About the company

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) is an independent, non-profit, advocacy organisation governed by and for our members.

Founded by 51 member companies in 2000, it has grown to more than 1,700 member companies and operates from seven chapters across nine cities including the South China chapter. Our organisation gives our members a common voice and guarantees effective communication channels with European and Chinese governments, business associations and media.

The South China Chapter was established in June 2006, first in Guangzhou and a year later in Shenzhen. Until now the South China Chapter has approximately 300 members constituting mainly European companies spanning across various industries including electronics and telecommunications, machinery and equipment, automotive components, household electrical appliances, logistics, healthcare, trading activities, financial, legal and tax services.

Job description

Become the Personal Assistant of the European Chamber South China General Manager for 4-6 months!

This internship is for 4-6 months, starting from late August, with a stipend of 100RMB/day. The candidate should be able to work for 3-5 days/week, in the European Chamber’s Shenzhen office. Please indicate your (1) internship availability and (2) student status while applying.

An enriching internship is calling.

1. You will get the opportunity to network with world famous companies and consulates
2. You will be immersed in an English working environment to work with colleagues of diverse background
3. You will learn multiple skills through content driven events and daily work
4. A broadened horizon is guaranteed

· Member companies & Board, Consulates, National Chambers relationship

- Conduct research on various companies and industries.

- Keep regular contact with companies in South China, by scheduling and attending meetings with member companies and the General Manager. Provide necessary information for member meetings and event preparation.

- Attend meetings with important stakeholders and take the minutes.

- Contact Consulates and national chambers when needed, in particular for events/activities arrangement.

 

· Events Management

- Contact selected members for events chairmanship or participation.

- Attend and support informative and social events.

-Monitor the SharePoint/intranet update.

 

· Office and accounting

- Prepare simple accounting, reimbursement documents and general ledger.

- Occasionally arrange business trip: hotel & flight booking.

Skills & experience

- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin; 

- Background in trade, economics, communication, or foreign languages is preferred; 

- Computer competencies, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Photoshop is a plus; 

- Detail-oriented, outgoing and accurate; 

- Proactive with an open-minded and communicative attitude. 

How to apply

This position is available from end of August, ideally for a period of 6 months.
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to sz.project@europeanchamber.com.cn