United States Department of Defense

Events Intern

United States Department of Defense

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Amsterdam • Netherlands

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Organize an event from a-z;
  • Write invitations, devise social media posts, set up campaigns and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of;
  • Research online platforms and come up with recommendations;
  • Writing and social skills are instrumental, but you are above all a coordinator in heart and soul.
  • Assist in the delivery of DEPT® events. From vendor coordination and on-site setup to guest registration and post-event wrap-ups;
  • Help with Event communication efforts, inbox management, landing page creation, and reconciling event budgets when making event related purchases;
  • Sometimes working outside of regular 9-5, when internal event management support is needed;

Requirements

  • Have an affinity with project management, communication, and event planning;
  • A strong interest in project management, communications, and event planning;
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Comfortable working in a structured and analytical way, with strong attention to detail;
  • A proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to adapt to different challenges;
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, especially Google Slides and Google Sheets;
  • Currently studying in a field such as Marketing, Communications, or Commercial Economics;
  • Someone ready to creatively problem solve on the spot, and have fun while doing it
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
  • A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
  • Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
  • Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
event planningproject managementbudget reconciliationvendor coordinationguest registrationlanding page creationsocial media managementcampaign setupresearchproblem solving
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailproactive mindsetadaptabilitycreativitycoordinationtime managementteam collaborationanalytical thinking