Events & Internal Communication Intern

This role is part of our Holding team based in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. As part of our team, you'll be immersed in a diverse environment, collaborating with experts in Sales Operations, Finance, Hospitality, Recruitment, People, and Marketing. We're the backbone of DEPT®, ensuring seamless operations and empowering Depsters to reach new heights. If you're hungry for success, eager to fuel business growth, and ready to embark on exciting ventures, join us!

JOB PURPOSE

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

As an Internal Communication and 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 the DEPT® globally, whether it’s to potential clients, industry stakeholders, or our own employees. And we need your support for that.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will support two team leads in a 50-50 split: the Internal Communications team and the DEPT® Events team.

• Support the planning and logistics for internal global events, including coordinating speakers, decks, and internal stakeholders;
• Assist in the delivery of DEPT® events. From vendor coordination and on-site setup to guest registration and post-event wrap-ups;
• Work across internal initiatives, including employee engagement projects, company updates, and research tasks (both internal and external), while managing your time effectively across multiple priorities and stakeholders;
• Strategically draft, schedule, and manage internal communications on a global and regional level;
• 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;

Please submit your cover letter in English.

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;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 - award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• 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.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.