- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €900/month
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie’s France is seeking a full-time Events Department Assistant Intern for a six-month internship from early January to late June 2027, based in Paris. The intern will support event administration, guest communications, supplier research and event operations, and will receive €900 gross per month, restaurant vouchers worth €10 per day (€5 covered by Christie’s) and 50% reimbursement of transport costs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Handle the department’s administrative tasks.
- Manage guest responses to events using dedicated software and Excel.
- Prepare organizational notes for the various stakeholders involved in the successful delivery of events.
- Research and register new event suppliers, including caterers, florists, musicians and entertainment providers, and regularly monitor industry trends and developments.
- Support the team’s operational activity with varied cross-functional tasks, including packing and storing tableware, washing vases and taking tablecloths to the dry cleaner.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at Licence or Master’s level at a business school, hospitality school or equivalent.
- Ideally, prior experience in events or project management, or equivalent.
- Versatile, service-oriented and able to work in a demanding environment.
- Able to work independently.
- Speaks English.
- Excellent command of Excel.
Skills
Experience
Ideally, a first experience in events or project management, or equivalent.
Education
Currently studying at Licence or Master’s level at a business school, hospitality school or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 900 per month.
Benefits
Restaurant vouchers worth €10 per day, of which €5 is covered by Christie’s; reimbursement of 50% of transport costs.
Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
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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