Location: Maastricht
Hours: 32–40 per week
Apply before: 8 January 2026

Make impact by facilitating knowledge sharing

Do you get energy from organising international conferences and events that actually make a difference? Are you structured, hands-on and ready to grow in a people-focused, international environment? Then Klinkhamer | conferences & events would love to meet you.

About Klinkhamer | conferences & events

With more than 20 years of experience, Klinkhamer | conferences & events has been organising international conferences and events that facilitate real knowledge exchange. We are an IAPCO-certified Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) and association management company – working for governments, universities, scientific societies and corporate organisations.

Our mission is to create impact by facilitating knowledge exchange, by organising and managing congresses and events where professionals and innovators connect. Our culture is built on reliability, attention, teamwork and a healthy dose of humour. From our headquarters in Maastricht, we deliver live, hybrid and virtual conferences across Europe and beyond.

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Your role: (Junior) Project Manager

As a (Junior) Project Manager you help turn complex conferences into smooth, well-organised experiences. You are part of a project team and, step by step, you grow towards taking ownership of your own projects.

You will:

• Support and manage conferences and events from A to Z

• Coordinate with clients, speakers, sponsors and suppliers

• Work closely with colleagues in registration, abstract handling, web development and design

• Monitor timelines, budgets and project deliverables

• Help translate client needs into clear planning and practical actions

• Spot risks and opportunities and contribute ideas for improvement

• Occasionally travel to conferences on-site, in the Netherlands and abroad

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What you bring

You don’t have to tick every box to apply – we value potential, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A completed MBO or HBO (associate/bachelor’s) degree, preferably in event management, communications, hospitality or a related field

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in events, hospitality, project coordination or similar (more experience is a plus)

• Strong organisational skills: you enjoy structure, lists and deadlines

• Clear and confident communication skills, also under time pressure

• Proactive, hands-on mindset: you like to solve things rather than wait

• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written

• Affinity with international environments and working with different cultures

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What we offer

We believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported and able to grow.

• A temporary contract with the intention of a permanent position

• A 32–40 hour workweek

• Competitive salary based on your experience and education

• 8% pension contribution by the employer, without employee cost

• Travel allowance and a personal training & development budget

• Room to grow from junior to independent Project Manager

• International projects with real responsibility and visible impact

• A team that values collaboration, initiative and humour

• Unlimited use of our fully equipped in-house gym on the top floor

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Interested?

We’re curious who you are – not just what’s on your CV.

Send your CV and a short motivation (this can also be in English) to:
Niels Klinkhamer – niels@klinkhamergroup.com

For our project management department, which coordinates, organises and executes our (inter)national conferences, meetings and events, Klinkhamer Group is looking for an intern.

Project Manager intern

We offer a challenging internship with ample time for your research. You will be partly responsible for coordinating new and ongoing projects and supporting Klinkhamer Group's project managers.

Klinkhamer Group is based in one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands, Maastricht. At the office, we like a 'formal if you have to, informal if you can' culture. We are there for each other and bring out the best in each other. Among other things, we offer:

• An inspiring workplace within an ambitious team;
• An internship allowance of €250 per month with the possibility of being offered a contract after successful completion of the internship;
• Travel allowance and reimbursement of your commuting expenses;
• Diversity by being involved in all projects;
• A sports subscription at our in-house gym.