Description

Reporting to the Communications Officer, the ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of both event management and community building, adeptly managing everything from conceptualisation and detailed planning to seamless execution and post-event insights. Your comprehensive 360° vision will be essential in creating impactful events and fostering a thriving community that resonates with SPI’s mission and strategic goals.

Location: Energypolis Campus, Sion
Entry date: 15 October 2025, or upon agreement
Duration: CDD (limited contract duration) until 31 December 2026

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Event coordination: from strategic planning, venue selection, logistics, coordination with partners to budget management & on-site coordination

• Online community building and engagement: using social media channels to foster interaction among SPI’s community around the events

• Content creation: developing and sharing content related to event promotion

• Analytics and reporting: analysing community engagement data and reporting on the success of events and community initiatives

• Collaboration & communication: working closely with SPI’s Communications Officer and the whole SPI team to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment

Profile:

• Excellent organisational and project management skills

• Ability to conceptualise in a 360° manner and attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• Creative thinking, problem-solving skills and diplomacy

• Able to generate enthusiasm and take ownership for projects

• Excellent writing and speaking abilities to create clear and original engaging content for target audiences

• Good experience in social media platforms, community and website management tools

• Critical approach to AI tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Sensitivity to sustainability principles and best practices

Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in event management, communications or equivalent (bachelor).

• Proven experience with event coordination, and content creation for multi-channel distribution (print, digital).

• Excellent knowledge of content creation programmes, web and office tools and platforms (Adobe Creative Suite or open-source equivalents, Microsoft Office 360, WordPress, etc).

• Fluent in English and French or German

• Interest in polar and high-altitude regions and climate topics

What we offer

• Working in a small team committed to supporting cutting-edge science in the fascinating and fast-changing polar environment

• The possibility of partial home office and at least 2 days/week in the office

• New offices in Sion, Valais, within a vibrant science campus in the middle of rich outdoor opportunities