Program Lead Venture Café at CIC – Warsaw

Program Lead Venture Caf

Are you ready to be at the heart of Warsaw's innovation scene? Venture Caf Warsaw is on the lookout for a passionate Program Lead to support the coordination of our flagship Thursday Gathering and lead other groundbreaking initiatives.
Join us in creating a dynamic and inclusive community where innovators connect, collaborate, and drive change. If you're excited about making a real impact and fostering a vibrant ecosystem, you belong at Venture Caf Warsaw!
VENTURE CAFE, WARSAWVenture Caf Warsaw launched in 2019 alongside strategic partner CIC Warsaw. Venture Caf Warsaw partners with companies, public entities, NGOs and variety of and organizations that are evolving business, education, technology, social justice, science and the arts within Warsaw and beyond. Our flagship Thursday Gathering convenes hundreds of creative, resourceful people who are just as invested in improving life on this planet as you are. Recently we have developed more programs fostering collaboration and innovation, broadening the scope of our activity.
ABOUT CICCIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation communities. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, CIC is one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and coworking options, providing a platform for the worlds most impactful entrepreneurs to innovate better and faster.
We have locations in Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Providence, Rotterdam, St. Louis, Warsaw, and Tokyo and are growing into other cities, within the US and abroad. CIC has supported over 6,000 startups, growth companies, and branches of larger organizations, representing for-profit, mission-driven, and non-profit sectors across a wide array of industries.
CIC co-founded a number of mission-aligned organizations including Venture Caf, CICs primary public benefit programming partner, and CIC Health, offering COVID-19 testing services to companies and the public.
We invite you to explore all our openings and learn more about our teams here.
ABOUT VENTURE CAF GLOBAL INSTITUTE (VCGI) & Venture Caf Global Institute (VCGI) began in 2009 within the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Massachusetts, aiming to connect people, ideas, and resources globally. Today, it has grown into a worldwide movement, facilitating over 660,000 connections among innovators, creatives, and leaders across cities like Boston, St. Louis, Fukuoka, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Tokyo. VCGI's mission is to drive global change by building a community of communities focused on solving humankinds biggest challenges.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORKDevelop and coordinate ongoing events and programs (e.g community gatherings, acceleration programs, grants, speaker series) that align with organizational priorities. Manage all event logistics: Coordinate recurring programs, including scheduling, venue setup, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up. Work with leadership to strengthen the organizations brand as a connector and thought leader in the community. Partner with community organizations and key individuals to co-create programming and amplify existing initiatives. Track metrics (i.e. marketing, attendance, quality, value, etc.) and submit a monthly report to the Venture Caf Director. Research and implement innovative event formats to increase accessibility, inclusion, and engagement. Advance the mission of Venture Caf Warsaw which is to enhance and grow Warsaws innovation community by working to make it more diverse, inclusive, accessible and better connected.Coordinate and report engagement of events promotion through digital channels, newsletters, and community outreach, manage the foundations Social Media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) Affiliation with tools as: Wordpress, Mailchip, Google Workspace and Canva is a plus. Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization by attending external events and building meaningful relationships within the community. Guide and coordinate volunteers and ambassadors to ensure smooth event operations. Foster knowledge-sharing and alignment with global or national networks to enhance program impact. Stay up to date with trends in community engagement and event programming to continuously evolve strategies.
ABOUT YOUYou express an exceptional openness and an eager- to-learn mindset.You are willing to work later hours due to event coordination. You are diligent and detail-orientedYou are motivated to grow in your role.You have been involved in innovation, the arts and/or entrepreneurship initiatives, preferably in a founding, leadership, or advocacy role and have an understanding of the innovation process. You believe that innovation and entrepreneurship are instruments to improve the human condition, not ends themselves, and that innovation and entrepreneurship take many forms beyond making apps and creating VC-funded startups. You are familiar with the Warsaw community overall, as well as its innovation community, its key players, and believe in its potential for growth. An extensive social network in this community is desirable, as well as the ability to build local partnerships. You understand regions most pressing challenges and embrace them as opportunities for change and problem-solving.
YOU HAVEA bachelors degree in any field. Advanced degrees add significant value. Experience with event envisioning, curation, planning, and implementation.Availability to work at the biweekly Venture Caf Thursday Gathering from 210pm, with the ability to adjust working hours accordingly (e.g. taking equivalent time off on the following day), and to coordinate or attend events outside of the regular 95 schedule.Knowledge of Warsaws innovation community, key influencers, networks and organizations.English language proficiency.Excellent organizational, project, and task management skills.Great hospitality skills able to keep community members engaged and happy even while resolving problems. Be able to enforce the Venture Caf credo/guidelines in a friendly but firm fashion. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and an excellent listener. Natural comfort with public speaking, in formal and informal settings, is key. Ability to communicate and collaborate across sectors and silos. A diplomatic and consensus-oriented approach to decision-making. An appreciation for the role of design and aesthetics in creating better communication tools, spaces, products, and services. Attention to detail, understanding that form is as important as function. Familiarity with social media channels and ability to leverage them as part of your work. Global outlook with local roots and commitment. Clear views and positions without being dogmatic. Not a yes-person.Strong relationship with technology. Familiarity with Google Apps, Mailchimp and WordPress, a big plusWillingness for domestic and international travel as needed.
OUR OFFER Compensation is within 8500 - 9500 z gross range, depending on experience. Full-time employment contract (no B2B option). Private medical care (family or individual plan). City transportation card (ZTM). Access to my-benefit platform. PPK (optional). Access to the coworking space for a family member or close person Hybrid work model. You will work three days per week in the office, with Thursdays required as a core in-office day. Necessary tools for work (laptop and phone). Allocated budget for training (customized to specific requirements of the role and organization's objectives).
Please submit your application in English. Thank you!

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