Trainee People & Recruiting (m/w/d) (Culture, Events & Employer Branding / Start: September 2026) (m/w/d)

Hey! Nice to have you here

We're the Super-Platform for non-professional football in Europe, bringing experiences on a pro level (news, data, gamification) to our mega-community of +190 million footballers and football fans.

We are a startup that was founded in 2021 in Cologne - our team consists of over 30 smart and 'hungrige' members who work at Prematch offices in Cologne and Berlin (Marketing & Business Team) or remotely across Europe (Tech & Product Team).

We receive support from partners like Krombacher, Flaschenpost, Scalable Capital, and DAZN. Furthermore, we have 1-2 exciting cooperation projects in the pipeline that you can look forward to! Additionally, successful investors like Ralf Reichert, CEO of ESL, or entrepreneur Verena Pausder are on our side.

Already a good match if you…

• Work environment & team: You want to work in a small team and startup environment - an inspiring environment where you can have direct influence.
• Location: → You'll see yourself in our great office in the Belgian Quarter (Cologne) - and not only remotely work!

… That fits you? Then you should definitely keep reading ​

Facts

• Start: September 2026
• Scope: Full-time
• Responsibility area: People & Culture
• Target group: Students / Gap between Bachelor & Master
• Goal: Role & startup life to learn and understand
• Responsibility: Support daily business and take over small projects and tasks step by step
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Faster, simpler, and more transparent application process

For this we need you

• Job postings & application process: You create new job ads, navigate through the application jungle, and get the chance to conduct interviews yourself.
• Candidate experience & culture: Together, we optimize the candidate experience and bring fresh air into our company culture.
• Event planning: You plan and organize team events as well as off-site events and support other initiatives around culture & employer branding.
• Office & daily business: You keep the office running and take over administrative tasks.
• HR adventure: Together with me, Lisa, you'll experience the recruiting and HR adventure and will be involved in all areas where your strengths are needed.

What you need

• Where you stand: You have recently completed your studies or are currently still studying - especially suitable if it's towards business administration, economics, or similar!
• Motivation & reliability: Both stand at the top of your priorities - and exactly that we need!
• Organization & communication: Organizational talent, self-employed work, and a communicative nature belong to your daily routine.
• Taking responsibility: You want to take on responsibility and quickly grow beyond yourself? Perfect - we do too!
• Languages are no problem: You have fluent German and good English skills.

Of advantage, but not a must

• Recruiting experience: First steps in recruiting or active sourcing - e.g., through internships or student jobs - are of advantage, but no prerequisite.

Why we?

• Be part of it from the start – Shape actively with us how Prematch grows and changes amateur football.
• Paid internship: At our place, you'll not only gain experience but also receive a fair payment.
• Three offices in Cologne, Berlin, and London – With real startup vibe to work and start together. If you ever want to experience another office, we support that gladly.
• Homeoffice: You are 2-3 days a week at the office and can flexibly work remotely (home office on weekends is quite popular with us)
• Remote, even from afar – Whether taking a week of sunshine abroad or a few days with family: At our place, you can flexibly work remotely.
• Team spirit: Regardless of whether in the office or at home: We ensure that our team remains closely connected through modern tools and a virtual office.
• Modern IT equipment: We provide you with all necessary tools and devices so you can work productively.
• 27 vacation days per year: For your relaxation and to recharge new energy. If you're a parent, we have an additional special regulation for you to balance family and leisure time even better.
• Team events at our locations – Whether after-work in Cologne, Berlin, or London: We bring our teams together regularly - to exchange, socialize, and grow closer as a team.
• Offsites with the entire team: Together with the entire team for four days out of daily life: away from it all, develop ideas, work on-site together, and experience real team spirit.

Exactly your thing?

Then don't waste any time!

All we need is your current CV. You can easily enter more information about yourself in our short application form. Lisa will then get in touch with you. We're all very relaxed - so start right away with the