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World Economic Forum · 17 hours ago

Industry Communities Specialist, Information and Community Technology

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

The World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from various sectors to improve the state of the world. They are seeking an Industry Communities Specialist to coordinate activities across the Communications & Technology and Media, Entertainment and Sport industry communities, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with the team's strategic goals.

AssociationBusiness DevelopmentCommunitiesEducationGovernment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinating and supporting the activities of the Communications & Technology (C&T) and Media, Entertainment and Sport (MES) Industry Communities, and ensuring efficient operations

Communicating with external and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of quality industry communities and related activities in a timely manner

Serving as the team’s internal point of contact for the management of Forum-wide internal processes and activities relevant to the both the C&T and MES industry communities

Conduct desktop research on company news, strategic priorities and major investments to inform the curation of the Forum value proposition for partners in these industries; providing research and organization support to team as needed

Providing support for the maintenance of the C&T and MES industry communities’ records in our systems and databases (e.g., Governors and Strategy Officers Communities)

Contribute to the operational efficiency of the team by supporting and coordinating industry communities’ activities and making best use of current and future process and digital tools

Ensure seamless execution of the communities’ activities and workshops across all Forum events

Respond to requests in a timely manner, provide administrative support as needed and ensure industry communities’ records are kept up to date

Identify areas for continuous improvement and streamlining of the team’s process and approach

Qualification

Strategy coordinationProcess improvementProject managementMicrosoft OfficeSalesforceVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailSelf-driven

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

2+ years of relevant experience with a focus on strategy coordination, project management and/or process improvement

Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and manage expectations of senior executives and their staff with confidence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel) and Salesforce

Ability to thrive in a demanding environment and handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Demonstrate excellent organizational, project and time management skills, and possess high attention to detail

Exceptional organizational skills and a strong work ethic

Responsible, independent, and self-driven; Self-starting, independent thinker who thrives as a flexible team player