
Internship Event Management
- Hybrid
- Köln, Germany
- Marketing
Job description
Be(come) the Experience – Create moments that bring people together.
We are Kapten & Son. With over 250 Kaptens, we work every day to become Europe's leading D2C lifestyle brand. Our products accompany people in their everyday moments – and you make sure that those moments come to life behind the scenes too: through events that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
Start: immediately
Duration: 6 months
Your Kapten Experience includes
Shape & drive events: Together with your team, you support the planning, organisation, and execution of various marketing events – from the first idea to the final moment on-site.
Coordinate vendors & keep the overview: You act as the point of contact for external partners like caterers, tech teams, and decorators, making sure all the pieces come together.
Prepare materials & support meetings: You get event documents, presentations, and info materials ready, and support with minute-taking in event meetings.
Show up on-site & delight guests: You're hands-on during set-up and tear-down, look after guests with a service-oriented mindset, and contribute to a smooth event experience.
Wrap up & learn from every event: After each event, you collect feedback, create evaluations and reports, and help make every experience better than the last.
Bring creativity & keep things running: You contribute your own ideas to event concepts, themes, and decoration, and take on general tasks like scheduling, research, and data management.
What's already in your bag
Ongoing or recently completed studies or training in Event Management, Marketing, Tourism, Communications, or a related field
Genuine enthusiasm for the events industry and a passion for organising experiences
Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once – even when things get busy
Flexibility and resilience, you're in it with full energy, even outside regular working hours
Initiative, drive, and a proactive, hands-on attitude
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Creativity and a desire to contribute ideas to event concepts and themes
Team spirit and a service-oriented approach when dealing with guests and partners
Strong communication skills in both German and English, and a confident presence in the team and with external partners
What awaits you
Flexibility: Flexitime and the option to work half of your hours remotely
Workation: Up to two weeks per year from your favourite European location
Our HQ on the Rhine: A modern office with a barista, subsidised lunch, and a view of the water
Crew Love: Regular team events and creative workshops
Students Club: Monthly activities with all interns and working students
Growth: Personal development opportunities and regular feedback conversations
Perks: Corporate Benefits and employee discounts
Volunteer Day: One paid day for your voluntary work
Ready to join the crew?
Being a Kapten by heart means being there for each other, acting with passion, and creating experiences that truly matter. If you're excited to help shape events that bring people together and make our brand come alive – Carolin looks forward to hearing from you.
Be the experience.
Find out more about us as an employer at @kaptenandson.career
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At Kapten & Son we love all' our facets because each of us is unique, or as they say in Cologne: 'Jeder Jeck ist anders'. That's why we promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported.
We therefore look forward to all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
MEET OUR RECRUITING TEAM

Deniz Demirdere
HR Business Partner - Retail

Carolin Schütz
Talent Acquisition Manager

Friederike Färber
Head of People & Culture
If you have any questions about your application, check out our FAQ's or contact us at jobs@kapten-son.com.
