At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car or a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, we encounter exceptional objects daily. We are a unique marketplace for buying and selling special items, with over 100,000 unique items auctioned weekly, curated by our passionate experts. Our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects, guided by our core values: ownership, openness to change, and passion for our mission and customers.

About The Role

As an Office Management Intern, you will gain experience in Facility and Office management, focusing on enhancing the employee experience. You will support the team in promoting an engaging, safe, and efficient workplace environment, manage day-to-day building services and operations, and assist with event planning and onboarding new joiners. This role is ideal for someone exploring their career interests in a corporate office setting.

Office Management Hands-on Responsibilities

• Support the office management team with daily issues to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for employees and visitors.
• Order office supplies and manage stock inventory.
• Prepare regional and international shipments with courier service providers.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and assist with accounting tasks.
• Update the internal office management manual.
• Maintain office cleanliness and organization, including stock management and replenishment.

Employee Experience Improvements

• Analyze and report on office data such as attendance patterns to inform future decisions based on behavioral data and HR policies.
• Support the Learning and Development department, particularly in onboarding new employees.
• Review and propose improvements for the ‘employee goodies’ stock, including finding suitable providers for branded items.

Community Events

• Manage Catawiki events and collaborate with suppliers to enhance the experience.
• Engage with remote employees and identify opportunities to improve the workplace environment through collaboration with stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Immediate availability.
• Enrollment at an educational institution in the Netherlands for the internship duration, pursuing a degree in human resources, office management, hospitality, tourism, or related fields.
• Motivation to learn about office management functions in a business environment.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 15 kg (33 lbs) frequently and remain physically active for extended periods.
• Excellent social communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Google software (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.).
• Willingness to support others and a growth mindset.
• Hands-on mentality with no reluctance to perform simple tasks.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
• Required to be physically on-site in the office for 4 days a week (days may vary depending on the team schedule).

Where you'll be

This role will be based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in a beautiful office on Rokin.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Create a visible impact in a global organization serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. Each role has a broad scope and directly impacts our customers and business.
• Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programs.
• Join a passionate, diverse team of over 800 Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Enjoy perks like a €100 Catavoucher upon joining, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an additional day off each year to pursue your passion, along with additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon foster collaboration. Most Catawikians work in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office unless specified otherwise.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.