About the Swiss Startup Association

The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the national voice of Swiss startups with more than 1’900 members. We represent, connect, and support startups across Switzerland, actively shaping a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in collaboration with founders, investors, corporates, and public institutions.

Tasks

To strengthen our presence in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie), we are looking for a motivated and well-connected Partnership & Event manager to join our team on a part-time basis. The candidate must be based in Romandie, ideally in the Lausanne or Geneva area.

Requirements

Your Role

As Partnership & Event Manager – Romandie, you will develop regional events and partnerships while acting as the local ambassador of the Swiss Startup Association. You will work closely with the national team based in Winterthur, our board member from Lausanne, and play a key role in growing the startup ecosystem in Romandie.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and execute startup-focused events (founder drinks, panels, partner workshops)
• Build and maintain new strategic partnerships in Romandie
• Attract and grow the Romandie startup membership base
• Represent and promote the Swiss Startup Association in Romandie
• Collaborate with marketing and communications on event promotion
• Identify new opportunities to increase visibility, impact, and membership in the region

Your Profile

• Live in Romandie, good knowledge of the startup and innovation ecosystem of the region
• Experience in event management, partnerships, business development, or the Swiss startup ecosystem
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with high autonomy
• Fluent in French and English

Start: Spring or by arrangement. The application deadline is 13 March 2026.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to engage with the Swiss startup ecosystem in the Romandie.
• Direct access to Switzerland’s most relevant founders, investors, policymakers, and innovation leaders.
• A dynamic and growing organization.
• Flexible working conditions.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that the application deadline is 13 March 2026.