Student Assistant (m/w/d) – Public & Leadership Programs

Aspen Institute Deutschland e.V.; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 17.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Remote work by agreement

Zusammenfassung

Aspen Institute Deutschland e.V. in Berlin seeks a Student Assistant (m/w/d) for Public & Leadership Programs to support conferences, workshops, and events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person). You will conduct research, prepare publications, and assist with participant management and digital content.

The role offers hands-on experience in international project management, collaboration with leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society, and a flexible, engaging work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in a relevant university degree program.
• Strong interest in international affairs, transatlantic relations, democracy, leadership, and public dialogue.
• Excellent command of German and English, written and spoken.
• Experience using social media professionally or personally.
• Experience with graphic design or layout software is an advantage.
• Independent, well organized, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive team player with strong organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide organizational and technical support for conferences, workshops, and events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person).
• Support the planning and implementation of high-level public events and leadership formats.
• Conduct research and contribute to the preparation of events, reports, and publications.
• Assist with participant management and the coordination of national and international guests.
• Support the Institute’s social media activities and the creation of digital content as well as the Institute’s newsletter.
• Assist with project analysis, reporting, and the maintenance of project databases.
• Support the Institute’s leadership and project team with administrative tasks.

Kenntnisse

Social media experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Graphic design tools

Layout software

Jobbeschreibung

Student Assistant (m/w/d) – Public & Leadership Programs

20 hours/week | Berlin | September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

Are you looking for more than just a student job? Would you like to contribute to international policy discussions while gaining first-hand experience in a leading transatlantic think tank? Are you passionate about digital policy, artificial intelligence, and transatlantic relations? Do you enjoy working in an organized environment, conducting research, and taking on responsibility from an early stage? Then we would love to hear from you.

At Aspen Institute Germany, we address the defining political and societal challenges of our time. We bring together leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society and develop dialogue and leadership programs on topics including European security, transatlantic relations, geopolitics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and democratic resilience.

Our Public & Leadership Programs foster transatlantic dialogue on current political and societal challenges. We organize high-level conferences, public events, and dialogue formats while bringing together leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society. In addition, we develop leadership programs that strengthen reflection on values, responsibility, and leadership in democratic societies.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide organizational and technical support in the preparation, delivery, and follow-up of conferences, workshops, and events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person).
• Support the planning and implementation of high-level public events and leadership formats.
• Conduct research and contribute to the preparation of events, reports, and publications.
• Assist with participant management and the coordination of national and international guests.
• Support the Institute’s social media activities and the creation of digital content as well as the Institute’s newsletter.
• Assist with project analysis, reporting, and the maintenance of project databases.
• Support the Institute’s leadership and project team with administrative tasks.

Your Profile

• You are currently enrolled in a relevant university degree program.
• You have a strong interest in international affairs, transatlantic relations, democracy, leadership, and public dialogue.
• You have an excellent command of both German and English, written and spoken.
• You have experience using social media professionally or personally.
• Experience with graphic design or layout software is an advantage.
• You work independently, are well organized, and pay close attention to detail.
• You are a proactive team player with strong organizational skills.

What We Offer

• A varied role with insights into the work of an internationally active public policy think tank.
• The opportunity to take on responsibility from an early stage and manage your own areas of work.
• Hands-on experience in international project management and the organization of high-level conferences and events.
• Exposure to collaboration with leading decision-makers from government, business, academia, and civil society.
• The opportunity to contribute to transatlantic projects addressing current political and societal challenges.
• A dedicated and collaborative team with short decision-making processes, an open working atmosphere, and room for your own ideas.
• Flexible working hours, the option to work remotely by agreement, and competitive compensation.