Event Assistant

The German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter (GACC-CO) is looking to fill the position of Event Assistant. As a 501(C6) membership-based organization, the GACC is devoted to the improvement of investment and trade relations between Germany and the state of Colorado. The GACC is an integral part of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) with 150 offices in 93 countries around the globe.  

The Event Assistant will be responsible for the organization and execution of events and projects dedicated to the German and international business community of Colorado. These events include roundtables, panel sessions, networking receptions, delegations, webinars, and more.  

This position is ideal for an international-minded, self-motivated, and curious individual looking to help play a role in shaping the future of the organization. As part of a small staff of five, we value supporting each other, but we also offer trust and independence to create new project concepts.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Organization of projects and events 
• Scheduling, management & organization of regular business events with the goal of providing business and social networking platforms for the members of the GACC-CO  
• Support the organization of business delegations between Colorado and Germany  
• Managing communications for events such as invitation management, newsletters, EDMs, social media, etc. in collaboration with other team members 
• Managing all events’ finances incl. budgeting, invoicing, payments, etc. in collaboration with other team members 
• Development of new event formats 
• Working closely with the Event Manager and Executive Director to develop new event formats - and defining key topics and industries for those 
• Event resource maintenance  
• Creating and maintaining a list of event locations in the Denver area 
• Supporting the office manager with organization of external events at the German American Treffpunkt 
• Christkindlmarkets and other culture events 
• Support the project managers of the Christkindlmarkets with organizational tasks as needed. This may include content creation for websites, social media, as well as scheduling of entertainment, coordination of marketing materials, etc. 
• Support onsite management of the Christkindlmarkets as needed during the months of November and December 
• Support other culture events as needed 

Qualifications: 

• Must be based in Denver 
• Must be eligible to live and work in the United States 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Event Management, International Business, Marketing, or related fields 
• Min. of 2 years of work/internship experience preferred 
• German language is a plus 
• International background or experience is a plus 
• Experience in event and project management strongly preferred 
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and to foster a positive work environment 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames 
• Ability to work effectively at both detail and big-picture levels to drive projects forward 

Compensation: $ 45,000 – $ 55,000 target earnings annually based on experience and qualifications 

Benefits: 

• Hybrid office schedule 
• Health stipend 
• Save harbor 401k plan 
• Phone Stipend 
• Work From Home Flexibility 
• 9 Federal Holidays and 3 Floating Days 
• 15 Days PTO  
• Life insurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Unlimited sick leave 

How to apply: Please send your CV together with a short cover letter outlining your motivation and why you are a good fit for this role to sarah.neitzel@gacc-co.org