Jobs at the German-Irish Chamber

Are you interested in spending time abroad, seeking new challenges, and advancing your professional career? At 140 locations in 93 countries around the world, the members of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) offer their experience, connections and services to German and foreign companies. Under the brand “DEinternational”, the consultancy wing of the German Foreign Chambers of Commerce, the AHKs provide services for companies from both Germany and Ireland in order to support their foreign business activities. Internships are regularly available to qualified students. During your internship with us, you will not only gain professional skills, but you will also gain fascinating insights into the Irish working world and improve your language skills. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Then apply right away!

Please send your application including your CV, cover letter and university enrolment certificate (for internships) to jutta.jennings(at)german-irish.ie

Internship at the Chamber

Accounting

Duties include the assistance of the Accounting department with:

  • The Processing of accounts receivable and payable information such as entering sales, purchases invoices into Sage 50 Accounts
  • Cash management / reporting
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Reporting of VAT return
  • Correspondence with clients in Ireland and Germany
  • Research activities
  • Project work
  • Administrative tasks within the Chamber

Requirements:

  • Business/ Finance student
  • Organization skills, flexibility to manage multiple tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Team Player
  • Fluent Communication skills in German and English
  • Knowledge of accounting system is an advantage
  • Minimum duration of 4 months
     

Note: You have to be studying in Germany to be admitted for this internship

HR & Communications

Your tasks:

  • Assisting the HR & Communications Team in all areas of work
  • Deliver Erasmus + student program
  • Internship placement
  • Assisting with Recruitment & general HR tasks
  • Membership
  • Event Management

Job requirements:

  • Ideally degree or diploma level in a relevant area of study
  • Previous practical experience / customer service / HR
  • Excellent knowledge of the German and English language
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Excellent communication & Organization skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Available for a minimum period of 4 month

How you will benefit

  • Acquire know-how working “on the job” based on the multi-industry experience of DEinternational/chamber environment
  • Work in close co-operation with the clients, business partners, members and service providers
  • Gain intercultural experience by working in a German-Irish team for German and Irish clients

Please understand, that the minimum period for an internship is 4 months. The internship is only offered as part of a mandatory internship.

Social Media & Communications

Your tasks:

  • Create graphics and design layouts for external and internal communications, including flyers, brochures, briefing documents, website, social media accounts, and event campaigns
  • Modify existing materials including handouts, PowerPoint templates, etc.
  • Assist with drafting and scheduling content for GICC’s social media platforms including LinkedIn and Twitter
  • Assist in setting and implementing membership campaigns
  • Organize and participate in events
  • Support general membership tasks

Job requirements:

  • Proficiency in using the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Social media and web-savvy, and brimming with ideas about creative ways to engage with our members and business partners
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Power Point)
  • Great attention to detail 
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of video editing tools while not a requirement, would be desirable
  • Available for a minimum period of 4 months

How you will benefit

  • Become a key part of our social strategy
  • Acquire know-how working “on the job” based on the multi-industry experience of chamber environment
  • Gain intercultural experience by working in a German-Irish team for German and Irish clients

Please understand, that the minimum period for an internship is 4 months. The internship is only offered as part of a mandatory internship.

Market Entry / Sales

What will you do?

DEinternational in Dublin regularly offers internships in its Marketing Department to interested and motivated students within the following areas of activity:

  • Individual Market Consultancy Market Information
  • Business Partner Mailings Advertisement / PR
  • Trade Missions Event Management
  • Business Presence / Representation
  • Assistance of new business development

Job requirements:

  • Ideally degree or diploma level in a relevant area of study
  • Previous practical experience
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Your internship has to be mandatory for your university degree

The internship is only offered as part of a mandatory internship.

Information Technology

This internship is your opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and challenging sector with independent responsibility and great colleagues. You will not only be exposed to IT but also other areas within our structure such as Marketing, Events, HR, Communications and Accounting.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrating skills in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
  • Problem solving ability in the IT sector
  • Assist with every-day IT challenges to assist the team
  • Act as a bridge between the company and the IT provider
  • Find solutions in a timely manner
  • Assist other departments if required
  • Conduct training to staff members in IT environment/Software
  • Adhoc/projects

Required skills:

  • Target driven and ambitious 
  • Have exceptional attention to detail. 
  • Have exceptional organisation skills 
  • A professional and friendly approach. 
  • Focused on providing excellent customer service for the team and IT provider
  • Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and provide additional assistance to other teams when requested 
  • Ability to cope well under pressure 
  • Willing to learn and develop 
  • Fluent in the English language 

The internship is only offered as part of a mandatory internship.

