🚀 Strategic Partnerships Associate, DACH & CEE (contract)

Overview

Strategic Partnerships Associate, DACH & CEE (contract) at Airbnb. This temporary assignment will be working at Airbnb, and may involve working at an Airbnb site, contracted through Magnit Global, a UK registered employment business with the company registration number .

Airbnb was born in 2007 and is a mission-driven company focused on belonging anywhere. The role is a key member of a multi-disciplinary campaign team responsible for advocating Airbnb’s policy positions and coordinating strategic partnerships both internally and externally in the DACH & CEE regions.

Responsibilities

• Support partnership and policy engagement across DACH & CEE, with a focus on the German-speaking markets.
• Work closely with government affairs, communications, and cross-functional teams to advance Airbnb’s mission and ensure consistency across initiatives.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders inside and outside the company; translate Airbnb's value proposition for partners and policymakers.
• Travel across Central and Eastern Europe and occasional travel within Europe and to Airbnb's global HQ in San Francisco.
• Represent Airbnb in external meetings with institutional and tourism partners, communicating values and advancing strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate agency and vendor relationships (e.g., agencies, designers, photographers) to align deliverables with team objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact policy events with partners (e.g., roundtables, workshops, and industry conferences such as ITB Berlin); draft invitations, briefing materials, speaking notes, and social media copy; manage guest lists and event logistics; provide on-the-ground support and post-event follow-ups.
• Ensure clear ownership and collaboration with internal teams—especially Communications, Public Policy, and Legal—delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Your expertise

• At least five years of relevant experience in project/event management and/or stakeholder engagement, ideally within travel, urban development, technology, or public policy.
• Proven experience managing partnerships with external organizations or institutions.
• Ability to work on cross-functional projects across teams and geographies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting briefing materials, speaking notes, and social media copy.
• Self-starter who can work independently, take ownership, and deliver results amid ambiguity.
• Professionalism and adaptability under pressure.
• Candidates must speak fluent German (native mandatory) and English; proficiency in another CEE language is an asset.
• Airbnb’s office in Germany is located in Berlin; the candidate should be based in Berlin and able to visit the office to meet with partners.

Pay and contract details

• Employment type: Contract
• Pay rate: 36.05 - 63.61 EUR/hour

Company and diversity

Magnit Global is the recruiting partner for this role. Magnit Direct Sourcing provides top talent to industry-leading clients with flexible temporary assignments. Airbnb is committed to inclusion and belonging and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.