Internship in Executive Assistant (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant Intern to support management-level activities within the Procurement and Supplier Management organization in North America. The role provides hands-on experience in management support, reporting, and coordination in a professional, international environment.

Essential Functions

• Support the Executive Assistant and management team in coordinating day-to-day management activities and projects.
• Assist in preparing management presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Support the preparation and analysis of supplier performance and quality-related KPI reports.
• Help organize and support department meetings, town halls, and internal workshops.
• Assist with project coordination, including tracking tasks, consolidating inputs, and preparing summaries.
• Support improvements to reporting formats, presentation quality, and coordination processes.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Support daily management coordination and administrative activities.
• Prepare, update, and format presentations, reports, and meeting documents.
• Collect, consolidate, and structure inputs from various stakeholders.
• Support KPI tracking and basic data updates in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organize meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up actions.
• Maintain and update shared files, templates, and documentation.
• Support internal communication and coordination within the team.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks related to procurement and supplier management topics.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance/Controlling, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Analytical and structured working style
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail and reliability
• Basic data handling and reporting skills
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or in a gap year between a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
• Studies outside the U.S.; applications from students currently studying in the U.S. are not accepted.
• A minimum of three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Availability for a minimum of six months.

Benefits

• Paid internship at an hourly rate of $18
• Coverage of visa costs
• $700 housing bonus
• Health benefits
• Company retirement
• Annual profit share
• Possible mobility offers
• Coaching
• Flextime
• Employee events and discounts
• Possible mobile phone
• Possible parking
• Canteen and café
• Near-site childcare

How to Apply

Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, a detailed CV or resume, a university transcript, high school diploma, working references, and a certificate of enrollment.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.