Operations Intern - Zurich 2022

We’re a fast-growing digital company taking the travel industry by storm. We started off as a 3 van rental company in Portugal in 2013, and have since become Europe’s largest campervan rental company. With a fleet of 1.000+ vehicles, Indie Campers currently operates over 40 locations across Europe. We’ve been recently chosen by the Financial Times as the #38 fastest growing company in Europe and #2 in the Travel sector. We’re also a tight-knit group of friends who love spreading the travel bug. And guess what — we’re hiring!

About the Role

We are looking for university students who are seeking genuine work experience, vocational placements or internships located in Portugal, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Iceland, Sweden, Croatia, Ireland, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, and United Stated of America.

As an Indie Campers Operations Intern, you’ll be representing our brand in person, providing our guests with a world-class customer service when they start and finish road trips of a lifetime. Do you enjoy challenges, meeting new people and fast-paced environments? If so, this position might be your next step!

What we offer:

• All internships are paid, the amount being dependent on location, country, and region (accommodation not included).
• Continuous training and coaching to develop the skills that matter to you: Workshops during the internship in specialized fields (e.g. Guest Relations, Logistics, Management, Finance); Business case award (it is given the option for Interns to do a business case based on their experience and the winner of best case gets to fly to Lisbon to meet the CEO at the Company´s HeadQuarters); "One day as a Manager" to better understand the responsibilities and operations on the field; One voucher with a discount to use in our vans after the internship.
• International opportunities and real chance of integration in Indie Campers after the internship.

Who you are:

• You’re a student in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field looking for an internship (mandatory to be enrolled in a university).
• You are fluent in English, have a work permit, a valid driver’s license and feel confident enough to drive a campervan (mandatory).
• You’re available for a full-time (40 hours) internship or for a part-time (20 or 25 hours) internship with flexible working hours.
• You have a natural talent for connecting with people and have a strong customer service orientation.
• You’re a problem solver who thrives on creating solutions and is not afraid to get their hands dirty.

What you´ll do:

• Check-ins and check-outs of campervans, registering guests, processing payments, and explaining the vehicle functionalities, reservation details and terms & conditions.
• Inspecting, cleaning, and preparing our campervans after each booking, and handle any issues that may arise to make sure operations run smoothly.
• Maintaining updated information on van availability, reservations, and guest communications.

Internship options:

• 3 a 6-month internship (according to students´ availability) starting on May 2022 (flexible)– preferably during the summer season from May and June onwards.

Be a part of our success and apply now!