Location: Zurich.

Position overview: MCI Switzerland is looking for a Project Assistant based in Zurich. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and motivated individual to join a dynamic team of young professionals!

Role objective: You will work within our Corporate Division under the supervision and guidance of Project Managers. Your role will involve assisting with the administration and execution of projects, from the proposal stage through to delivery, debrief, and final reconciliation, in accordance with clients’ requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support for creative and incentive proposals
• Direct involvement in the coordination of projects
• Regular internal reporting on project planning and operational progress
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities for each project
• Delivering meetings, events and incentives on time, within budget, and exceeding clients' expectations.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Proposing the full range of Ovation/MCI event services to current and potential clients when appropriate.
• Representing Ovation/MCI and participating in selected industry events, exhibitions, and social events.
  
  

Your Profile

• Previous experience in project coordination, administration, or event support.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in German and English; additional languages, especially French, are a plus.
• Studies linked to tourism. Local knowledge of hotels, venues and sites for international clients is a bonus.
• Technical Skills: Comfort with digital tools (MS Office Suite, project management platforms like Cvent, Trello, Asana, or similar).
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to stay calm and solve problems under pressure; strong communication skills; attention to detail; ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Travel Flexibility: Enthusiasm for frequent travel and a willingness to work on-site at events internationally.
• Process-Oriented: Comfortable working within clients' structured processes and managing extensive documentation and compliance requirements.
  
  

What We Offer

We are not just offering jobs. These are challenging career development positions for talented candidates who are committed to excellence, team-oriented and focused on delivering quality service to our clients.

In addition to material benefits, there are many intangible rewards in working at MCI. From our motivating work environment to our culture that embraces and encourages new perspectives and ways of doing business.

As part of our international, high-spirited and professional team, we guarantee you'll be stimulated by the people-oriented working atmosphere and inspired by business values focused on people development and opportunity.