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Role Overview
The Projects Assistant will support the Berlin-based partnerships team in carrying out everyday activities that facilitate the smooth-running of bespoke events that Apolitical designs with and for our partners.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage internal business processes, such as maintaining databases of key contacts and organising colleagues’ participation in events
- Support the logistical planning of international conferences and evening events such as organising travel plans, catering, key event communication and tracking participants
- Facilitating groups at events
- Research key areas of interest and experts in the field for event proposals
- Compile data and analytics for quarterly partner reports
- Develop and update media lists and prepare media pitches
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders
- Communicate with senior members of government and the third sector
- Write grant progress reports for donors
- Use online tools to graphic design company marketing materials
- Copy edit and proofread proposals, marketing materials and presentations
- Offer business support to colleagues with attendance at key events, such as calendar management, research and speech writing
- Take on other duties as requested
Role Requirements
- Highly organised and methodical self-starter who has an excellent eye for detail
- Up to 3 years experience working in a start up or other dynamic and fast-paced work place
- Interest in public policy, systems change, and social business
- Keen sense of the news/news cycles
- Previous experience working on high-level events and conferences
- Fluent in English, any further languages a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to work autonomously and take initiative, offering up suggestions to improve practices or systems where needed
- Able to balance competing priorities and multiple projects and manage time effectively
- Good familiarity with Microsoft Office and GSuite
- Visual communications skills a plus
To apply, please submit your application via this link