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Projektmanager:in Non-Sports-Events & Culture (m/w/d)

  • Standard
  • Düsseldorf
  • Presence / Mobile
  • Fulltime

Job advertisement

Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the next possible date for a
 
Projektmanager:in Non-Sports-Events & Culture (m/w/d)
 
In the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
Full-time / 40 hours per week / temporary contract until late summer 2025.
 
The position is located within the OC in the Non Sports & Culture department. As part of the Non Sports & Culture team, you will be responsible for the implementation of the supporting programme at one of the respective festival locations (focus Bochum, Essen, Duisburg) to create a unique event experience for spectators and student athletes.

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

  •  Programme planning and design: planning, supervision and implementation (organisation, implementation and follow-up) of (sub-)projects in the area of the event's supporting programme; creation and maintenance of festival programme schedules 
  • Programme coordination pre- & on-event: contacting, coordinating & supporting programme partners (associations, clubs, artists, exhibitors),  
    Planning of (partner) areas; management for one of the locations; crew planning (freelancers, volunteers) & support for the respective location;  
  • Interface coordination & management: We are a small core team that works together with many contact partners from various internal departments 
  • Marketing and communication: Support in the creation of marketing materials and communication with festival visitors (website, app) 
  • Budget planning and control: helping to create and monitor the budget for programming and event organisation, including expenditure on artists' fees, technical equipment, staff and other resources 
  • Procurement & project organisation: preparation of tender documents, service specifications and price comparisons; creation of procurement notes; creation of documents (Word, Excel, presentations) for external use (Office 365); preparation and organisation of project meetings, briefings, presentations, documentation  

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

  • Knowledge of event management: At least 2 years of professional experience in project management/ event management in the sports/ cultural and / or major event context 
  • Understanding and passion for major sporting events and events and a flair for sporting, cultural and / or socially relevant trends, as well as creative drive and a hands-on mentality 
  • Organisational skills: Good organisational skills, a structured way of working, quick thinking and the ability to multi-task and prioritise 
  • Communication skills: Strong communication skills in German and English (spoken & written) to interact effectively with internal teams, external service providers and artists 
  • Ability to work in a team: Friendly working style and enjoy teamwork  
  • Initiative and independence: The ability to work independently, take initiative and proactively find solutions to challenges that arise 
  • Flexibility and resilience: The ability to adapt to dynamic demands and independently manage time well. 
  • Other requirements: You have excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Teams), driving licence class B
 
We are a young & growing organisation in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr Innovation Hub. You will play a key role in the Organising Committee in the successful planning and implementation of the FISU Games.

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer:

  • A varied & exciting job with room for creative ideas and your own creative freedom 
  • A dynamic & growing environment with an open & diverse corporate culture   
  • Short decision-making processes with teamwork at eye level   
  • Remuneration based on TV L
  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working 
  • 30 days of leave per year
  • Access to a large network in the field of sporting events 
 
If the personal requirements fit, the job will be evaluated with the remuneration group TV L 11.
 
We are more than just a regular sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally suitable. As an implementation company, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good?

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 04.02.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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