Event Management Intern (32 to 40 hours per week)

Solarplaza International • Internship • Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland • 4w ago

Event Management Intern

Do you love the buzz of live events and get energy from making things run smoothly behind the scenes? Thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning plans into real experiences?

Then, join our team and help us bring great events to life from our Rotterdam office.

32 to 40 hours per week | Mid June–Dec 2026

About Us

At Solarplaza, we organize high-quality international B2B summits where industry leaders come together to exchange knowledge and build partnerships in renewable energy. We are a small team of 40+ people from 15+ countries, working from our headquarters in Rotterdam. We are driven by a shared mission to help accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and we achieve this by facilitating meaningful connections and sharing insights at our events.

About the Role

Are you excited about renewable energy and curious to see how international events come to life? Do you want to gain real-world experience organizing impactful gatherings that connect solar industry leaders from around the world? As our Event Management Intern, you will work closely with a supportive team, helping to plan and execute global conferences that contribute to a cleaner energy future. We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn team player who’s ready to grow and make meaningful contributions from day one—no prior event experience needed, just the right mindset!

What We’re Looking For

As an Event Management Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our team behind the scenes and in the spotlight. This role is a great opportunity to explore what it takes to bring an international conference to life—from concept to execution.

Key Traits:

Eager to Learn: Curious and motivated to understand event processes.
Organized: Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
Reliable: Consistent and trustworthy in delivering high-quality work.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in planning and execution.
Effective Communicator: Clear, professional in writing and speaking.
Internationally Minded: Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural teams.

Your role and mission:

Support project managers in organizing both virtual and in-person solar conferences.
Assist in designing conference programs by researching key topics and engaging leading industry experts.
Source and coordinate speakers, ensuring timely communication and alignment.
Collaborate closely with our Marketing team to gather and deliver content on deadline.
Monitor event budgets and track sales/costs.
Conduct stakeholder mapping for enhanced engagement and collaboration.
Manage badge systems and support smooth on-site execution.
Support the team with overall process improvement and template updates.

What We’re Looking For in You

You are currently enrolled in a university or HBO program related to event/project management and will remain enrolled throughout the internship period.
You are available from Mid June 2026 to December 2026 for a minimum of 5 months, working at least 4 days (32 hours) per week.
You live in or near Rotterdam and can come to the office at least 3 days per week, as we operate in a hybrid working model.
You have a good command of English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
You have a valid visa or authorization to work in the Netherlands (if applicable).

Why Join Us

A mission-driven role with real impact in the renewable energy industry.
Hands-on experience in delivering international events from day one.
Hybrid work setup: The first two months will be fully in-person; after that, you may work from home one day per week, upon approval from your manager.
One leave day per month.
Competitive internship allowance (€500 for 36 hours/week).
Access to a wide international network in the solar energy sector.
A fun, open, and inclusive team culture.
Opportunity to join our talent pool for future roles.

Join our Team

We are especially interested in your motivation for this role and your interest in renewable energy — no need for a long resume summary. Focus on what makes this opportunity meaningful to you.

Send your CV and a tailored cover letter in English if this feels like a good fit.

We review applications on a rolling basis — so don’t wait!