Working Student – Strategic Project Coordinator

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! By comparing prices from major booking sites, we're making it easy for people to find hotels they want at a price they’ll love. In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. A career at trivago is a journey designed for people who crave continuous development and want to thrive in a high-performing team. Here you will find those who aren't afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

Join us in making a difference

The Strategy & Operations team is seeking a highly motivated project management student to join our team! If you're currently studying Business Administration, Communication, Design, or a related field (either at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and are passionate about organization and process creation, keep reading. In this role, you'll support a team of Strategists and Project Managers to help achieve our organizational project goals. Interested? We look forward to your application!

How you’ll make an impact:

• Organize and manage 4 company calendars
• Apply analytical thinking to solve complex conflicts
• Create and manage Confluence pages
• Execute internal communications for Leads and Talents
• Support operational activities including but not limited to purchasing gifts, making restaurant reservations, and facilitating organizational tasks

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 4 hours per day every day
• Flexible working hours (mornings or afternoons)

What you'll need to thrive:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program with a focus on Business Administration, Communication, Design, or a related field
• Effective communication skills in English to ensure transparency and alignment on goals, priorities, and progress
• Expected graduation in 2026 or later
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Highly organized.
  • Strong analytical thinking - ability to convey information in a systematic and lean manner.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proactive attitude – eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Stand out with:

• Previous experience in using:
  • Outlook Calendars
  • Confluence for information management

Worried about missing a few requirements? Still apply, and express your motivation as you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Recruiting process for this role:

• Introduction Call (30 minutes)
• Case Study
• Technical Interview (60 minutes)

What you can look forward to:

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Likeminded, and free German language classes. You’ll have access to workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and a fully-equipped campus library. We also organize regular team and company-wide events so you can build experiences with us.

Life happens.

We offer paid vacation days during your employment, flexible working hours, 1 WFH day weekly, and the chance to work remotely for selected days abroad. 

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, stay healthy with our on-site gym and sports classes, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at joinus@trivago.com. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!

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