In spring 2025, we will open a new lab for innovation in education in close collaboration with the City of Vienna and a variety of other partners. Our goal is to create a new space where educators, initiatives, supporters, interest groups, and decision-makers in politics, business, and administration can connect, meet, and learn from one another. In this way, the most impactful solutions and innovations can spread quickly and be implemented as soon as possible in kindergartens, schools, and across the education system.
We are looking for a Space & Events Lead to join us and create an inspiring place where people love to come together. Take responsibility for space design, reception, and event organization, manage bookings professionally, and contribute to the continuous development of the space, including achieving “Green Event” certification and maintaining the highest social standards.
This role is part of a new team at Impact Hub Education gGmbH, a charitable subsidiary of Impact Hub Vienna, aimed at enabling innovations and collaborations within the education system. Impact Hub is a globally leading network for innovation, with locations in over 100 cities across 60 countries. Since 2009, we have established three locations in Vienna and over 3,000 m² of space focused on entrepreneurship (Impact Hub), climate neutrality & circular economy (Climate Lab), and healthcare systems (Future Health Lab).
- Space hosting and management: Ensuring an inspiring and functional space concept, organizing maintenance, cleaning services, and procurement, while closely collaborating with suppliers and service providers.
- Reception and guest support: Welcoming and providing comprehensive support to visitors and members, assisting with inquiries and technical needs, and ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
- Event management and delivery: Planning and executing events, including logistics, room preparation, and coordinating catering, technical equipment, and supporting staff.
- Efficient booking management: Managing room and event bookings through an online system and proactively communicating with clients and partners.
- Continuous development: Contributing to certification as a "Green Event Space" and continuously improving accessibility and user experience of the space.
- A passion for education and creating inspiring spaces.
- Hands-on approach, flexibility, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability and enthusiasm to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, organize high-level events, and maintain intensive communication.
- High standards for work organization, prioritization, self-management, and work quality.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in German, with good proficiency in English.
- At least three years of experience in a comparable role, such as hospitality, catering, event management, or office management.
- Valid work permit for Austria.
- Opportunities for growth and learning in a creative and entrepreneurial team.
- Daily interaction with a community committed to equitable and innovative education.
- Being part of the launch of a new venture within an established structure.
- Access to all offerings from Impact Hub, Climate Lab, and Future Health Lab.
- Volunteer days, professional development, team activities, partner offers, and more.
- Flexible work environment including hybrid work options and flexible working hours.
- High autonomy and responsibility through work within a team structure based on Holacracy, offering independence and self-management.
- Working Hours: 30-40 hours per week with a flexible work schedule.
- Start Date: February 2025
- Compensation: The annual salary for full-time employees ranges between €34.720 and €45.276 gross, depending on education, qualifications, and experience, in accordance with our internal salary structure. The salary is subject to an annual inflation adjustment (first adjustment in March 2025).
- Work Location: New central city location, with shared access to Impact Hub (1070), Climate Lab (1090), and Future Health Lab (1100).
Please send your resume and a description of your motivation, as well as why you are the right person for the position, in any format (e.g., video, poster, document, etc.) via the following form.
We look forward to receiving your application by December 8, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please Note
We are committed to diversity, openness, and mutual respect. All applications are evaluated solely based on professional qualifications, without regard to ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other diversity characteristics. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and industries and are dedicated to building a team with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.