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HR & Administration Intern (mandatory internship/ Erasmus +)

Berlin
Full or part-time
Intern / Student

Background

Department: Human Resources / Administration 

Duration: Minimum 3 months; maximum 6 months (6 months preferred) 

Working Hours: Full-time or part-time 

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (expectation to be in our Berlin office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; exceptions are possible upon approval) 

Start Date: October 2026 onwards

Application Deadline: 31.08.2026  *Early applications are encourged, this position might be unpublished before the deadline.

We welcome applications from students who can spend part of their internship in Berlin .As this is an unpaid internship, we particularly encourage applications from candidates whose internship is: a mandatory requirement of their university curriculum; part of an Erasmus+ traineeship or another funded academic mobility programme.

Purpose 

The HR & Administration Intern will support the HR and Administration team in daily operations, recruitment activities, employee engagement initiatives, office administration, and event coordination. This internship provides practical experience in HR processes, administrative functions, and corporate event planning while offering valuable exposure to an international working environment.

Your tasks

Human Resources

  • Assist with recruitment by posting job vacancies,and scheduling interviews;
  • Support employee onboarding and orientation;
  • Maintain and update employee records and HR databases;
  • Assist with attendance, leave, and training records;
  • Support with reporting and sending letters
  • Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

Administration

  • Manage office correspondence, filing systems, and documentation.
  • Schedule meetings and maintain calendars.
  • Support on preparing presentations, reports, and meeting minutes.
  • Coordinate office supplies and inventory.
  • Provide general administrative support to different departments.
  • Welcome visitors and respond to general inquiries.

Event Organisation

  • Assist in planning and coordinating internal events, workshops, training sessions, networking events, and team-building activities.
  • Support event logistics, including venue arrangements, catering, materials, and equipment.
  • Coordinate invitations, registrations, and attendance lists.
  • Liaise with vendors and external service providers when required.
  • Assist with event setup, on-site coordination, and post-event evaluations.
  • Help prepare promotional materials and internal communications for events.

Your skills and experience

  • Currently pursuing degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Event Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy or a related field.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Interest in human resources, administration, and event coordination.
  • Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are considered an asset.

What we offer

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will have gained practical experience in:

  • Recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • HR administration and employee record management.
  • Office administration and organisational support.
  • Planning and coordinating corporate events and employee engagement activities.
  • Professional communication and stakeholder management.
  • Time management, teamwork, and organisational skills within an international work environment.
DRI offers you:
  •  Flexible working hours  
  • Hybrid work model (depending on the role/team)
  • Comprehensive onboarding to help you settle easily and familiarise yourself with DRI 
  • Regular team events (yearly retreat, BBQ, etc.) 
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse team in the heart of Berlin, where everybody is on first-name terms with each other. 

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (CV, cover letter, and two writing samples) here.

Closing date for applications: 31.03.2026
*The position may close before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate. 

About us

Organisation responsible for this vacancy: 

Democracy Reporting International gGmbH 

Elbestr. 28 / 29 12045 Berlin, Germany

Data processing of personal data in third countries will not take place. We process your data in accordance with the provisions of § 26 German Federal Data Protection Act. More information about processing your personal data: Privacy Policy.


Please note that a criminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process, should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment. The costs will be covered by DRI once the candidate is hired.

 Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Tunisia, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.