Event Manager (60%)

• Do you feel comfortable in a dynamic environment and are you interested in politics and economics?

• Do you stand out for your organizational talent and communication skills?

• Are you innovative and motivated to organize high-quality events?

• Then we look forward to meeting you!

economiesuisse, the umbrella organization of the Swiss economy, is looking for a dedicated person in the field of communication for its office in Zurich starting January 18, 2027, or by arrangement, as

Event Manager (60%)

60% Zurich

Your Tasks

In this varied role, you will organize and design diverse events such as conferences, a large event (Day of the Economy), media events, and larger internal events of the association.

• You will ensure a high-quality and modern appearance of the umbrella organization of the Swiss economy with innovative formats and convincing events.

• You are responsible for the organization of events and the associated communication. You will develop corresponding concepts for content, program, and accompanying communication of events in close collaboration with the association's management.

• You will invite guests, speakers, and moderators and maintain direct contact with personalities from business and politics.

• You will select locations and technology, settings, and catering, and ensure a smooth execution of the events from A to Z, including convincing event communication before, during, and after the events.

Your Profile

For this demanding task, we are looking for a communicative, creative, and service-oriented personality who enjoys taking responsibility. You are innovative and motivated to continuously develop event and live communication. Ideally, you have a university or university of applied sciences degree as well as further training or significant professional experience in the event sector.
You have very good MS Office skills and communicate confidently in German, French, and English. You find it easy to work with specific programs such as planning and event tools as well as address databases. You work independently and efficiently and bring exceptional organizational talent and an interest in politics and economics. You are used to maintaining calm even in hectic situations, a winning demeanor is part of your nature, and you enjoy working in a lively team.

We Offer

You can expect a varied activity in an exciting environment with decision-makers from politics and economics. We work closely to the current economic policy events. We have a high team spirit, flat hierarchies, and mutual support and willingness to help are a matter of course for us. As part of the communication team, you will work at the pulse of the political communication and public relations of the association. We also offer modern working conditions and contemporary workplaces.

Contact

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your complete documents in electronic form by November 22, 2026, at [email protected]. For inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Silvan Lipp, Head of Communication, at [email protected].