Chanel Assistant — Event Coordination (Internship)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance houses. Privately owned and internationally influential, the brand is recognised for uncompromising standards of craft, creativity and brand stewardship. As an employer, Chanel offers roles at the intersection of artistic heritage and commercial rigour within a highly curated, discreet corporate environment.

Chanel — Assistant Event Coordination (Internship) in Paris, July 2026. Support corporate event planning, vendor coordination and on-site execution.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Corporate Events team in the end-to-end execution of internal and external events, including product launches, press and client-facing activations, and corporate gatherings.
  • Assist with vendor research, selection and coordination (catering, AV, temporary structures, floristry), ensuring suppliers meet brand standards and timelines.
  • Manage logistical tasks: venue sourcing support, delivery coordination, equipment inventory, and on-site set-up and teardown assistance.
  • Prepare event documentation—run sheets, floor plans, seating charts, itineraries and badge/guest-list management—and update stakeholders regularly.
  • Contribute to budget tracking and expense reconciliation, maintaining accurate records of invoices and purchase orders.
  • Participate in on-site event management to ensure flawless execution and rapid troubleshooting; provide post-event reporting and feedback summaries.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline.
  • Availability to start in July 2026 for the internship period as required by the Corporate Events calendar.
  • Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, discretion and professionalism when interacting with senior stakeholders and external partners.
  • Flexible working hours and willingness to be present on-site for events (evenings and weekends as required).
  • Prior internship or coursework related to events, hospitality or project coordination is strongly preferred.

Skills

Event coordination Vendor management Budget tracking and invoice reconciliation Guest list and seating management On-site event operations Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong written and verbal communication Fluency in professional discretion and client-facing etiquette

Experience

Previous internship or practical experience in event coordination, hospitality, marketing or a similar operational role is preferred. Demonstrable involvement in planning or executing events—academic projects, student associations or professional placements—will be valued.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Work at Chanel combines rigorous professional standards with an artisanal sensibility; teams operate with discretion, precision and a strong sense of stewardship for the brand. The corporate environment is fast-paced and collaborative, offering exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and high-profile events.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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