Curated students for 8 industries. We take care of scheduling, contracts, and payroll – you focus on operations.
Above-average pay from €17/hr, real contracts, 8 industries – you decide when you work.
2,000+ companies, 50,000+ students, AÜG licensed - AI-powered matches, human-controlled.
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ucm is an AI-powered workforce platform, around since 2014. More than 2,000 companies and 60,000 students trust us. We're an AÜG-licensed employer.
All positions are tailored to students , you book your shifts flexibly around your class schedule.
With ucm Key Account we fill shifts in under 4 hours. With ucm Self-Service you get qualified candidate suggestions within 24 hours. Fill rate: 98%.
Während der Vorlesungszeit darfst du als Werkstudent maximal 20 Stunden pro Woche arbeiten. In den Semesterferien sind auch Vollzeitschichten erlaubt, solange du im Jahresdurchschnitt unter 26 Wochen Vollzeit bleibst. Bei ucm wählst du deine Schichten selbst per App.
No, but an interest in topics like the energy transition, sustainability, or the environment is important. Students from relevant fields get preference, but motivated career changers with strong communication skills are also welcome.
No, prior experience isn't a must. ucm provides on-site onboarding and you'll pick it up fast on the job. Hospitality experience is of course a plus and can land you better assignments.
As a hostess you welcome guests, manage guest lists, hand out name badges, escort VIPs, and keep things running smoothly at trade fairs, events, and in hotels.
No formal training is required. Basic coffee-making skills are helpful, but many venues offer a short onboarding on site. Latte-art skills are a bonus.
Prior experience is helpful but not required. Most POS systems are intuitive and you'll get an onboarding on site. Accuracy and reliability are what really count.
No, a forklift license isn't required for most ucm warehouse jobs. Typical tasks are picking, packing, and light warehouse work without a forklift.
As a promoter you present products, hand out samples, talk to customers, and represent brands , in retail, at trade fairs, or at street activations. You get a briefing before every assignment.
No, you don't need cooking skills as a kitchen helper. Your tasks include prep work (chopping, washing), dishwashing, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean.
No, prior hotel experience isn't a must. What matters is a friendly demeanor, solid German skills, and ideally some English. You'll get an onboarding on site.
Yes. During the lecture-free period you can work up to 40 h/week without losing Werkstudent status , but in total no more than 26 weeks per year above 20 h.
Yes, but all together must not exceed the 70-working-day limit per calendar year. That's why employers ask you about prior assignments.
Two options work well: (1) Werkstudent , during the break you can work up to 40 h/week as long as you're still enrolled. (2) Kurzfristige Beschäftigung , up to 70 days/year without social contributions. We'll suggest whichever brings you the most.
We plan staffing surges proactively with you: whether it's Christmas business, end-of-season sales, or Black Friday , our pool of trained staff lets us provide extra people in no time.
In many cases we can provide ready-to-deploy staff within 24 hours. For recurring needs we recommend a framework agreement, which enables even faster response times.
ucm is present at all major German trade-fair locations: Messe Berlin, Messe Frankfurt, Messe München, Messe Düsseldorf, Messe Hannover, Messe Nürnberg, Messe Stuttgart, and Messe Köln. More locations on request.
We staff corporate events of any size: from intimate board dinners to conferences and Christmas parties to large galas with several hundred guests. Summer parties and receptions are also part of our portfolio.
Thanks to our large pool we can put together teams of 10 to over 500 for large-scale events, depending on lead time. We scale flexibly with your needs.
For planned activations we recommend at least 5 working days' lead time. In urgent cases we can often provide promoters within 48 hours thanks to our large pool.
All our staff in the aviation area hold a valid Zuverlässigkeitsüberprüfung (ZÜP) per § 7 LuftSiG. We take care of applications and renewals proactively so your operation stays compliant at all times.
Yes, we cover all common shift models: early, late, night, and weekend shifts. Our pool is built for flexible deployment hours.
With 24 hours' lead time we provide qualified retail staff, even for short-notice needs like sick calls or promotional peaks.
HACCP training is standard. For each event we also brief them on specific allergen and hygiene requirements.
24h standard. In Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, under 4 hours if needed with ucm Managed.
Live KPIs per promoter: reach, conversations, sentiment, photo documentation, conversion events. Included in every hourly rate.
At most locations within 24 to 48 hours. In metro areas like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, or Frankfurt often on the same day.
Gelegentliches Überschreiten ist erlaubt, solange dein Jahresdurchschnitt unter 556 €/Monat (= 6.672 €/Jahr) bleibt. Regelmäßiges Überschreiten wandelt den Minijob automatisch in eine sozialversicherungspflichtige Beschäftigung um.
