Unpaid Business Intenship(multiple positions)

Tasks Type: Unpaid Internship (Strategic & Leadership Roles) positions Duration: 6 or 12 months Work Mode: Remote with optional on-site presence during the event Target Profile: Senior students, PhD candidates, postdocs, early-career professionals, startup ecosystem contributors All roles require strong organizational skills, professional communication, and the ability to use digital and AI tools to manage complex, long-running tasks efficiently. Requirements Head of Partnerships & Sponsorships Role Overview This role defines and drives the overall sponsorship and partnership strategy for the conference. Responsibilities Design sponsorship packages and value propositions - Identify and secure anchor sponsors - Negotiate strategic partnerships - Coordinate with marketing and event leadership - Manage high-level corporate relationships Requirements Experience in business development, partnerships, or sales - Strong negotiation and communication skills - Understanding of corporate sponsorship models - Structured and strategic mindset -------------------------------- Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager Execution-Focused Role Role Overview Responsible for selling exhibition booths and sponsorship packages and managing sponsor pipelines. Responsibilities Outreach to tech companies, corporates, and industry partners - Manage follow-ups, approvals, and sponsor onboarding - Coordinate exhibitor requirements - Maintain CRM-style tracking of leads and deals Requirements Sales, account management, or partnership experience - Persistence and structured follow-up capability - Professional communication skills - Ability to manage long sales cycles -------------------------------- Startup Program Lead Ecosystem Builder Role Overview The Startup Program Lead designs and manages startup-focused formats such as competitions, awards, and exhibition programs. Responsibilities Design startup awards and pitch programs - Coordinate startup booth participation - Build relationships with accelerators and incubators - Promote startup calls and manage applications - Support founders before and during the event Requirements Startup ecosystem experience - Familiarity with accelerators, incubators, or venture programs - Strong coordination and community-building skills - Entrepreneurial mindset -------------------------------- Investor Relations Lead Trust & Credibility Role Role Overview This role manages relationships with investors and designs investor-focused conference formats. Responsibilities Outreach to angel investors, VCs, and corporate VCs - Coordinate investor-only sessions and meetings - Align investor participation with startup programs - Build long-term investor engagement strategy Requirements Understanding of venture capital and startup funding - Strong professional network or outreach capability - High credibility and communication skills - Structured relationship management approach -------------------------------- Head of Marketing & Communications Momentum & Visibility Owner Role Overview Responsible for conference positioning, messaging, and visibility across academic, tech, and business audiences. Responsibilities Define conference narrative and positioning - Coordinate CfP promotion campaigns - Align messaging across research, startups, and sponsors - Oversee all communication channels Requirements Marketing or communications experience - Strategic storytelling ability - Experience with tech or academic audiences - Strong coordination skills -------------------------------- Content & Community Manager Role Overview This role builds trust, consistency, and community engagement over time. Responsibilities Manage website content and updates - Promote CfP, speakers, and researchers - Manage LinkedIn, newsletters, and community channels - Engage academic and tech communities regularly Requirements Content creation and community management experience - Strong written communication skills - Familiarity with LinkedIn and newsletter platforms - Consistency and reliability -------------------------------- Event Director / Program Director Central Coordination Role Role Overview The Event Director ensures alignment, timing, and execution across all teams. Responsibilities Own the master project timeline - Coordinate academic, business, marketing, and operations teams - Identify risks and resolve cross-team issues - Ensure readiness for event execution Requirements Strong project or program management experience - Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams - Leadership and decision-making skills - High reliability under pressure -------------------------------- Conference Platform / Website Product Owner Technical Foundation Role Role Overview Responsible for the digital backbone of the conference. Responsibilities Own website and platform requirements - Coordinate registration, submission, and application forms - Work with developers and designers - Ensure platform stability and usability Requirements Product ownership or web platform experience - Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements - Strong coordination and prioritization skills - Basic understanding of web systems _____________---------------------------------------------------- Unpaid Internship: Human Resources (HR) Intern Type: Unpaid Internship Duration: 6 Months or 12 Months Location: Remote Start Date: Flexible About the Role We are looking for a motivated HR Intern to support recruitment, onboarding, and people operations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. This role is ideal for candidates interested in human resources, talent acquisition, and organizational development, who want hands-on experience working with real teams and processes. Key Responsibilities Support recruitment processes (screening, shortlisting, coordination) - Communicate with candidates and manage application pipelines - Assist in interview scheduling and coordination - Support onboarding of new interns and team members - Maintain and update internal HR documentation - Track performance, attendance, and engagement of interns - Assist in building HR processes and improving workflows - Use AI tools to streamline recruitment and HR operations Requirements Interest in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields - Strong communication and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up consistently - Attention to detail and structured thinking - Ability to work independently in a remote environment - Willingness to use AI tools for efficiency Nice to Have Previous experience in HR, recruitment, or administration - Familiarity with LinkedIn or job platforms - Basic understanding of HR processes - Experience with spreadsheets or tracking tools Benefits Commission-based incentives for all successful sales, including: Ticket sales - Sponsorship packages - Exhibition booths - Partnership agreements Fully remote work with optional on-site participation during the event - Flexible working hours, outcome-focused rather than time-based - Direct involvement in a high-profile international conference / expo - Professional visibility within academic, startup, and industry ecosystems - Official certificate of contribution and letter of recommendation upon successful completion - Priority consideration for future paid roles or long-term collaboration opportunities Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow