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Join the European Space Agency team as a Corporate Strategic Events Coordination Officer and shape the future of space exploration
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Salary
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Location
Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global efforts in space exploration, research, and technology. As an inclusive and diverse workplace, ESA is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment and is actively seeking qualified candidates from various backgrounds. Emphasizing equal opportunity, ESA particularly encourages women to apply, supporting the agency’s commitment to gender diversity in the space sector.
Role Summary:
- Formulate and execute ESA's participation in key corporate strategic events across Member States.
- Collaborate with the ESA Member States Outreach Office to manage corporate exhibitions globally.
Role Requirements:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Result-oriented with experience in event organisation, social media, logistics, and/or public relations.
- Excellent relationship management and communication abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to new challenges.
- Experience in outreach, event management, and/or public relations is a plus.
Benefits: ESA values diversity and is ready to accommodate individuals with disabilities, offering necessary workplace support and recruitment assistance.
Application Process Details:
- Recruitment typically within grade bands A2-A4, with potential for A1 level based on experience.
- Possibility of selection tests during the recruitment process.
- Candidates will undergo basic screening by an external service in line with ESA's security procedures.
The organisation - The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
The role - As a Corporate Strategic Events Coordination Officer, you will be responsible for the definition, planning, development and implementation of ESA’s participation in high-level corporate strategic events within ESA Member States. You will also liaise with the ESA Member States Outreach Office that oversees the global deployment and implementation of corporate exhibition activities across all ESA Member States.
Job requirements - A master's degree in a relevant domain is required for this post. Planning and organisational skills, problem-solving skills, a result-oriented mindset, and demonstrated competence in one or more of the following disciplines: event organisation, social media, logistics and/or public relations. Proven relationship management and communication skills along with the capacity to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and the flexibility to adapt to new and unforeseen demands as well as to manage challenging situations proactively. Experience in outreach, event management and/or public relations would be an asset.
Benefits - At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.
Applications details - In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
