World Economic Forum - PT Team Coordinator

Company: http://www.weforum.org/

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The World Economic Forum USA is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging industry leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Incorporated as a non-profit business league (approved §501(c)6 of the IRS code) and based in
New York, the World Economic Forum USA is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. It is the North American affiliate of the World Economic Forum, a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
As a result of the successful growth of our organization, we are now searching for a:

PART-TIME TEAM COORDINATOR, CONSUMER INDUSTRIES

The World Economic Forum USA’s Consumer industry team delivers value to the Consumer Industry Partners and further develop the Community.  As a part-time Team Coordinator, you will provide support and membership services to the consumer industry team. You will be one of the main interfaces between the key industry sector contacts, including senior business executives and subject matter experts, to coordinate their involvement in Forum events and initiatives.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Collaborating with the other team coordinator (Geneva-based) on a daily basis
• Providing general administrative support to managers and team members, ensuring effective and efficient operations for community, project and event management
• Assisting with the Engaging Tomorrow's Consumer project and with general administrative tasks associated with Forum events
• Maintaining meeting and travel calendars for Industry heads
• Scheduling, planning and drafting minutes for internal and external meetings
• Assisting with writing and editing reports and general administrative tasks associated with Forum events
• Acting as the focal point for logistics and delivery, supporting all team members as necessary
• Handling contracts, invoices, travel bookings and expenses

You possess a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in event management, administration or a coordinating position. Strong command of English and, ideally, at least one other language is preferred. We expect you to possess excellent organization and time management skills as well as a very good command of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). You are a self-starting, flexible and customer-oriented team player with excellent communication skills, willing to work in a highly demanding environment and ready to juggle multiple priorities.

Please apply through http://www.weforum.org/en/about/Careers/index.htm and follow site to Careers in New York.