Project Assistant for Sustainable Development & Nature Conservation (m/f/d)

Global Nature Fund; Radolfzell am Bodensee; Remote; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Nature Fund in Germany is seeking a highly organized Project Assistant for Sustainable Development & Nature Conservation. The role focuses on project administration, donor reporting, travel coordination, and cross-departmental support, with a 50% workload and a two-year fixed-term contract.

Ideal candidates have a business background, intercultural competence, and a strong interest in sustainability. Fluent German and good English are expected, with proficiency in MS Office/Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or comparable qualification.
• Experience in project management or as a project assistant is a plus.
• Interest in sustainability, environment, and nature conservation.
• Strong organizational and structured work approach.
• Very good German and good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports for donors (spreadsheet analysis, exchange rate calculations, review of accounting documents).
• Assist in preparing presentations for funders and donors.
• Maintain image database for communications and public relations activities.
• Coordinate and take minutes of project team meetings, online and in person.
• Assist with travel planning and travel expense reports within Germany and abroad.
• Support interfaces between project management and administration at the GNF.
• Handle simple correspondence with project partners in Germany and abroad.
• Organize mailing of contracts and funding requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Intercultural competence

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or comparable qualification in business administration/public administration

Business apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Project Assistant for Sustainable Development & Nature Conservation (m/f/d)

Project Assistant for Sustainable Development & Nature Conservation (m/f/d)

15. September 2026

To strengthen our Sustainable Development & Development Cooperation and Nature Conservation departments, we are looking for a highly organized and reliable person to assist with project administration and office management.
The position is for 20 hours per week (50%) and is initially a two-year fixed-term contract. We are also aiming for a long-term partnership.

• Assistance in preparing financial reports for donors (spreadsheet analysis, exchange rate calculations, review of accounting documents);
• Assistance in preparing presentations for funders and donors;
• Assistance with image research, as well as with the maintenance and organization of the image database for communications and public relations activities;
• Coordinating and taking minutes/documenting project team meetings—both online and in person—as well as meetings with external parties;
• Assistance with preparing the project team’s business trips within the country and abroad, as well as with travel expense reports;
• Documentation and work at the interface between project management and administration at the GNF
• Simple correspondence with project partners in Germany and abroad;
• Organizing the mailing of contracts and funding requests.

Your profile:

• You have completed a business apprenticeship, hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or possess a comparable qualification.
• Previous experience in project management or as a project assistant, as well as intercultural competence, are a plus.
• You are interested in issues related to sustainability, the environment, and nature conservation.
• For this position, you should have strong organizational skills and a meticulous, structured, and reliable approach to your work.
• You have a very good command of German and a good command of written and spoken English.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate across departments is just as much a part of your strengths as your communication skills, team spirit, and a friendly, service-oriented, and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft 365 rounds out your profile.

Our offer:

We offer you a varied and meaningful position at an internationally active environmental foundation. As part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will contribute to national and international projects in the areas of nature conservation, sustainability, and development cooperation. You can expect a diverse range of responsibilities with the freedom to take the initiative, quick decision-making processes, and an open, supportive work environment.

In addition, we offer you:

• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications and professional experience;
• a company pension plan;
• a transportation allowance for local public transit;
• flexible work schedules to help employees better balance work and personal life;
• a structured onboarding process and support from an experienced team;
• an attractive job in Radolfzell on Lake Constance.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and encourage people with a migration background, people with recognized disabilities and people in special circumstances and of all genders to apply.

Contact us

Thies Geertz

Head of Development Cooperation & Nature Conservation