Working Student Startup Programs Europe (Düsseldorf) (fmd)

Your mission

The Start2 Group is searching for a Working Student to support startup accelerator programs in Düsseldorf (especially and Gateway Factory). This position requires an elementary understanding of entrepreneurship a strong ability to learn and passion for a career working with entrepreneurs and innovators.

• Support the planning development and execution of one or more startup accelerator programs in Europe with topics including scaling internationalization and fundraising
• Support the coordination of workshops and speaker sessions that address the core needs of startups
• Work collaboratively within the program team to ensure the smooth execution of the program including pre-participation participation and graduation activities
• Organize workshops and meetings with startups to understand their challenges and take notes of startups meetings with mentors/partners/companies
• Support program teams on event management and coordination as needed
• Support the programs digital presence including content creation and community engagement on social media platforms
• Help in managing databases and tracking program metrics to evaluate success and areas for improvement

Your profile

• Approaches challenge in a proactive innovative manner combined with resilience and a deep passion for supporting startups and fostering global innovation
• A desire to learn how to present to and engage with external stakeholders
• A team player always willing to help out with additional tasks when required
• Willing to learn skills in cross-cultural communication and collaboration
• Passionate about supporting global startups with expansion scaling and fundraising
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Comfortable learning various software tools such as Hubspot Notion Microsoft ChatGPT and others
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Ideal candidates are comfortable with conversational German in a business context
• Currently enrolled in any university preferably in the area of business administration entrepreneurship or technology
• Previous learning experience in corporates startups corporate innovation program management and/or accelerator programs is a plus
• Able to travel up 10% of time (primarily Germany 5 to 10 times annually)
• Willing to have contract length be minimum of 6 months (ideally longer)

Why us

• A dynamic entrepreneurial team environment with a strong commitment to helping European startups scale globally.
• Significant autonomy coupled with a supportive collaborative culture.
• Flat organizational structure offering ample opportunities for personal impact and growth.
• A vast network within the startup ecosystem to support your sales and engagement efforts.
• An international work atmosphere with flexible working arrangements including homeoffice.

About us

Start2 Group runs award-winning startup and innovation programs that connect the right people with the right opportunities. Our work has been recognized globally including being named one of Europes top startup hubs by the Financial Times and having German Accelerator ranked among the top 15 startup programs by CB Insights.

Required Experience:

Intern