About AO
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
Main Responsibilities
* Project manage and take ownership of assigned Educational Events in line with AO's Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with Event Specialists and course chairs.
* Foster smooth collaboration within Operational Teams (Event Owners and Event Specialists).
* Build and maintain relationships with Chairperson and Faculty, supporting development of scientific programs, event details, and faculty invitations in given timeline.
* Identify and invite Faculty and Speakers in close collaboration with Course Chairs.
* Closely collaborate with DPS DRIs on event technical support, education grants, and voucher purchases.
* Perform as income/revenue expert by generating revenues through relationship/sales, instructing Event Specialists on available budgets, and coordinating with Event Specialists.
* Manage regional/local community campaigns - booth and symposium management during congresses - including congress presence and new member acquisition.
* Develop local networks by engaging and building strong relationships with local Partners to understand local needs.
* Aquire new members and develop trustful relationships on-site during events, expanding AO networks contributing to AO Education.
* Identify need for collaboration with local agencies/suppliers.
* Annual budget planning for events in assigned countries as part of AOs yearly budgeting cycle.
* For exceptional cases only: Manage local AO governance, e.g., country councils organize governance meetings, support communications to national.
* Accountable for budget of assigned events within country.
Main Requirements
1. University Master or Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education