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About the ITA

As a non-profit foundation recently founded in Lausanne, the ITA has been built around a solid core of scientific, technical, legal and administrative skills. In this context, speaking of a young and dynamic atmosphere is not just a rhetorical formula, but a real commitment. Today, we are proud to employ dedicated staff with unique profiles from all over the world. The ITA aims to provide a healthy and motivating working environment in which talent can develop.

The ITA is committed to creating equal opportunities for its staff with zero tolerance regarding gender-based discrimination. We practice an equal pay policy in line with the methodology and principles of the Equal Pay Foundation.

Positions

The ITA is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week):

Executive Office Coordinator

Reporting to the ITA Director General, the Executive Office Coordinator will be overseeing the ITA’s Office and Executive Office activities. He/She will support the Director General and assist as need be the Chair of the ITA Foundation Board as well as the running of the Foundation Board and Management meetings. In addition, he/she will manage the office administration and ITA’s events with the assistance of the ITA Receptionist & Office Assistant.

Key responsibilities

  • Day-to-day support to the Director General and the Chair of the Foundation Board
  • Manage office administration to ensure all departments can work effectively and efficiently, oversee and organise office operations and procedures, assign and monitor administrative responsibilities/tasks among office staff, project management
  • Draft and format correspondence for internal and external communication, take minutes during Management and Board meetings
  • Participate in the planning and execution of meetings and events
  • Act as a key point of contact for the Management, employees, and external visitors
  • Promote and maintain a pleasant office environment

Skills and experience required

  • Academic degree or equivalent
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Excellent English and French written and oral communication skills, other languages are a strong asset
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail, ability to set and manage priorities, ability to multitask
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, combined with a strong sense of service
  • Multifaceted person who works well in a team and independently, friendly, positive and ‘can do’ attitude
  • Flexibility in terms of hours is required and willingness to travel occasionally
  • Good knowledge of the international and Olympic sport environment is a plus

Start date: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 1 December 2022

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to [email protected] and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name / Executive Office Coordinator”.

Download the job description here.

This job description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

We are continually on the lookout for talented and dedicated individuals that are interested in joining our team.

If you are passionate about keeping sport real and believe that you have the right skills & experience to join the ITA, then please get in touch with us at:

[email protected]

The ITA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The ITA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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