Events Intern

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. Its specialists deliver services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is at the centre of our Holding team in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience across Event Management and Coordination? We're looking for an ambitious, proactive intern with strong project management, communication, and event coordination skills to join our team.

As an Events intern, you will be part of the marketing team of one of the fastest-growing digital agencies in the world. We’re focused on representing DEPT® globally, whether it’s to potential clients, industry stakeholders, or our own employees. And we need your support for that.

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 the event;
• Research online platforms and come up with recommendations;
• Use strong writing and social skills while acting as a coordinator at 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 work outside of regular 9-5 hours when internal event management support is needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 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;
• Ready to creatively problem solve on the spot, and have fun while doing it;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and celebrate successes together;
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance;
• Opportunities to develop your skills further through training and certifications;
• Support for your health, including bootcamp, yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and a safe work environment;
• Great fringe benefits, including use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card, and other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.