Recruitment Events Coordinator
Key information
- Publication date:21 February 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Route de Berne 301, 1000 Lausanne 25
Join us and shape the future of hospitality today!
EHL's dynamic campuses form a unique network where passionate students, academics and industry experts from over 120 countries come together with a common goal: to develop and disseminate hospitality knowledge, while supporting the sector's continued growth.
We are constantly striving to improve the working environment and personal development opportunities for our more than 800 staff and teachers, who are among the most recognized experts in their respective fields. Since its foundation in 1893, EHL has been widely recognized by the industry and consistently ranked among the world's top hospitality management schools. Everything we do is based on our values of excellence, family and learning, and we are committed to bringing them to life in tangible ways for our employees.
The Undergraduate School Recruitment department at EHL Hospitality Business School is responsible for attracting and engaging prospective students worldwide. It develops and implements strategic initiatives, events, and partnerships to promote EHL’s undergraduate programs. The team leverages digital marketing, outreach activities, and personalized guidance to support candidates in their application journey. Through a strong international presence, it ensures a diverse and talented student body aligned with EHL’s values and excellence.
To join our amazing team, we are looking for a candidate who is not only skilled and passionate about hospitality but also aligns with our leadership principles: transparency, accountability, collaboration, care, and experimentation.
The Recruitment Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing recruitment events to attract prospective students to EHL. This includes overseeing key initiatives such as Open Days, Junior Academy programs, and EHL Meets across different regions. The role requires independent project management while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution. By delivering high-quality recruitment events, the coordinator contributes to enhancing EHL’s visibility and attracting top talent to the institution.
What will you do?
- Organize and manage recruitment events, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently.
- Develop event schedules, timelines, and checklists to guarantee smooth execution.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and venues to secure necessary resources.
- Oversee invitations, registrations, and participant communications.
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and communication strategies.
- Act as a key point of contact for participants, providing a welcoming and engaging experience.
- Maintain accurate records of event attendance, participant feedback, and performance metrics.
- Manage attendee lists and prepare post-event reports with insights and recommendations for future improvements.
- Track budgets and expense reporting for events.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, alumni, and educational institutions.
Who you are?
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- You have 1-2 years of experience in event coordination, project management, or hospitality (internships included).
- You have strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a high level of autonomy.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented mindset.
- You have the ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
- You are proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with event management tools is a plus.
- You have knowledge in CRM and digital systems.
- You have the flexibility to work occasional weekends and flexibility to travel for regional events.
- You have a passion for hospitality, education, and creating memorable experiences.
- You are bilingual English and French.
What we offer?
We offer you a permanent contract within a business area of an educational institution, with exceptional employee benefits including free meals, an attractive number of days off, a parking space or public transport contribution, as well as access to various services and facilities.
We offer you responsibility, challenge, development opportunities and encouragement to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
We offer you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our students’, staff and partners’ experience as well as contribute to the growth of our institution.
You will enjoy being part of a passionate, multidisciplinary and talented team.