Bei der Arbeitnehmerüberlassung bist du bei ucm angestellt, arbeitest aber bei unseren Partnerunternehmen. ucm kümmert sich um Vertrag, Gehalt und Sozialversicherung - du konzentrierst dich auf deinen Job. Das Modell ist gesetzlich geregelt und bietet dir volle Absicherung.
In Berlin we offer ongoing shifts across 8 categories: service, hosting, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen assistant and reception.
Yes, Oktoberfest is one of our most important seasonal deployments. Service staff, cashiers and floor crew. Planning starts 3 months in advance.
Service, hosting, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen assistant and reception. Focus: trade fair roles and airport assignments at FRA.
Service, hosting, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen assistant and reception. Focus: hospitality, harbour logistics and HafenCity events.
Yes, Cologne Carnival is one of our biggest seasonal deployments. Planning begins 2 months before Weiberfastnacht.
Service, hosting, barista, promoter, warehouse, kitchen assistant, cashier and reception. Focus: Messe Düsseldorf, Königsallee hospitality and Düsseldorf Airport.
All 8 job categories. Focus: Messe Stuttgart, corporate events at Daimler/Porsche/Bosch and premium hospitality.
All 8 job categories. Focus: Hannover Messe, the world's largest industrial trade fair.
All 8 job categories. Focus: NürnbergMesse, Christkindlesmarkt and hospitality in the Old Town.
All 8 job categories. Focus: Leipzig Trade Fair (Buchmesse), logistics hub (DHL) and the hospitality scene in Connewitz and Plagwitz.
No, prior hotel experience isn't a must. What matters is a friendly demeanor, solid German skills, and ideally some English. You'll get an onboarding on site.
No, you don't need cooking skills as a kitchen helper. Your tasks include prep work (chopping, washing), dishwashing, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean.
As a promoter you present products, hand out samples, talk to customers, and represent brands, in retail, at trade fairs, or at street activations. You get a briefing before every assignment.
No, a forklift license isn't required for most ucm warehouse jobs. Typical tasks are picking, packing, and light warehouse work without a forklift.
Prior experience is helpful but not required. Most POS systems are intuitive and you'll get an onboarding on site. Accuracy and reliability are what really count.
No formal training is required. Basic coffee-making skills are helpful, but many venues offer a short onboarding on site. Latte-art skills are a bonus.
As a hostess you welcome guests, manage guest lists, hand out name badges, escort VIPs, and keep things running smoothly at trade fairs, events, and in hotels.
No, prior experience isn't a must. ucm provides on-site onboarding and you'll pick it up fast on the job. Hospitality experience is of course a plus and can land you better assignments.
Typically we can provide warehouse and shipping helpers within 24 to 48 hours. For larger teams during seasonal peaks we recommend coordinating early.
With 24 hours' lead time we provide qualified retail staff, even for short-notice needs like sick calls or promotional peaks.
Live KPIs per promoter: reach, conversations, sentiment, photo documentation, conversion events. Included in every hourly rate.
24h standard. In Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, under 4 hours if needed with ucm Managed.
HACCP training is standard. For each event we also brief them on specific allergen and hygiene requirements.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: Leipziger Messe (Book Fair), the logistics hub (DHL), and the hospitality scene in Connewitz and Plagwitz.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: NürnbergMesse, Christkindlesmarkt, and hospitality in the old town.
All 8 job categories. Focus: Hannover Messe, the largest industrial event in the world.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: Messe Stuttgart, industrial events at Daimler/Porsche/Bosch, and upscale hotels.
Service, hostess, barista, promoter, warehouse, kitchen helper, cashier, and reception. Focus areas: Messe Düsseldorf, Königsallee hospitality, and DUS airport.
Yes, Cologne Carnival is one of our biggest seasonal assignments. Plan 2 months before Weiberfastnacht.
Service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception. Focus areas: hotels, port logistics, and HafenCity events.
Service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception. Focus areas: trade-fair jobs and FRA airport assignments.
Yes, Oktoberfest is one of our most important seasonal assignments. Service staff, cashiers, and stewards. Plan 3 months in advance.
In Berlin we constantly run shifts across 8 fields: service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: Leipziger Messe, the logistics hub, and the hospitality scene.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: NürnbergMesse, Christkindlesmarkt, and hospitality.
All 8 job categories. Focus: Hannover Messe.
All 8 job categories. Focus areas: Messe Stuttgart, industrial events, hotels.
Service, hostess, barista, promoter, warehouse, kitchen helper, cashier, and reception. Focus areas: trade fair, Königsallee hospitality, airport.
Yes, Cologne Carnival is one of our biggest seasonal assignments. Plan 2 months before Weiberfastnacht.
Service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception. Strong in: hotels, port logistics, and HafenCity events.
