As part-time Event Assistant at OKAPI:Orbits, you make sure the space industry meets us in person. You help plan and run our presence at conferences, trade fairs and industry events across the world, from the first checklist to the last box packed on the stand. You work closely with Sales and Marketing, so the events you organize feed directly into the pipeline that keeps satellites safe in increasingly congested orbits.
This is a hands-on role for someone who likes structure, keeps a cool head when a shipment is late, and enjoys seeing a plan turn into a full booth, a well-run session or a dinner that people remember. You take ownership of the details so the team can focus on the conversations.
Event Assistant
Brunswick (Germany)
Part-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your tasks and responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate OKAPI:Orbits' participation in conferences, trade fairs, occasional online events and industry events, from registration and booth booking to travel, shipping and on-site logistics
- Keep the annual events calendar current, track deadlines, budgets and costs per event, and report what each event delivered
- Prepare booth materials, giveaways, print and demo equipment together with Marketing, and make sure everything arrives on time and in one piece
- Coordinate speaker slots, meeting schedules and customer dinners with the Sales team, and keep leads and follow-ups documented in HubSpot
- Research upcoming events, collect offers from venues and suppliers, and recommend where we should and should not show up
- Be responsible for the travel management of our team so they arrive on time and stay as close to the location of interest to maximize customer-facing time
Your profile
What you bring
Must haves
Must haves
- Work permit for EEA
- Availability of >20 hours per week with flexibility to work occasionally more or at unregular times of the day around event dates
- Practical experience in organizing events, trade fair appearances, initiatives or comparable projects
- Very good organizational skills: you work with checklists, deadlines and budgets and do not lose track when several events overlap
- Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams) and quick to learn tools like HubSpot and Confluence
- Fluent English in speaking and writing, as most events and partners are international
- German B2
- Interest in the space industry or willingness to learn how satellite operations and space traffic management work
- Experience with supplier negotiation, budget tracking or travel booking
- Basic skills in Canva or similar tools for simple booth and social media materials
- Calm and friendly under pressure, with a hands-on attitude
Why us?
Why us?
- With a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.
- Work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of top-tier engineers and scientists.
- Grow continuously with access to training budgets, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Great team spirit, with company-wide events such as social activities like laser tag, dinners, and team-building outings.
- 30 days of Vacation and Workation
- Bahncard (25 if you live in Brunswick, 50 if you live outside of the city)
- Subsidized Hansefit / Wellpass Membership
- Free Drinks & Snacks in the office (the good ones)
- Bikeleasing
- Company Pension Scheme
- Coporate Benefits (Discount on Brands, Concerts, Holidays)
About us
OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.
Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.
Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.