event manager

The employer is looking for a:

event assistant (reported profession)

Tasks:

• based on work programs, service needs, and priorities established by superiors, respectively their instructions, performs individually or in a group activities aimed at the realization of city events and manifestations, ensuring their operational coordination and guaranteeing the necessary connection between the various subjects and services involved

In particular:

• organizes and coordinates operationally events of high relevance and organizational complexity, autonomously managing the various phases and ensuring the connection between the subjects, services, and suppliers involved, in compliance with the objectives, deadlines, and assigned resources
• collaborates with superiors and colleagues in defining work plans, identifying tasks, responsibilities, and timing of the various organizational phases
• supports the event staff in operational management and the annual programming of activities
• ensures, when necessary, the presence and correct operational conduct of events on the field
• is responsible for the monitoring and compliance with the budget relating to events within their competence
• ensures the correct and timely sharing of information with artists, involved personnel, and internal and external partners
• manages dossiers and specific requests relating to collaborations and/or event projects
• collaborates with the "Comunicazione e marketing" organizational unit in the realization of contents and promotional materials relating to events
• participates in the ideation and development activities of new events and projects
• processes the administrative practices relating to events within their competence
• maintains regular contact with internal and external partners of the municipal Administration for all matters pertaining to their field of employment
• researches, collects, examines, and prepares data, tables, statistics, documents, and information

Requirements:

• previous experience in the sector of at least 3 years
• academic training or higher diploma in an area suitable for the function (for example tourism, hotel, communication, event management, marketing, economics, etc.). Candidates not in possession of the aforementioned training may also be considered, provided they have proven and multi-year professional experience demonstrating suitability for the position
• proven professional experience gained in the organization and/or operational coordination of events, preferably of high relevance and organizational complexity
• strong personal interest in events in a broad sense
• ability to interface effectively with the various stakeholders (staff, suppliers, internal/external partners, etc.) involved in the organization of events and to ensure the necessary connection and operational coordination, promoting collaboration and synergies
• planning, organization, management, and control skills
• negotiation, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• dynamism, flexibility, adaptability, and spirit of initiative
• administrative and editorial skills
• correctness, precision, and sense of responsibility
• orientation towards quality, spirit of innovation, and reliability
• aptitude for both independent and group work
• ease of interpersonal communication and good relational skills
• availability to work irregular hours, also outside regular hours and on holidays, according to service needs
• adequate computer skills (Windows environment)
• excellent knowledge of the Italian language (at mastery/C1 level or equivalent or higher) and good knowledge of the German and/or French and/or English language (at autonomy/B1 level or equivalent or higher)
• possession of a category B driving license constitutes a preferential qualification.

Employment details:

• workplace Lugano
• employment at 80%
• employment immediately, permanent contract
• provides service outside regular hours and on holidays according to service needs
• other work assignments compatible with their function and skills may be assigned to them
• salary remuneration based on the CCL of the sector

Interested persons must submit their application in electronic format through the online portal of the Città di Lugano (https://egov.lugano.ch/). The competition notice will be available starting from 10.09.2026.