Hanken Venture Studio Community Manager

Hanken Venture Studio invites applications for the COMMUNITY MANAGER positions starting during September 2022 to 31 May 2024 

Hanken Venture Studio is a think tank and accelerator aiming to help individuals turn their ideas into start-ups, scale-ups, non-profit organisations and for individuals to achieve significant growth. 

We offer a stimulating work environment with a professional and social mix of students and alumni, Hanken faculty and staff, and other collaboration partners. The Venture Studio is a newly renovated space neighboring the Hanken Business Lab and we are inviting you to be a part of the next chapter of entrepreneurship at Hanken. The role of the Community Manager involves participation in the running of the day-to-day operations, managing the entrepreneurial community and activities as well as leading the various programs created in Helsinki. 

The work includes, but is not limited to, the following main tasks:

• Coordinating Hanken Venture Studio activities and programs together with and under the guidance of the Venture Lead.
• Managing the entrepreneurial community and its activities
• Strategizing and improving the program, activities and offerings.
• Together with and under the guidance of the Venture Studio Lead assisting in developing partner programmes for the benefit of the companies, students and alumni
• Contributing to a good and functional working environment for everyone working in the premises 
• You will have an opportunity to be a part of molding the next chapter of venture creation at Hanken, right from the start
• You are also warmly welcome to participate in the Hanken Business Lab and Venture Studio open events.

We are looking for a MSc-level graduate in business or economics who is well-organised with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Competency in standard software and social media is essential. Experience in community management and accelerator programs is a big plus. The successful candidate is proficient in spoken and written English.

The position is a full-time role 37,5 hours/week with flexible office hours to be jointly decided upon. The salary is c. 4 000-4 150 euro/ month depending on your exam, work experience and other merits. The trial period is three months. 

Enquiries may be directed to Venture Lead Ronny Eriksson, e-mail ronny.eriksson@hanken.fi, mobile +358 50 517 7908.

An application letter, including a CV shall be submitted via Hanken’s recruitment database LAURA (link below) by 26.8.2022. Other relevant documents (e.g., certificates, recommendations) may be submitted with the application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, all interviews will take place 28-31 August 2022.

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