Founders Associate Intern
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Job description
EcoBeam GmbH posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Berlin: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by EcoBeam GmbH
About the Role
EcoBeam Studio is seeking a motivated and proactive Founder’s Associate Intern to support our work with Vitrine, an innovative startup building the Vitrine Creator Catalogue and Exchange — a platform connecting creators with brands.
You’ll work directly with the founder of EcoBeam and contribute across multiple strategic areas, including marketing, operations, technology coordination, and investor relations. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to high-level startup operations, learn about scaling early-stage companies, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving tech platform.
Your Responsibilities
You will play a key support role in the execution of EcoBeam’s mandate for Vitrine, including:
- Assisting with marketing initiatives and digital advertising campaigns (especially Meta Ads).
- Supporting the development and testing of the Vitrine Creator Catalogue platform alongside the technical team.
- Conducting research and outreach for potential investors, VCs, and business angels.
- Helping prepare pitch decks, marketing materials, and internal documents.
- Coordinating communication between EcoBeam, the Vitrine team, and external partners.
- Contributing to social media ideas, performance reports, and organizational processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field. (Mandatory Internship)
- Passion for startups, digital marketing, and technology.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English
- Hands-on attitude, proactive, and eager to learn multiple aspects of startup growth.
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to the operations of an early-stage tech startup.
- Experience collaborating across marketing, finance, and product development.
- Mentorship from the founder and real responsibility from day one.
- A clear view of how to build, manage, and scale digital businesses in Europe.
Working student essentials
What this Operations internship in Berlin means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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