Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS)
FEMS is seeking an entry-level Events Assistant to support the planning and delivery of international scientific conferences, specifically the FEMS MICRO 2027 Congress in Slovenia. The role involves managing attendee registration, coordinating logistics for speakers and staff, handling communications, and providing onsite support for event operations. This position requires strong organizational skills, fluency in English, and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, mission-driven non-profit team.
Headquarters
Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
1974
The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is a professional federation that connects 56 member societies across 40 countries to promote microbiology research, education and public engagement. FEMS publishes a portfolio of peer‑reviewed journals and resources, supports fellowships and grants, and organises conferences, training and networking to advance microbial science. It helps researchers at all career stages by facilitating collaboration, dissemination, and links between science and policy. Institutions and scientists rely on FEMS for publishing, funding, professional development and pan‑European scientific networks.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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