Student Assistant - Sustainability Certification

ISCC System; Köln; Hybrid; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading certification organization in Cologne is seeking a Working Student for the Certification Team. In this role, you will review certification documents, optimize internal processes, and communicate with business partners in both English and German. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant fields and possess excellent language and IT skills. Join a diverse team passionate about sustainability and make a meaningful impact.

Leistungen

Development opportunities

Professional onboarding

Flexible working arrangement

Modern office with free snacks

Qualifikationen

• Availability of at least one year and 15-20 hours per week
• Professional experience in high-level customer support
• Excellent eye for detail and presentation skills

Aufgaben

• Review certification documents and update the internal database
• Standardize and optimize processes for certificate data management
• Communicate with business partners in German and English

Kenntnisse

Excellent language skills in English

General IT proficiency

Service-oriented thinking

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Ability to understand complex issues

Excellent communication and networking capability

Ausbildung

Enrolled student in circular economy, renewable energy, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Working Student for the Certification Team at the ISCC head office in Cologne.

• You will review certification documents and update the internal certification database
• You will help standardize and optimise the internal processes for registration and certificate data management and support associated testing
• You will communicate with business partners in German and English language via email and telephone
• You will help System Users and Certification Bodies familiarize with the ISCC HUB database where System User registration data and certification documents are saved
• Occasionally, you will support research activities for ongoing projects, including topics like biofuels, land-use change, deforestation, impact assessment, etc.
• Occasionally, you will support the preparation for events and webinars

Your profile

• Enrolled student in the area of circular economy, renewable energy, chemistry, bioeconomy, environmental studies, business management, economics or another related field with availability of at least one year (preferably longer) and 15-20 hours per week.
• Professional experience in high-level customer support, or similar
• General IT proficiency and very good working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent language skills in English (at least C1) and German (B1) both written and spoken, additional language skills will be of advantage
• Excellent eye for detail, ability to understand and explain complex issues in simple terms and to prepare professional presentations according to target group
• Service-oriented thinking and excellent communication and networking capability, especially in international environments
• Excellent problem-solving abilities combined with an independent working style, pragmatic and hands-on attitude

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

• Development Opportunity — Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
• Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us
• The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas
• Discover your own career path and interests in the field of sustainability

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (60 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds

Benefits

• Hybrid set-up (depending on working days pattern)
• Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, New year’s eve, carnival Monday)
• An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates. We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you to our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, or any other criteria that are not professional qualifications for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 11,300 valid certificates in 129 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.