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About the Role

BAND is seeking an experienced individual to support the board, management, and team in planning, implementing, and communicating network activities, member organization, and potentially political work. This role involves independent responsibility for events and association projects, with a focus on event management and project/program work. The position offers direct collaboration with leadership and partners, serving as a central point of contact for members and stakeholders. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy taking responsibility while also handling operational tasks, from concept and cost planning to managing participant lists and follow-up communications.

Responsibilities

Independently manage events and association projects from conception to post-event follow-up.
Focus approximately 50% on event management and 50% on project and program work.
Work directly with the board, management, and partners.
Serve as the primary contact person for many members and stakeholders.
Handle event planning, including concept development, cost planning, participant lists, name badges, and follow-up emails.
Manage the German Business Angels Day, network and community formats, and award formats (Business Angel of the Year, Exit of the Year).
Design, organize, and execute events in person, digitally, and hybrid formats, including developing new formats.
Oversee conception, budgeting, budget control, and management of service providers.
Conduct post-event activities such as evaluation, feedback collection, billing, documentation, and format development.
Provide administrative support for team acquisition, sponsor and partner management, organization, grantors, studies, and publications.
Contribute additional qualifications in areas like social media, events, or digital automation.

Requirements

Experience and/or completed commercial training, a Bachelor's degree, or comparable qualification.
Experience with the startup and early-stage ecosystem.
Enthusiasm and curiosity for innovation and challenges.
Several years of professional experience in event and/or project management, preferably in an association, agency, startup, or innovation/finance environment.
Proven experience in independently managing larger events.
Suitable backgrounds include working in a startup, hub, incubator, accelerator, or similar organization.
Strong hands-on mentality: strategic thinking combined with operational execution and independence.
Excellent organizational and self-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Confident and reliable demeanor.
Very good written and spoken German, good English.
High level of diligence in data handling.
Practical experience with AI applications, CRM systems, etc.
Excellent communication skills in German.
High degree of initiative, quick comprehension, and structured work approach.
Willingness to be present at up to three nationwide events per year.

Skills

Event Management
Project Management
Program Management
Network Activities Planning
Member Organization
Political Work and Communication
Budgeting
Budget Control
Service Provider Management
Event Conception
Event Implementation
Event Post-processing
Acquisition Support
Sponsor Management
Partner Management
Organizational Skills
Self-Management Skills
Communication Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Data Handling
AI Applications
CRM Systems
Social Media
Digital Automation

Location

Berlin
Remote-Hybrid

Work Type

Part-time
Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Commercial Training
Bachelor's Degree
Comparable Qualification

Benefits

Opportunity to gain professional experience in national-level association work.
Key role with significant creative freedom at the intersection of startups, investors, and politics.
Access to a network.
Visibility through active participation in important industry events and direct contact with the network.
Short decision-making processes.
Collegial and supportive work environment.
Part-time work option (20-30 hours/week).
Flexible working hours.
Attractive office in Berlin.

About the Company

Business Angels Deutschland (BAND) e. V. is the umbrella organization for business angels and their networks in Germany, established in 1998.
BAND acts as an aggregator and think tank for the nationwide business angel ecosystem, promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening early-stage startup financing.
The organization highlights the economic significance of startups and private early-stage investments, actively representing the ecosystem to policymakers and the public.
BAND identifies optimization potential within the startup ecosystem based on practical experience as investors and networkers, contributing to the professionalization of early-stage financing in Germany.
BAND relies on a strong network and dedicated individuals, operating as a small, effective team supported by a large volunteer network of business angels, regional networks, and partner organizations.
The work environment is characterized by short communication channels, significant scope for initiative, and a willingness from everyone to contribute actively.