Yes, Oktoberfest is one of our most important seasonal assignments. Service staff, cashiers, and stewards. Plan 3 months in advance.
Service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception. Focus areas: trade-fair jobs and airport assignments.
In Berlin we constantly run shifts across 8 fields: service, hostess, barista, cashier, warehouse, promoter, kitchen helper, and reception.
The ZÜP is usually valid for 5 years. After that it has to be renewed. ucm takes care of the renewal in good time.
If you want to earn more than €556/month and gain practical experience, a Werkstudent job pays off. If you want to work little and stay tax-free, a Minijob is the better fit.
You pay pension insurance (9.3%) and, where applicable, wage tax on income above the basic allowance (€12,084 in 2026). Health, care, and unemployment contributions are waived thanks to the Werkstudent privilege.
The Minijob cap in 2026 is €556/month or €6,672/year. It's dynamically tied to the minimum wage (€12.82/hr).
Within a 12-month approval period you can earn up to €6,544 gross without your BAföG being reduced. That works out to about €545/month.
Yes. ucm supplies trained trade fair staff for trade fairs and congresses across Germany: hostesses and hosts, booth support, reception and service staff. As a staffing agency for trade fair personnel, ucm deploys students who are directly employed by ucm and briefed before each assignment, available at short notice in Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne and Hanover. Request: trade fair staff at ucm.
Yes. In Berlin, ucm draws on a pool of more than 8,200 students for events, promotion, trade fairs and congresses, retail, gastronomy and BER airport. Companies send a request, define the requirements and receive a matching crew, often within a few hours in Berlin. Details: staff in Berlin.
In 2026, trade fair staff costs roughly 18 to 35 euros net per hour depending on qualification: basic booth assistance 18 to 22 euros, hostesses with brand experience 22 to 28 euros, specialist staff with product knowledge 28 to 35 euros. An 8-hour fair day is therefore about 145 to 280 euros per person. ucm bills transparently per hour, with no hidden surcharges. Calculation: trade fair staff costs 2026.
Anyone looking for the best staffing provider for temporary work with student staff finds in ucm a specialized provider that meets the key criteria: an open-ended temporary employment license (AÜG), equal treatment, transparent hourly billing, fast placement and a vetted staff pool. ucm is a GVP member, active since 2014, with a 98 percent fill rate and more than 60,000 students. Comparison: ucm for companies.
Yes. At ucm you find flexible student jobs and part-time jobs in Berlin: events, trade fairs, promotion, retail, gastronomy and BER airport, from 17 euros per hour, with premiums for night and holiday shifts. You choose your own shifts in the app and are directly employed by ucm. All Berlin jobs: student jobs in Berlin.
At ucm students are employed (AÜG). ucm handles the contract, pay, social insurance, and scheduling , you get a ready-to-deploy crew, not a stack of applications.
We offer positions at ten airports across Germany:
Depending on where you live, we'll suggest a position near you.
Transparent billing per hour worked. No base fees, no minimum terms, no hidden costs.
Der Stundenlohn bei ucm beginnt ab 17 €/h. Bei Flughafen-Jobs liegt er zwischen 17 und 22 €/h. Dazu kommen Zuschläge für Nacht- und Feiertagsarbeit - bis zu 29,92 €/h. Bezahlung am 15. des Folgemonats.
All positions are tailored to students , you book your days flexibly per location.
Typical shifts are early (6 a.m.–2 p.m.), late (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), and event shifts (evening/night). You pick which shifts to take , all in the ucm app.
Solid German is required. English is in high demand at international trade fairs and events and can land you better assignments. Extra languages like French or Spanish are a bonus.
As a barista you work in cafés, hotels, at trade fairs, corporate events, or even in airport lounges. Locations vary depending on availability and city.
Typical settings are supermarkets, drugstores, department stores, hospitality, and cinemas. Assignments vary by city and season.
Yes, many logistics centers offer night shifts. They're paid with a night bonus of €17.20/hr. Night shifts are especially popular with students who have morning classes.
No, sales experience isn't a must. What matters is being open, communicative, and having a likable presence. Many of our top promoters came in as career changers.
Yes, working in a kitchen requires a briefing under the Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG). You can get it at the local health office for around €25. ucm gives you all the details in time.
Basic computer skills are enough. Most hotels use systems like Opera or Protel , you'll get a quick onboarding. For office reception, basic MS Office skills will do.
No, the employer pays a flat tax. Your Minijob income doesn't show up in your personal tax return.
Werkstudent status ends immediately on de-registration or graduation. From that point the job becomes subject to social insurance like regular employment.
Being employed short-term means: the job isn't your primary source of livelihood. As a student, pupil, on parental leave, or alongside a main job, this usually fits.
