Event Coordinator

Company Description Startup Story® is dedicated to amplifying the voices of startups and making their journeys visible and inspiring to a global audience. The platform highlights the challenges, triumphs, and lessons behind building successful businesses, with a strong focus on education and inspiration. Startup Story® is inclusive by design, showcasing entrepreneurs from major hubs as well as tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and recognizing the unique hurdles they face. By spotlighting these founders, the organization aims to bridge gaps in visibility, provide support, and nurture a vibrant, diverse startup ecosystem. Team members join a mission-driven environment committed to resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Role Description The Event Coordinator at Startup Story® is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that feature startup stories, including panel discussions, networking sessions, workshops, and community meetups. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating event logistics, managing timelines and budgets, liaising with venues and vendors, and overseeing registration and attendee communication. The Event Coordinator will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations, engaging programming, and a positive experience for speakers, sponsors, and participants. The role also involves on-site event supervision, troubleshooting, post-event reporting, and gathering feedback to continuously improve future events.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Event Planning and Event Management skills, including the ability to coordinate logistics, schedules, and resources.
Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Customer Service skills to engage attendees, speakers, partners, and vendors professionally.
Candidates should possess Sales skills to support sponsorship outreach, partner relationships, and event revenue opportunities.
Candidates should have strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to handle multiple events and tasks simultaneously.
Candidates should be comfortable working on-site in New Delhi, with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required by event schedules.
Relevant experience in events, community building, or startup ecosystems is beneficial; a diploma or degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is an advantage.

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