Intern, Event Management

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our " " presentation.

Are you a natural organiser with a knack for planning and coordination? Are you passionate about creating engaging programs and agendas? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your skills! We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Event Intern to join our team and assist in organising our 2024 in Apulia, Italy, where the whole company will gather for a week from all across Europe. This summer internship position is based in Berlin from now until the end of September, with the actual event taking place in Apulia on Sep 15-22. This internship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in event management and program coordination for a European logistics startup.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL …

• Collaborate with the event planning team to develop a comprehensive program and agenda for the off-site event
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather speaker topics, presentation materials, and workshop content
• Manage communication with speakers, ensuring they are informed of logistics and requirements
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, including room assignments, equipment setup, and materials preparation
• Assist in creating and distributing event schedules, ensuring attendees are informed of session times and locations
• Provide on-site support during the event, assisting with speaker check-in, session coordination, and finding solutions to ad-hoc challenges within short timeframe

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR …

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in event coordination or program management is a plus but not required
• Must be based in Berlin, available to travel to Apulia, Italy from the 15th to the 22nd of September

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT…

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on

• Fast growth scale-up with an international team of 1000+ people, 74+ nationalities spread across 11 European offices. With English as our common language, we are able to work together.
• Learning and development on the job and with the support of a bi-annual review process, learning allowance, high potential programs, sennder onboarding academy, and internal trainings.
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through regular team events and company get-togethers such as our highly anticipated sennder .
• Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues.
• Commuter allowance to assist employees with their daily travel expenses and a one-time home office benefit to ensure that you're properly equipped wherever you work.
• Competitive compensation package including objective-based bonus, referral reward, and in some cases virtual option plan.
• Vibrant offices complete with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to connect with your colleagues. Click for a virtual tour and better yet, hope to see you soon!

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

If you have any questions or need special accommodation please reach out to us at [email protected]. As soon as you apply your journey with sennder begins.