Event Intern

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Job description ⚓ Location: Netherlands (Hybrid work). ⭐ Compensation: 400 EUR/month. ⏰ Duration: 6 months - 40 hours/week. ⌛ Start Date: November 2026. Are you ready to get hands-on with one of the most important global events tackling climate action in logistics? We’re looking for an Event Intern to help bring Smart Freight Week 2027 to life. This is your chance to be part of a large-scale event driving real, impactful change toward decarbonization. About Smart Freight Week Smart Freight Week is not just another event. It’s a global platform for action on climate change in logistics. You’ll be working on an internationally recognized event that brings together industry leaders and innovators. Here's your opportunity to be part of something that makes a real difference, with a front-row seat to the latest advancements in sustainability and logistics. Learn more about Smart Freight Week here . ✈️ About Smart Freight Centre Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep; the products on store shelves, or the goods being shipped across oceans. Logistics is everywhere, powering the world we live in. And because it’s everywhere, it’s also one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions globally. That’s where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in. We’re tackling the carbon footprint of logistics head-on, working with businesses, governments, and key players around the globe. Our mission? To transform the logistics sector into a zero-emission industry by 2050, or hopefully even sooner. Want to help drive this change? Join us! ✏️ About the position You’ll work closely with our Event Manager and support every stage of Smart Freight Week, from pre-event to during and post-event activities. From helping with registration to assisting on the event floor, this is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in making a high-profile international event run smoothly. ⭐ Here’s an idea of what tasks you might be working on: Event preparation: Assist with setting up participant registrations using platforms like Salesforce and Hivebrite, ensuring attendee information is accurate and updated. You’ll also help keep participants informed about the event agenda and support in securing sponsorships for the event. Stakeholder and supplier coordination: Communicate with the venue, guest speakers, and suppliers, like catering, to ensure everything is organized, dietary needs are met, and food is served at the right times. On-site support: During the event, you’ll be welcoming attendees at the registration desk, assisting with room setups for workshops and conferences, and keeping everything running smoothly. Post-event wrap-up: Help pack up equipment, gather feedback from attendees, and assist with final reports. Ideal candidate ⭐ We are looking for someone who is : Proactive: You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. You’re hands-on and have a can-do attitude. People person: You’re fluent in English and love connecting with everyone: colleagues, attendees, suppliers, etc. Organized: You can manage multiple tasks and keep everything on track. Adaptable: You’re flexible and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Tech enthusiast: Comfortable with MS Office? Great. Never used Salesforce or Flock Eventing Platform ? No problem, we’ll teach you. Team player: You enjoy working with others and are always willing to help wherever needed. Why us? ❤️ Join a fun, friendly, and forward-thinking team! Here’s what you’ll get as an intern with us: At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact. Extra time off : Enjoy 6 days of holiday during your internship. Travel made easy : If you’re in the Netherlands, we’ll provide you with an NS Business card for work travel. Great location : Work from our awesome office in the heart of Amsterdam. Good times guaranteed : Good times guaranteed: Whether it’s a creative workshop, a fun challenge, or some drinks and bites, join our team-building activities and enjoy time with your colleagues.