‍Why this role matters

Community is the backbone of everything we do. Our projects, events, and initiatives only create real change if they are consistent, high-quality, and meaningful for the people who join them. This role is the key ingredient that ties it all together - making sure startups and the ecosystem feel the value of Startup Aarhus existence.
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‍What you will be doing

- Lead the development and delivery of community events and initiatives such as Townhall and SMIL Festival.
- Design and test new formats and activities to keep our community offerings vibrant and valuable.
- Ensure smooth execution, high quality, and clear outcomes in everything we do
- Contribute to connecting people across our new office spaces in The Kitchen and the Partner House.
- Lay the foundation for building a team around community initiatives and communications as we grow - this role is a starting point, not the end point.
- Produce content (text and visuals) for our online channels, especially LinkedIn - to tell the stories of our community and the wider ecosystem
- Work closely with the team to shape ideas and turn them into impactful initiatives.
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‍What success looks like after 12 months

- Our events and initiatives run smoothly, professionally, and clearly benefit the startup community.
- Successful founders are more engaged, strengthening the pay-it-forward culture in Aarhus.
- Startup Aarhus is visible and consistent in its communication, with growing engagement on LinkedIn.
- There is a clear pipeline of new ideas and initiatives that will strengthen the startup ecosystem, and you’ve helped define what the next team hire should look like.
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What we are looking for

Must-haves
- Project management and operations experience (events or community initiatives are a plus).
- Strong ability to structure and drive several projects at once.
- Interest in and understanding of the startup environment.
- Creativity in shaping events that feel fresh, founders-first, and always include a wow factor (speaker, venue, surprise element, or concept).

Nice-to-haves
- Experience with communication, copywriting, and social media (especially LinkedIn).
- Graphic design skills (Canva, Figma, or similar).
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The future

This role will grow into a leadership position with staff responsibility as The Link (Startup Aarhus) expands. Whatever direction it takes, every initiative will share the same purpose: strengthening the local startup ecosystem.
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What we offer

- Salary based on qualifications.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home occasionally
- Free office snacks, coffee, and tea.
- Paid internet subscription.
- A workplace right next to public transit.
- Private healthcare insurance.
- Social events with the team and community.
- Opportunity to shape the role as we grow - with a path toward leadership if desired.
- A front-row seat in one of Denmark’s most exciting startup communities.

‍Location: Startup Aarhus HQ in Aarhus, Denmark. We are not looking for remote workers.

‍Ready to help us build a world-class startup community in Aarhus?

Send us your application today.
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How to apply