Network Coordinator

Network Coordinator sought for an impact-oriented and global-reaching not for profit organization

The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) is seeking a self-directed and technology-savvy network coordinator to advance our global agenda to new heights. We are a group of dedicated researchers and practitioners ambitiously working together to help take on some of the world’s most daunting challenges. Our work involves advising, connecting, and advancing innovation districts around the world. They are some of the smartest places on earth that have the capacity to take on complex challenges, such as climate change, cancer, and infectious diseases.

Over the past four years, The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) has designed and executed a Global Network of Innovation Districts. Innovation districts are urban innovation geographies anchored by R&D-rich universities and medical institutions. Their power lies in the growth of a broader ecosystem, which includes companies, startups, schools, workforce training programs and a walkable, accessible environment. To reach this point—where researchers, companies and families are attracted to these districts—is not an easy task.

The Global Network is a peer-to-peer network and a highly structured learning program, with both of these elements being critical to supporting the growth and evolution of these complex places. Today, GIID’s Global Network counts nearly 50 districts with four different tiers of increasingly supportive programming for districts to choose to participate in: Connect, Empower, Advance, and Accelerate.

GIID is seeking a dedicated and experienced Network Coordinator to join our dynamic team. As a Network Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing our network onboarding process, facilitating meetings and relationship management, maintaining our database, and supporting project management.

For people focused on driving change and deeply influenced by engaging with exceptionally ambitious people around the world, please consider this opportunity seriously.

Read more about us and our ambitions on our website: www.giid.org.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Network onboarding: You will establish communication with district leaders, and facilitate the dissemination of surveys, address inquiries, and compile survey responses for team analysis.
• Meetings and Relationship management: i) For online meetings, you will prepare and distribute meeting agendas, coordinate and schedule meetings, and act as the main point of contact. You will also be in charge of post-meeting documentation and communications; ii) For in person events, you will support the team in organizing site visits by coordinating on-the-ground logistics, and conducting follow-ups.
• Database entry and management: You will log and categorize all survey responses into GIID's database, as well as maintain, track, and update district records.
• Project management: You will support the network team with project management using Asana to log and track tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• A minimum of three to five years of experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome/delivery-oriented approach.
• Effective communication skills in written, verbal, and visual formats, tailored for an international audience.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Creative approach to problem-solving with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong grasp of technology and high proficiency with online collaboration software.
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent command of the US English language; proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Experience working globally and/or with remote teams is highly desirable.

Must-have technical skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including the use of these tools for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Asana and SharePoint.
• Experience with AirTable or similar database management software is preferred.

Further information:

This is a full-time contract position, with compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from USD $48,000 - $60,000 per year. This position is fully remote, with 15-30% of work outside of normal business hours, given the global nature of the organization, and requires you to have your own computer and workstation. Business hours are based on Central European Time.

GIID encourages candidates from any and all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences to apply. We are an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, most importantly our team.

To apply:

Please send a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected], include your name and the title of the job position in the subject. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.