Tasks
Supporting project management and administration, including:
-
developing work plans and conducting desk research.
-
organising, and participating in meetings and events (in-person & online), including taking minutes and, where necessary, overseeing logistics.
-
proofreading and translating project outputs from English into German
Supporting project communications, including:
-
Social media management (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter).
-
Website content development and management.
-
Simple graphic design, including social media visuals.
-
Development of presentations, videos, podcasts, brochures, and newsletters.
-
Arranging and attending visits to external partners such as schools to promote project outputs.
Managing relationships with project partners and external providers as it relates to the above tasks.
Requirements
-
You are resident in Germany and enrolled in university for the duration of the employment, preferably 1 year or longer.
-
You are a native-level German speaker with excellent writing skills, and you are proficient in English.
-
Digital native with good knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to create attractive digital content (e.g. Canva, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
-
You can digest and summarise complex information into clear and concise messages, tailored to different target audiences.
-
You are a fast learner with an agile mindset and can easily switch between conflicting tasks and priorities. You are proactive and solution oriented.
-
You are motivated, flexible, and open-minded, and feel comfortable in a multicultural environment. You communicate effectively and enjoy working together with colleagues and project partners.
-
A general understanding of European political processes and institutions, especially around sustainability, climate and environmental protection is a plus, but not mandatory.
Benefits
-
A meaningful job in a very dynamically evolving environment, where you contribute to restoring our Seas and Oceans and promoting a sustainable blue economy.
-
The opportunity to learn about a wide range of projects and topics, and to work in an international network of influential experts, researchers, companies, and governments.
-
A centrally located office in Berlin and the possibility to work remotely.
-
Flexible working hours.
-
Regular team meetings to promote internal knowledge transfer, exchange ideas and get to know each other.