Community & Operations Coordinator – Germany

As imec.istart’s Community & Operations Coordinator in Germany, you’ll be one of the most important cornerstones of our German team by supporting the launch and growth of our accelerator program. Together with the Program Manager and Venture Acceleration Managers, you’ll be responsible for running seamless operations of our program activities and team processes. As part of our early team, your impact will be visible from day one as you’ll play a key role in shaping our local way of working and team culture.

About imec.istart

Founded in Belgium in 2011, imec.istart was one of Europe’s first startup accelerators. Over the past decade, we’ve grown into an international accelerator and early-stage investor currently active in The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Germany. Today, we support 370+ startups and scaleups through a strong network of partners and experts.

At imec.istart, we back bold tech startups and their founder teams from day one — with capital, coaching, profound expertise and connections — to globally scale what matters. Our vision is to be Europe’s most trusted long-term partner for early-stage tech startups — helping them scale globally, innovate fearlessly, and shape a better future. In short: Funding startups first, supporting them always!

Imec - one of the world’s premier research centres in nanotechnology – is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium). The imec.istart team is mainly based in Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium, and we also have teams and programs in other locations in different European countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Germany (Heilbronn).

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What you will do

• Own the organization and communication of our German program activities towards all our stakeholders, such as pitching days, workshops, events and more.
• Run the daily operations of our German team, making sure everything works smoothly behind the scenes.
• Help set up and optimize internal tools and processes. Think team tooling, data capture, cohort management, CRM, etc.
• Collaborate closely with the German Program Manager, Venture Acceleration Managers, and other (future) team members to deliver a seamless experience for startups and other stakeholders.
• Be the go-to person for (practical) questions from colleagues, startups, and partners.
• Support marketing and outreach, such as preparing and distributing materials that make our program shine.
• Represent imec.istart in the local and international ecosystem, building relationships with partners, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating processes and suggesting smart enhancements.
• Handle administrative tasks like invoicing, reporting, and documentation.
• Playing your part in helping to standardize our global operations and sharing best practices by collaborating with the Operations Coordinators of other countries.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a master’s or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in administration, event management, communication, or a related field.
• You are looking for a payroll position (not a freelance contract).
• You’re a hands-on multitasker who loves coordinating diverse activities and making things happen.
• You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You are digitally savvy, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with HubSpot, Salesforce or other relevant tools.
• You’re customer-obsessed and thrive when working with a variety of stakeholders.
• You have excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and German. You have a keen interest in and understanding of the latest trends in technology, innovation and business.
• You are the embodiment of the entrepreneurial mindset, including innovation and flexibility in everything you do.
• You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment and are a true team player.
• You combine a hands-on approach with a strategic overview, achieving goals efficiently.
• You are looking for a dynamic and varied role in a stimulating environment.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.