Entrepreneurship & Community Coordinator
The ETH AI Center is one of the largest university centers in the world for artificial intelligence with over 110 Professors from all 16 departments of ETH Zurich and over 1'400 PhD students & post-docs. We strive to push the boundaries of AI research, foster innovation, and drive impactful projects.
Project background
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on and organized Entrepreneurship & Community coordinator to operate at the heart of execution within our ETH AI Center’s Entrepreneurship team. partnerships with VCs and service providers) that support our growing community of affiliated startups. From organizing events to onboarding startups and running community programs, this person will be actively making things happen on the ground. Take full ownership of executing community-building efforts for affiliated startups and entrepreneurial initiatives at the ETH AI Center.
Take ownership of community building by being a visible and engaged presence – actively participate in events, foster direct and meaningful relationships with startups, and maintain strong, ongoing connections with founders and partners.
Operate and manage ongoing programs like the AI Launchpad, ensuring tasks are completed, timelines are met, and participants are fully supported.
Identify and reach out to new potential partners, service providers, and collaborators who can bring direct value to affiliated startups.
Manage the operational process of onboarding new startups to the ETH AI Center – from first contact through to official affiliation.Develop a strong local network to grow the affiliated startup community and strengthen entrepreneurial initiatives at the ETH AI Center.
Plan, organize, and run the entrepreneurship contributions at events such as the AI + X Summit and AI House Davos – including logistics, scheduling, communication, and onsite execution.
Create and schedule content for digital and social media channels to engage the startup community and promote activities.
Proven ability and motivation to independently set up and manage projects.
Excellent organizational skills and a talent for communication, facilitating effective interactions with partners and affiliated startups.
Hands-on experience in a startup or startup ecosystem (a plus).
Exceptional communication skills and communicating clearly and confidently, both in person and in writing – English fluency is essential, German is a plus.
Brings prior hands-on experience from working in or with startups or startup-support organizations.
Is familiar with the Swiss startup ecosystem (nice to have, not required).
You will play an essential role in shaping the startup community at one of the world’s leading AI centers and will be provided with ample opportunities for professional growth and networking.
We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in
science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,