Careers

Location

Paris, FR

Job Term

4,Intern

Descartes was born out of the conviction that climate change calls for a revolutionary approach in insurance to better protect corporations, governments, and vulnerable communities. We offer a new generation of parametric insurance that builds resilience against the full spectrum of climate and emerging risks. Utilizing Machine Learning and real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT, our state-of-the-art climate tech provides innovative coverage for all trade sectors in all regions of the world. Our diverse team operates out of our global offices headquartered in Paris and based in Singapore, Sydney, New York, Denver, Atlanta, London, and soon Madrid.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to hire a driven and passionate Events Intern to jump on board our Marketing & Communications team to support our internal and external events, both in-person and virtual, across our key markets.

This position reports to the Communications Manager, your responsibilities would include but not limited to:

  • Maintaining an updated list of key events across our global hubs, ensuring that all critical industry events remain on Descartes’ radar.
  • Supporting event asset design and production, including Descartes branded materials for commercial and recruitment events
  • Assisting in securing sponsorship opportunities for relevant industry events.
  • Supporting logistical event operations.
  • Coordinate invitation lists for internal events.
  • Secure team registrations for external events as needed.

ABOUT YOU

  • Fluency in English and French
  • Currently completing or just completed studies in the events, communications, marketing or a related field
  • A previous internship in events is appreciated
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, MS Teams)

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

  • Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.)
  • Work in a collaborative and professional environment
  • Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity
  • Benefit from a referral scheme for successfully referring peers
  • Benefit from a hybrid work mode
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