Werkstudent*in (w/m/d) Nachhaltigkeit

Deutsche Börse Group; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage 15€

Hourly wage 16€

Flexible hours

Mobile working subsidy

International team

Job summary

Deutsche Börse Group's EEX Group in Leipzig is seeking a motivated student to support sustainability initiatives and ESG projects. You will work with the Sustainability Team to embed sustainability into daily business and help develop internal communications that engage employees.

The role focuses on collaboration across departments, taking initiative, and bringing new ideas. Fluency in English and German is expected, with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a supportive, international

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor or Master studies in environmental sciences, public policy, energy, business administration, communications, or a related field at a university in Germany until at least March 2028.
• Strong English and German language skills.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability or environmental initiatives (through studies, volunteer work, or professional experience).
• Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
• Organisational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across EEX Group.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to develop and implement sustainability-related initiatives.
• Create internal communications and engagement formats to encourage employee participation and idea exchange.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Networking

Education

Bachelor's/Master student in environmental sciences or related field

Job description

We’re flexible! We’re happy to receive applications in English or German.

You will work closely with the Sustainability Team to support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across EEX Group. As part of a small and dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ESG-related projects and help embed sustainability into our daily business. You will collaborate with colleagues from different departments to develop and implement sustainability-related initiatives, create internal communications and engagement formats that encourage employees to actively contribute their own ideas and participate in driving positive change. We particularly welcome individuals who can take initiative, proactively learn and bring new ideas and projects to the table. After all, we value the exchange of ideas, being there for each other and encouraging each other to become better. We call it: the exchange mindset.

You bring along:

• Ongoing Bachelor or Master's studies in environmental sciences, public policy, energy, business administration, communications, or a related field at a university in Germany until at least March 2028
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability or environmental initiatives (whether through studies, volunteer work, personal initiatives, or professional experience)
• Strong English and German language skills
• Have the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
• Organisational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for sustainability and a strong interest in environmental and social topics
• Good knowledge of and connections within sustainability-related initiatives, organisations, or communities in Leipzig
• Willingness to leverage and expand your network to identify relevant expertise, emerging topics, and best practices
• Diversity awareness and people from underrepresented groups in Germany are strongly encouraged to apply
• An attractive hourly wage (15€/h during Bachelor, 16€/h during Master)
• A good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours
• Flexible mobile working arrangements
• Subsidy for EGYM Well Pass membership and mobile working (internet usage)
• A place in a dynamic and international team within the EEX Group and Group Deutsche Börse
• A perspective in the constantly growing and developing energy industry

Welcome
to our World.

Hello from EEX. As a leading commodity exchange in Europe, we develop, operate and connect the markets for global energy and commodity trading from Leipzig and 24other worldwide offices. What’s the secret to our success? We are an expert team of dynamic individuals that drive forward exciting projects while sharing experiences, celebrating success and creating memories, together.

We encourage women to apply and develop their careers with us.