Mandatory Internship - Event Operations & Communications Intern

Event Operations & Communications Intern (6 months) – Munich (Hybrid)

(Mandatory Internship - as a part of education)

About InnoEnergy

InnoEnergy is one of Europe’s leading innovation engines for sustainable energy and industrial transformation. We work with startups, scale-ups, corporates, investors, and public institutions to accelerate the energy transition and build Europe’s clean tech champions.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Event Operations & Communications Intern (6 months) to support the delivery of one of our largest international events of the year, taking place in Munich in Octo

ber.This is a hands-on role with a steep learning curve: you’ll support the team before, during, and after the event — from planning and coordination to on-site execution and follow-up. You will work in a super international, fast-paced team, hybridly, with an on-site base in Munich.

What you will do

Event preparation (pre-event)

• Support the event team with day-to-day coordination across multiple workstreams (participants, speakers, partners, suppliers, operat
• ions).Help manage and update planning documents, timelines, checklists, and status tra
• ckers.Support event communications and participant guidance (emails, templates, FAQs, briefing n
• otes).Assist with stakeholder coordination (e.g., speaker/session logistics, partner requests, internal align
• ment).Support registration and attendee service processes (e.g., participant information, confirmat
• ions).Coordinate practical logistics (e.g., travel/accommodation support for speakers/guests where applicable, meeting scheduling.

On-site support (during the event in Munich

• Serve as a key on-the-ground support person for smooth daily operations.
• Help coordinate speakers / session flow support (e.g., timekeeping, briefings, speaker guidance).
• Support participant and partner experience (help desk, directions, issue-solving, quick
• Support event communications on-site (capturing content, supporting social posts, collecting quotes/insights, basic photo/video coordination if needed.
• Liaise with suppliers and venue staff as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Follow-up (post-event)

• Support post-event communications (follow-up messages, internal updates.
• Help consolidate feedback and key learnings (surveys, notes, debrief inputs.
• Help organize and archive materials for reuse (templates, content, learnings, partner info.

What we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, International Relations or similar.
• Strong German and English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and working to deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset: you spot problems early and help solve them.
• Confident with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Team player who enjoys working in an international environment.

Nice to have

• First experience in event organization, operations, marketing, or communications.
• Interest in climate tech / sustainability / innovation ecosystems.
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar tools.
• Basic knowledge of design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus.

What you'll gain

• A front-row seat in delivering a major international event with high-level stakeholders.
• Real responsibility and a steep learning curve in event operations and communications.
• Exposure to Europe’s clean-tech ecosystem: startups, corporates, investors, policymakers.
• A supportive, international team environment.

Practical details

• Duration: 6 months.
• Location: Munich (hybrid; on-site presence required especially around the event in October).
• Start: As soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short motivation note, highlighting:

• Why you’re interested in event operations & communications.
• Any relevant project / event experience.
• Your availability (start date + flexibility around October).