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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, business, or event management
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Legal authorization to work in the United States for the contract duration
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of automotive technologies, software, AI, energy storage, or robotics
- Experience in organizing tech conferences or industry summits
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience in event management or innovation sectors
