Working Student Event Operations (m/f/d) – DSEI Germany

Your mission

Supporting the Preparation of DSEI Germany

• Assist with the organisational planning and operational preparation of an international defence and security exhibition.
• Coordinate and liaise with external service providers, suppliers, and partners.
• Maintain and update project plans, Excel trackers, and timelines.
• Support the preparation of meeting rooms, event spaces, and service requirements.

• Provide operational support as part of the event team during the build-up, live event, and breakdown phases between late February and mid-March.
  Participation will be arranged in line with your academic schedule and availability.

• Maintain and update data in Excel, Monday.com, and CRM systems.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of meetings and projects.
• Assist with budget tracking, supplier administration, and operational reporting.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and organisational documentation.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, and PR.
• Coordinate external communication with service providers and, where applicable, customers.
• Support cross-functional projects and operational processes.

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a degree programme in Event Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); ideally with initial experience using CRM systems or project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Excellent communication skills in German; good English skills are required.
• Hands-on mentality and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
• Willingness to actively support on-site operations during the exhibition.

Why us?

• The opportunity to help build one of Europe’s most important new defence and security exhibitions from the ground up.
• Exciting insights into the organisation of international exhibitions and events.
• A varied role with plenty of scope for initiative, learning, and responsibility.
• The chance to work within an international and dynamic team.
• Flexible working hours that fit around your studies.
• Modern office space in the heart of Berlin.
• Access to attractive corporate benefits.