Student Assistant - Centre for Sustainability in Berlin bei Hertie School of Governance

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

The Hertie School's Centre for Sustainability is looking for a

Student Assistant (gn)

part-time (10h/week). The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Manager, supporting events, communications, and day-to-day administration of the Centre for Sustainability. The planned start date is 15 July 2023 (precise starting date is open to negotiation).

Your tasks:

• Supporting external Centre communications, including content creation for social media and newsletter
• Contributing to Centre website by drafting and editing news items, summarizing research articles, and creating graphics
• Maintaining records for Centre reporting, contact databases, and publication catalogue
• Assisting with the organisation of Centre events (online and presence-based, public and internal/invite-only)
• Supporting community building initiatives and outreach activities of the Centre
• Assisting the planning and organisation of the ‘Strommarkttreffen’, including organizing in-person events and managing the mailing list and website (in German)
• Liaising with the student-led Sustainability Club for partnered events, etc.
• Other similiar tasks as needed

Your profile:

• Enrolled at a German university, preferably the Hertie School
• Completed undergraduate degree
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. German language skills are a highly preferred, as most organisation for Strommarkttreffen is conducted in German
• Familiar with MS Office, G Suite, online conferencing software (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams), and Canva; experience back-end website administration (Typo3, WordPress) is an asset
• Experience using social media for professional communication and marketing
• Good organisational skills, ability to work independently and communicate proactively
• Interest in the research topics of the Centre (climate, energy, sustainability)
• Initial work or internship experience is an asset

We offer:

• A stimulating international working environment and a challenging variety of tasks
• As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to enrich your theoretical knowledge with practical experience
• You will be given increasingly independent tasks and thus also benefit for your further career path
• You will be paid € 13.52 per hour
• Roof terrace for common breaks in the team

Please submit your application (including a CV, a cover letter outlining your motivation and fit for the position, and relevant certificates/references) by using the button below.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and promising candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled. We highly recommend applying early. The deadline for full consideration is 04 July 2023.

Please contact Jenny Shirar, Centre Manager at the Centre for Sustainability, for further information about the position.