International Event Management Intern

Advent Group is a marketing company specialized in graduate education and corporate learning since 2004. Based in Paris, Sofia and Montreal, Advent Group offers its employees a stimulating job that requires them to grow!

We are a worldwide leader in education events and marketing solutions for the higher education sector.

• 5M+ digital audience outreach
• 220+ events per year
• 120+ team members
• 350+ leading partner universities
• 6 continents of operation

What is the essence of the role?

Joining us as an International Еvent Мanagement Intern, you will be responsible for helping the project management team of the MERIT Summit. MERIT is an international conference, a boutique event that brings together international Business Schools and Human Resources professionals from different industries to share insights, challenges and success stories in the corporate learning, leadership, and people development realm. The summit takes place twice per year and the next one will happen on 28-29 January, 2027 Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The internship is for a period of 6 months. We are flexible to hire either a full-time or part-time intern.

What will your job look like?

• Sourcing potential applicants for the MERIT Awards and contacting potential delegates (HR Directors and C-level executives) via LinkedIn and other channels
• Collaborating with IT, Design and Editorial teams to ensure timely support and delivery
• Updating the existing database to ensure accuracy and efficiency in communications
• Administering and developing the MERIT Facebook page to increase engagement and visibility and regularly updating website content
• Conducting competitor benchmarking and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Designing marketing materials in Canva, aligned with brand and promotional goals
• Supporting the team with the organization and logistics of the upcoming MERIT Summit

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree (could be in progress) in a relevant subject - Marketing, PR and Communications, Philology or Journalism, etc.
• Advanced computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Proficiency in Canva
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Dedicated team spirit, thriving in a dynamic environment
• Readiness to learn and develop professionally
• Fluent oral and written English is essential

Why Should You Apply?

• If you are a person who would like to work in an international environment, but not in big corporations or bureaucratic organizations – you should apply!
• If you are a person who likes a structured and organized approach at work, but at the same time is not afraid of a little bit of chaos from time to time – you should apply!
• If you want to make a difference and work on projects that are so specific that you will amaze your friends every time you talk about your job – you should apply!
• And of course, if you are looking for a job within a stable company with steady growth and vision for the future – you should apply!

GROW BY HELPING OTHERS GROW

PERSONAL MISSION WITH A GLOBAL IMPACT

What do we offer you?

• Professional experience in a friendly environment and as part of a young, dynamic, and professional team
• Career development opportunities in an international business environment
• A job with a meaning and a cause
• Chance to make a difference
• Dynamic workplace
• A strong supportive culture
• Quality working conditions

The successful candidate will receive company training to smoothly and comfortably be introduced to the role.

In accordance with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), shortlisted candidates will receive information regarding the salary range applicable to this position within our organization. This information will be shared via email during the pre-selection stage of the recruitment process.

Our office is comfortable and stylish, located in the heart of Sofia.

If interested, please send us your CV in English. By submitting your CV, you agree your CV to be kept in our database for a month and used for the purpose of this job vacancy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.