Apply for the Counder Event Management Support Internship Programme 2025. Our curated events, ranging from our flagship invite-only Counder Conference to intimate gatherings, are designed to foster collaboration, generate unique insights, and facilitate meaningful partnerships. We place a strong emphasis on exclusivity, profitability, and positive social impact. If you’re passionate about forging transformative partnerships and crafting extraordinary experiences, we’d love to speak with you.
Your Role
Join our high-energy events team to help execute some of the most exclusive investor gatherings. You will:
• Help organise high-profile dinners, side events, and support Counder Conference 2026.
• Work hand-in-hand with our partnership manager to coordinate VIP experiences.
• Handle communication with key stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
Your Profile
• Top university background, outstanding grades (preferably post-grad).
• Proven experience in event management, startups, or agencies.
• Highly organised, proactive, and stress-resistant in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent English (German or another second language is a plus).
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on mindset.
• High business acumen and high emotional intelligence
What We Offer
• Work from our Cape Town office with a dynamic, ambitious team.
• Full immersion into the startup and venture ecosystem.
• High-impact projects with autonomy and responsibility.
• Compensation for your work
How to Apply
• Complete the Following Assignment and attach it along with your CV and Cover Letter: Identify and briefly research one potential partnership/sponsorship opportunity for Counder for our flagship Conference. Provide a short analysis of why it’s promising, how it aligns with the Conference, and what the immediate next steps might be.
Email your cover letter, CV, and assignment to hello@counder.com.