Meetings and Events Intern - Amsterdam

With its fantastic location in the heart of Amsterdam's business hub, minutes away from the RAI convention centre, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - South is the ideal spot for business and meeting in Amsterdam South. Part of the IHG hotels group, the Hotel features 207 rooms and 7 meeting venues, De Japanner restaurant and Manhattan Bar and Lounge.

How a day can look like:

A day as an M&E Trainee typically starts with checking the event schedule, reviewing any client communications, and preparing for team meetings. You’ll often join morning discussions to share updates on ongoing events, flag any challenges, and suggest improvements. Throughout the day, you might help organize upcoming meetings or events, prepare agendas, and take detailed minutes to track action items.

In between, you’ll follow up with clients to maintain relationships, assist with invoicing, or conduct post-event evaluations to ensure satisfaction. You’ll collaborate with departments like banqueting and front desk to keep everything running smoothly, while also keeping an eye on industry trends and contributing creative ideas during brainstorming sessions. The day often wraps up with analysing feedback from recent events and ensuring all follow-ups are in place for a seamless client experience.

So key responsibilities are:

Key Responsibilities M&E Trainee:

1. Assist in planning, organizing, and executing various meetings and events.

1. Help maintain relationships with clients and following up in current business.

1. Attend regular team meetings to discuss ongoing and upcoming events, providing updates on current business and any challenges encountered.

1. Contribute suggestions based on your observations and interactions with clients to enhance event planning processes.

1. Assist with invoicing and post-event evaluations to ensure client satisfaction.

1. Collaborate with various departments, including banqueting and front desk to guarantee successful event execution.

1. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in event management.

1. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative ideas for events and promotions.

1. Collaborate with team members to analyze event feedback, helping to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.

1. Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and take detailed minutes, ensuring all action items are documented and followed up on in a timely manner.

  What we offer

Besides the internship allowance, you can enjoy the advantages of a large international group and the comfort of a local family hotel. The best of both worlds! Where you can transfer your learning into growth.

As part of the IHG network, here are the benefits offered to you:

·        Employee discount for all 6000+ hotels in the IHG network

·        Friends and family rates to share with your close ones

·        Up to 50% discount at the related bars and restaurants in the network

·        International career opportunity if you graduated

 Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South also has its own perks:

·        Easy to reach: only 5-minute walk from metro and train station Amsterdam Zuid;

·        A vibrant neighbourhood with bars, restaurants, shops and a Thursday market with local products;

·        Homemade lunch/dinner provided during your working hours;

·        Personal development such as training, internal growth and coaching;

·        A CultuurWerkt! account for you to get discounted tickets for theatre, cinema, dance...everything culture;

·        A discount on your ClassPass account for you to book workouts, beauty appointments or healthy meals;

·        Discount at Doctor Feelgood, the massage company across the street;

·        You can also use the gym facilities at the hotel, as long as it does not disturb any guests;

·        In-House Experience;

·        A fun team of like-minded people;

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Grow and Make A Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and start your career as part of our ever-growing global family.