Program & Event Manager - Osaka, JP
Osaka, JP
CIC Offices – Events /
Full-time /
On-site
CIC & LSIC is looking for a personable and highly organized individual to market and manage event coordination operations, foster relationships with the local innovation ecosystem, and support event programs that will benefit our community. This is an exciting, full-time opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of professional experience developing, curating, marketing, and leading events and programming in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Event Manager will connect our clients, collaborative partners, and the local community to enrich our growing innovation ecosystem.
ABOUT CIC & LSIC (Life Science Innovation Campus operated by Nippon Life & CIC) - TBD
CIC builds and operates a global network of innovation campuses where startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities connect, work, and grow. Founded in 1999, CIC manages more than 1.5M square meters of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops innovation-related programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class innovation consulting.
Life Science Innovation Campus operated by Nippon Life & CIC (LSIC) will combine workspace and high-impact programming to become a physical center of gravity for the innovation community and help to connect the region to the global innovation ecosystem, notably featuring a unique medical complex in Japan dedicated to life science related industries. This strategic expansion marks CIC’s third innovation campus in Japan and 11th global location. Furthermore, LSIC will include small-scale offices and incubator spaces for industry-academia-hospital collaboration by occupying the 8F & 9F of the Nakanoshima Qross Building. This location will house approximately 123 private offices, a coworking space with approximately 30 seats, conference rooms, a kitchen/cafe space, a game room, and other amenities shared by tenants.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK
As an Event Manager at LSIC, your day-to-day responsibilities involve orchestrating a diverse range of events that serve as pivotal platforms for entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members to connect and learn with like-minded individuals. This includes planning and executing industry-specific gatherings, startup workshops, and community engagement events with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Potential responsibilities will include:
• Establishing and maintaining proactive relationships with LSIC clients and partners, clearly communicating CIC & LSIC’s Events program philosophy and guidelines for hosting various events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Managing the Events team's annual budget, developing the Events program's objectives and initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and partners, and engaging in ROI analysis and community feedback mechanisms to refine CIC's event offerings.
• Managing all facets of event execution at LSIC, from initial inquiries and event coordination to post-event evaluation. This includes handling logistics, utilizing event management software, coordinating with building management, ensuring policy compliance, and leveraging marketing channels for event promotion in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of event spaces and AV equipment, suggesting and implementing improvements. Coordinating event staffing, setup, and breakdown with CIC staff, acting as a support resource to ensure smooth event operations.
• Supporting marketing initiatives through maintaining strong relationships with key Osaka organizations, helping to inform local market priorities, identifying marketing opportunities, and tracking and analyzing outcomes.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate for the Event Manager role is a service-oriented individual who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments and exhibits exceptional organizational and communication skills. This candidate is also versatile, comfortable with ambiguity, and possesses a creative mindset for problem-solving and improving event offerings. Additionally, they have a knack for technology, with an understanding of A/V equipment and event data tracking systems, and a creative flair for design and engagement, leveraging social media and design tools to enhance event experiences.
YOU HAVE
• At least 3-5 years of experience coordinating corporate events (experience with social justice, community organizing, or community building strongly preferred).
• Experience in event promotion, marketing, and engagement strategies, data collection, and collaborative relationships.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends and to attend community events on behalf of CIC.
• An understanding of Osaka and community organizations and engagement is preferred.
• Ability to legally work in Japan. CIC is unable to sponsor visas for this role at this time.
• Native proficiency in Japanese, strong communication skills in English.
OUR OFFER
• Competitive salary, adjusted to match your experience.
• Permanent contract.
• Laptop and mobile phone as your working tools.
• Access to global CIC locations.
• Commuting / transportation allowance.
Please submit your application in English. Thank you!
CIC welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status or disability. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
