Hyundai CRADLE Open Innovation Specialist (Entry)

Hyundai CRADLE - Open Innovation Specialist (Entry)

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley is seeking a contract Open Innovation Specialist to join our team for a fixed-term period. This role will support our Open Innovation initiatives across North America, with a strong emphasis on organizing and managing key industry events such as the Mobility Innovator Summit.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

* Lead the preparation and execution of major industry events like the Mobility Innovator Summit, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
* Manage logistics, content development, and participant engagement for innovation-focused conferences and workshops
* Support the facilitation of internal and external innovation events
* Manage and nurture existing partnerships while identifying potential new collaborations
* Conduct research on open innovation and market trends in the mobility sector
* Help manage communications with HQ partners and event stakeholders
* Contribute to presentations and reports on industry and technological trends
* Assist in maintaining a leads/deal flow database, with a focus on connections made during events
* Help cultivate relationships with startup, VC, and corporate innovation partners, leveraging events as networking opportunities
* Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders
* Provide general support to other team members, assisting with their projects and tasks as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, business, or event management
* Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai and KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive Salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Compensation

$70,000~$100,000

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