We are looking for a creative and highly organized Events & Partnerships Associate to support the planning, coordination, and execution of events and partnership initiatives for COLABS KSA. This role will be instrumental in establishing our presence in the local startup and creative ecosystem and will work closely with the team in Pakistan.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about startups, community engagement, and bringing people together - perfect for someone young and motivated who wants to grow in the innovation space.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute community events, panels, networking sessions, and ecosystem meetups
- Coordinate with vendors, partners, and collaborators for seamless event logistics
- Handle event marketing support - invites, RSVPs, social content coordination with the design & marketing team
Ecosystem & Partnership Engagement
Build relationships with local startups, accelerators, incubators, universities, and ecosystem playersSupport outreach efforts for collaborations and partnershipsRepresent COLABS at local startup events, exhibitions, and ecosystem forumsCross-Team Coordination
Work closely with the Growth & Partnerships team in Pakistan to align on event calendar, programming themes, and partnership goalsMaintain consistent communication and reporting between KSA and Pakistan teamsAssist in executing programs or initiatives that may be co-led between markets (e.g., cohort launches, founder talks, networking)Requirements
1–3 years of experience in event coordination, partnerships, community engagement, or marketingStrong interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and the creative economyExcellent communication and organizational skillsFluent in Arabic and English (spoken & written)Comfortable in fast-paced environmentsSelf-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to multitaskSeniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Management and ManufacturingIndustries
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