Working Student - Project Management & Communications - German speaking - all genders

sPro - sustainable-projects is a consultancy specialized in the coordination of transnational projects, mostly funded by the European Commission. Our topical focus lies in projects dealing with the sustainable use of the sea. We run the permanent secretariat of the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and act as coordinators of the EU Mission Ocean in the Baltic and North Sea. SUBMARINER is the cooperation platform for actors/initiatives across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond who promote innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources.

We have a long-term portfolio of over 30 large-scale projects and operate with an extensive network of trusted cooperation partners from all European countries, encompassing research, industry, business development, NGOs, and the public sector. We currently have 35 employees coming from a wide range of different academic backgrounds with more than 15 different nationalities.

The Aquatic Value Chains team manages SUBMARINER Network and s Pro’s participation in 17 different projects and service contracts focusing on topics including algae and mussel cultivation and product development, sustainable fisheries, recirculating aquaculture systems and ocean regeneration.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!