Our References

Sonja Wiehl, HR & Communications Trainee

"Overall, I strongly recommend the internship in Human Resources and Communication. You get to work on a variety of projects and gain a lot of experience. Because the tasks are so varied, you can learn something new every day. I especially liked how I was involved in all topics and how my ideas were always accepted. The positive working environment in the department made it even more enjoyable to set up and develop the projects. During the internship, I was able to learn a lot both professionally and personally, which will undoubtedly help me in the future. Thank you so much to Jutta and Conny for making this wonderful experience possible for me!" Sonja Wiehl, HR & Communications Trainee - 09/2021 – 01/2022

Pawel Pekarev, Marketing Trainee

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone. You were wonderful co-workers who made me feel welcome and appreciated from the start. A special thanks, however, goes to the marketing team. Thank you for your unwavering trust, David and Frank, and for your constant encouragement to improve. I am grateful for the time we spent together as well as the lessons I learned along the way. I joined the Chamber with the intention of fostering relationships between institutions and the people who work in those institutions, and I believe I can proudly say that I have consistently assisted in doing so. I will remember my time in Ireland as one of the most enjoyable and exciting times of my life, and the people here played a big part in that." Pawel Pekarev, Marketing Trainee - 01/2022 – 07/2022

Leon Suttrop, HR & Communications Trainee

"All beginnings are difficult and working in an office for the first time without any professional experience was a huge challenge for me. But, with the constant support of everyone in the chamber, I was able to quickly settle into my role and use my skills to help everyone in the chamber. I learned a lot about myself and was able to grow tremendously as a result of the excellent communication in our office. Because of the continuous feedback from my colleagues, the requirements were always clear to me, and the tasks and projects could be completed well and in a structured manner. The working environment was always pleasant, and the team spirit was strengthened by various events held outside of working hours. I will never forget my time in Ireland and will always remember everything I experienced and learned." Leon Suttrop, HR & Communications Trainee - 02/2022 – 06/2022

Maximilian Hamacher, Tax & Legal Trainee

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the AHK! All of my co-workers were extremely pleasant, and there was a pleasant atmosphere in the office. The work itself was interesting, particularly the work with various customers/enterprises and in various fields, both in Ireland and in Germany." Maximilian Hamacher, Tax & Legal Trainee - 01/2022 – 04/2022

Pia Sophie Werner, HR & Communications Trainee

"From June to mid-September 2021, I decided to make the most of my summer break before beginning my final year of studies. My three and a half month stint at the Chamber was an incredible experience that perfectly prepared me for both my future studies and my professional future. Most importantly, I was able to work in the Human Resources and Communications departments, which not only made me enjoy coming to work every day, but also pushed me in the best way possible. Being a part of the chamber team during and after work hours has fostered an atmosphere of trust, commitment, and joy. Furthermore, I have thoroughly enjoyed my tasks and work. I had the privilege of participating in the Erasmus student exchange program, which is still active today. To sum up, I can only say that another visit and work in Dublin is on the cards for me." Pia Sophie Werner, HR & Communications Trainee

Katharina Bauer, HR & Communications Trainee

"First and foremost, I would like to thank the whole AHK staff for their warm welcome to the team. Especially, the girls from the HR and Communications department had to be thanked for their support and unwavering trust in me. Since the day we had contact, I felt like a member of the Chamber. The HR & Communications department, in which I did my internship, always tried to assign me exciting tasks. In this context, I had also the chance to assist in the organization of several events as well as team-building activities. The stay abroad was an excellent experience and contributed positively to my personal and professional growth. I would choose to do an internship at AHK Ireland again at any time. Thanks again for the great moments and laughs we shared. I couldn't have wished for a better internship abroad and as I always said, it is not a goodbye, it is a see you soon." Katharina Bauer, HR & Communications Trainee - 06/2022 – 09/2022

Nicklas Reiß, Communications & Public Affairs Trainee

"I've been working in the field of communications and public affairs for three months. Many tasks will be assigned to you in this section of the AHK Ireland, which will give you a good start in a variety of fields. So, for example, I was responsible for the organization, planning, and preparation of Working Group Meetings. I was also assigned tasks like creating invoices and conducting research on the AHK's 500+ partners. I also took on tasks in the field of social media, such as creating posts and supervising the filming of a commercial during a trade mission. I was given a great deal of responsibility, but I was never left alone when I needed help. It's a fantastic team, and I strongly advise anyone who wants to learn something new while also exploring a beautiful country to apply to the German-Irish Foreign Trade Chamber." Nicklas Reiß, Communications & Public Affairs Trainee - 08/2022 – 10/2022