Published: 06 January 2024
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PCO Event Assistant
We are a global engagement and marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth. Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise:
We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.
The MCI placement programme is designed to offer students the chance to learn what it really takes to manage an event on an (inter)national level as well as advising clients on their day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Co-creating a live, virtual or hybrid conference, seminar, exhibition, or forum on an (inter)national level.
Students are fully involved in the entire life cycle of the event management process and by working within a project team are offered the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding on all facets of event management. Treated like regular employees, students will have the opportunity to assist online or onsite event(s) in Europe (and possibly beyond) if timely.
The PCO (Professional Congress Organisation) internship includes the follwoing tasks (but are not limited to):
You will be working hand in hand with the project coordinator or project manager of the event to get a good understanding and full picture of congresses and exhibition organisation.
Each intern has a mentor assigned, who is supervising the work of the intern, but is also coaching and guiding them throughout the duration of the internship.
The intern will be fully integrated in the department and will be working with several teams depending on the assigned projects.
Your Profile:
You must be an EU citizen (or hold a valid VISA/permit for students from the UK, post Brexit requirements)
You are available for at least 6 months, ideally 12 months
You must be an undergraduate or student undertaking event, or hospitality management or business related study and require an internship as part of your course
Language skills:
Fluency in English is a must
Ideally fluency in a 2nd EU language
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to persuade and negotiate
Problem-solving skills
Strong inter-personal skills including cross-cultural understanding
Excellent presentation skills
Confident telephone manner
Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Traits:
Remuneration:
700€ housing allowance per month (for international students only)
Public transport pass (STIB, value +/- €49.00 per month)
In addition to the Belgian public holidays, an entitlement to one day paid leave per calendar month will be granted for the duration of the agreement. Should the student be working at MCI during the month of December, a number of days will be pre-allocated to the week between Christmas and New Year when the MCI Brussels office is officially closed.
MCI is where you can bring your true self to work and be proud of what you do. Join us and make a difference!