Internship Industry Affairs

Henkel group; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours and hybrid work

Global Experience

Diverse national and international成长机会

Attractive Remuneration

Interns Community

Job summary

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is offering an internship with the Industry Affairs team in Düsseldorf. You will explore sustainability, policy, and business intersections, shaping advocacy strategies and industry narratives.

This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate insights into tangible actions and value. Ideal candidates are university students in economics, political science, business, sustainability, or law, with fluent English and a passion for politics,

Qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in a university program with relevant fields (economics, political science, business, sustainability, law).
• Fluent English language skills.
• Interest in political, sustainability and business topics with analytical abilities.
• Analytical and communication skills for research and clear insights.
• Collaborative, proactive working style with strong project-management skills.
• Willingness to work across functions, cultures and perspectives.
• Digital mindset and curiosity about AI and new tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess legislative and political developments and translate insights into advocacy strategies.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and position papers on policy topics.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Market Strategy, Sustainability and Public Affairs to develop Industry Affairs narratives.
• Coordinate initiatives, track actions and deliverables, and support project management.
• Contribute ideas and passion for strategy and policy to create business value.

Skills

Student commitment

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project-management

Digital mindset

AI curiosity

Full-time internship availability

Education

University student

Job description

About this Position

Join our Industry Affairs team as an intern and help shape the future of Henkel Adhesive Technologies. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of sustainability, business and policy, contributing your ideas and perspective to topics that matter for our industry and society.

What you´ll do

• You monitor and assess legislative and political developments relevant to Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT) and help translate insights into effective advocacy strategies
• You contribute to the political positioning of HAT by preparing briefings, presentations, and position papers on relevant policy topics
• You collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product Development, Market Strategy, Sustainability, and Public Affairs to help develop compelling Industry Affairs narratives
• You support Industry Affairs project management by coordinating key initiatives, tracking actions and deliverables, and contributing to their effective implementation
• You bring your ideas and passion for strategy and policy and contribute to solutions that create value for our business, our industry, and future generations

What makes you a good fit

• Student currently enrolled in a university program, preferably in economics, political science, , business, sustainability, law, or a related field
• Practical experience in a related field is a plus
• Fluent English language skills
• Strong interest in political, sustainability, and business topics, with curiosity about their impact on companies and industries
• Analytical and communication skills, with the ability to research complex topics, identify key implications, and translate them into clear insights and presentations
• Collaborative, structured, and proactive working style, with strong project-management skills and an interest in working across functions, cultures, and perspectives
• Digital mindset and curiosity about AI, with an eagerness to explore new tools and innovative applications for Industry Affairs
• Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting January 2027 for a duration of 6 months, ideally

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.385 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.