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Holcim Foundation Events & Communications Coordinator

Requisition ID:  15541
Location: 

Zurich, Zurich, CH, CH-­8050

Pay Type: 

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About The Foundation:

 

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the global movement for sustainable architecture, design, and construction. The Foundation supports change-accelerators through its renowned international Awards competition, educational programs and knowledge-exchange events, championing ideas that lead to a healthier planet and thriving communities.

 

Role overview:

 

The Events & Communications Coordinator is a highly organized and proactive professional responsible for planning, executing, and promoting the Holcim Foundation's events and related communication materials. This role is crucial for amplifying the foundation's outreach, building a strong professional and student network, and strengthening existing stakeholder relationships. By blending strong event management with excellent communication and content creation skills, you will ensure the success and maximum impact of the Foundation’s initiatives related to sustainability and the built environment.

 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end management of all foundation events, including developing detailed timelines, managing venue logistics, and overseeing associated budgets.
  • Build and expand a diverse and influential network by collaborating with the foundation  team to identify, invite, and coordinate speakers and participants for each event, from academic and professional backgrounds.
  • Manage event-related communications, including the design of invitations, handling registration processes, and ensuring effective post-event follow-up.
  • Generate compelling content by synthesizing event insights and outcomes into engaging communication materials, such as articles, reports, and videos.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to strategically promote events and their resulting outputs to a wider external audience.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as attendance and network member engagement, to measure and communicate the network's growth and event outcomes to leadership.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in event planning and management, with a track record of successfully organizing public or professional events.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, engaging materials.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for effectively engaging with partners, speakers, and vendors.
  • A strong history of seamless collaboration and teamwork with internal teams and external partners.
  • A genuine interest and passion for sustainable development, particularly in architecture and urban planning.

 

Benefits:

We provide benefits designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth, and create  opportunities to work with a growing body of committed experts who are tackling some of the planet’s biggest challenges. 

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic working environment with attractive benefits? We are looking for colleagues to join our team to build progress for people and the planet.

Please submit your CV, a motivation letter and relevant documents with information on the career portal. No agencies can be considered.

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