Events Planning & Coordination Intern

Embassy of the Free Mind; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 7,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly staff drinks

Unique venue experience

Programme activities & events

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Embassy of the Free Mind in Amsterdam invites applications for an Events Planning & Coordination Intern. Join a dynamic team to support venue rentals, plan and execute events, and assist with tours, while gaining hands-on experience in operations and front desk duties.

The internship is open to HBO or WO students in Amsterdam, with in-person work required, 6 months preferred, and flexible hours. English proficiency preferred; Dutch a plus. Weekly staff events and supportive team culture included.

Qualifications

• Located near Amsterdam (in-person work necessary).
• Currently enrolled in an HBO or WO programme (internship).
• Hours: part-time or full-time, depending on your programme requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of our venue rental offering as part of our longer-term strategy.
• Supporting the coordination, planning, scheduling and execution of events and private tours.
• Handling administrative tasks related to events including communications, logistics, supplier contact, and follow-up.
• Floor managing during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the ground.
• Taking up operational work in the museum when needed, including front desk duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

HBO/WO student

Job description

• Contributing to the development of our venue rental offering as part of our longer-term strategy.
• Supporting the coordination, planning, scheduling and execution of events and private tours.
• Handling administrative tasks related to events including communications, logistics, supplier contact, and follow-up.
• Floor managing during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the ground.
• Taking up operational work in the museum when needed, including front desk duties.

Requirements

• Located near Amsterdam (in-person work necessary)
• Duration: to be discussed, 6 months preferred.
• Hours: part-time or full-time, depending on your programme requirements.
• Compensation: in line with Dutch internship regulations.
• A strong administrator: someone sharp, organised, and quick on their feet.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Someone who knows how to prioritize and remain steadfast in a dynamic environment.
• A student currently enrolled in an HBO or WO programme, seeking an internship as part of their studies (a stagebewijs/stage-overeenkomst is required).
• Flexible and open to working occasional evenings and weekends (time-for-time arrangements apply).
• The chance to work in one of Amsterdam’s most unique and inspiring venues.
• Real, varied experience across events, operations, and venue management.
• The opportunity to join certain programme activities and events — lectures, workshops, and more.
• A supportive, uplifting team that genuinely enjoys working together.
• Weekly staff drinks.
• The feeling of contributing to something that actually matters.

Getting There

Address

House with the Heads
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam

Public Transport

A fifteen-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Prefer public transport? Take trams 13 or 17, or bus 170, 172, or 174 to the Westermarkt stop. From there, walk back a short distance, turn left onto Keizersgracht, and you will find us on your right after 300 meters.

Bike

Amsterdam is best explored on two wheels, and the EFM is no exception. Ample bike parking is available along the Keizersgracht.

Car

Parking in the area is paid (~ €8,05 per hour), and spaces can be difficult to find. The nearest parking garages are Q-park Nieuwendijk at Nieuwezijds Kolk 18 (650 meters), Q-park Bijenkorf at Beursstraat 15 (950 meters), and Q-park Europarking at Marnixstraat 250 (1,300 meters). You can also park at a P+R location and travel into the centre by public transport.

Job Application: Events Planning & Coordination Intern