The Microsoft Reactor team is looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative Event Planner to help provide operational and event management of our Reactor Tel Aviv. In collaboration with our worldwide team, this individual will be responsible for planning and ensuring the long-term vision of the Tel Aviv Reactor and development of both an online and onsite event strategy for both internal and external users. The position requires a dynamic person to work closely and effectively across a diverse group of stakeholders within the organization and with many different teams to help organize, plan and execute operational excellence for our Reactor community and space. It is a fast-paced role that will engage with highly senior level positions within the company and with our partners and the community. This position will represent Microsoft and the Reactor to strengthen and deepen our relationship within tech communities. They will truly be an evangelist for our Reactor and the events and programs that will take place within the Reactor locations around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of an energetic and dedicated team and provides a front row seat in an exciting group which is in growth mode as we redesign how Microsoft engages with the developer community.
Responsibilities
· Execute strategic event planning that will help drive Microsoft engagements, deepen collaboration, and support developer engagements.
· Ability to work across all levels within the organization; including vendor staff, partner teams and senior executive leadership as they deliver content virtually and visit the Reactor locations globally.
· Ensure onsite operations are executed seamlessly.
· Manage ongoing communications with core internal and external partners, community organizers, show organizers, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and aligned execution
· Leverage best practices for event booking and impeccable data entry
· Manage and moderate online events hosted by the Reactor
· Manage event logistics for in-person events
· Build connections internally and externally to collaborate and leverage other key initiatives and programs to maximize impact.
· Manage and update the Reactor Tel Aviv social media channels (FB, Meetup, etc.)
Qualifications
· Exceptional cross-group collaboration skills - In this role, you will need to successfully work independently across many organizations (external and internal) and people
· Planning, Organizing, and Executing – You should enjoy and be effective while running multiple work streams with different cadences and stakeholders
· Audience/Customer focus – You should have an audience-centric mindset and appreciate and prioritize engagement with internal Microsoft groups and the external research audience.
· 2-4 years of experience in event management or project management and organizational skills including creating and maintaining master project and program plans, marketing and communications plans, managing to a budget and schedule, and tracking and mitigating risks.
· You should be incredibly detail oriented and have a passion and interest in technology
· Excellent communication skills in both English and Hebrew is a must
Please send you CV and a cover letter to : ReactorTLV@microsoft.com