potential partners, service providers, and collaborators who can bring direct value to affiliated startups.
- Actively scout and screen entrepreneurial talent, ensuring alignment with our community’s standards and needs.
- Manage the operational process of onboarding new startups to the ETH AI Center, from initial contact through official affiliation.
- Develop a strong local network to grow the affiliated startup community and strengthen entrepreneurial initiatives at the ETH AI Center.
- Plan, organize, and run entrepreneurship contributions at events such as the AI + X Summit and AI House Davos, handling logistics, scheduling, communication, and onsite execution.
- Create and schedule content for digital and social media channels to engage the startup community and promote activities.
- Take full ownership of events, ensuring every detail runs smoothly from initial planning to post-event wrap-up.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset.
- A proven ability and motivation to independently set up and manage projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and talent for communication, facilitating effective interactions with partners and affiliated startups.
- Hands-on experience in a startup or startup ecosystem (a plus).
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of German is a plus.
- Familiarity with the Swiss startup ecosystem is desirable but not required.
Joining our team means working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at the intersection of cutting-edge research and entrepreneurship. You will play a vital role in shaping the startup community at one of the world’s leading AI centers and will have numerous opportunities for professional growth and networking. The position is initially limited to a duration of 1 year, with the possibility and intention to extend.
To embark on this exciting journey with us, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information about the ETH AI Center, please visit our website. For questions regarding the position, you may contact Mrs. Ann-Lauriene Schumacher at annlauriene.schumacher@ai.ethz.ch (no applications).
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