Intern, Research & Outreach

About the Internship

We are seeking a Research & Conference Outreach Intern to join the Municipalika 2026 team. This internship offers hands-on experience in research, stakeholder outreach, conference planning, and speaker engagement, working closely with the Conference and Event teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential conference speakers, government officials, industry experts, municipal leaders, delegates, and organisations.
• Support the Conference Team in identifying relevant speakers for different conference sessions.
• Research individuals and organisations and collect relevant contact details and background information.
• Assist with reaching out to potential speakers and participants through email and other communication channels.
• Follow up with contacts and track responses and engagement.
• Maintain and update Excel / Google Sheets databases and outreach trackers.
• Help prepare basic speaker profiles, research notes, and contact lists.
• Coordinate with the internal team and provide regular updates on outreach progress.
• Support the team with other research, coordination, and event-related activities.

Qualifications

• Individuals interested in events, research, communication, business, or urban development.
• Good at searching for information online and identifying relevant people and organisations.
• Comfortable using Google, LinkedIn, Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, curious, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable communicating with new people and conducting follow-ups.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.

Interest in smart cities, urban development, infrastructure, sustainability, mobility, municipalities, or public policy is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience in conference and event management.
• Learn how professional conferences identify and engage industry experts and speakers.
• Get exposure to senior government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Develop practical skills in research, communication, outreach, and database management.
• Understand how a large-scale industry conference is planned and executed.