Young Professionals Program

Sabancı Üniversitesi; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Marmara Region is launching the Young Professionals Program aimed at equipping graduates with essential skills in sustainability and climate change. Candidates will gain hands-on experience and support project communication and event organization. A great opportunity for those looking to kickstart their careers while making an impact in notable areas like nature and climate governance.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in sustainability

Networking opportunities with leading companies

Training and development

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability and climate change topics.
• Very good command of English; Turkish speaker preferred.
• Experience in English-Turkish translation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support communication with project stakeholders.
• Organize and plan events, conferences, and meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and publication of reports and news.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Data collection and analysis

Experience in social media

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Tools

Office software

Website management

Job description

General Qualifications

What is the Young Professionals Program (YPP)

The Young Professionals Program is an experience-building initiative launched by the Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum for talented and qualified professionals just starting their careers. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in "Sustainability, Climate Change, and Nature," one of the Forum's areas of work. By completing the learning process, they will develop expertise and get their careers off to a good start. Candidates who complete the Young Professionals Program and are ready to enter the professional world will be introduced to leading companies with which the Forum has relationships.

Who Can Apply?

All university graduates who wish to gain experience in "Sustainability, Climate Change, and Nature," one of the Forum's areas of work, are eligible to apply, provided they demonstrate they meet the project criteria detailed below.

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply with a statement of purpose. The letter of intent must be no more than 300 words and in English. Applicants must submit their CVs, along with a letter of intent, by email to [e-mail] by October 3, 2025. Applications without a statement of purpose will not be included in the evaluation process.

What are the Basic Application Criteria?

● Education: An undergraduate or graduate degree. A degree in a department related to the program field will be an advantage.

● Experience: An interest in program-related topics and experience in these areas through student activities, professionally, or as a volunteer.

● Language: A very good command of written and spoken English, provided that the applicant is a Turkish speaker (IELTS or TOEFL scores may be requested). Experience in English-Turkish translation will be an advantage.

● Computer skills: A very good command of computer systems and office software.

● Communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. A strong team player.

● Other skills: Experience in data collection, research, and analysis. Experience in website management, social media, and content creation.

● Other preferred qualifications:

• Part of education, internship, or work experience completed abroad,
• Experience in poster, announcement, or newsletter design,
• Editorial experience (articles, prose, news, etc.),
• Financial knowledge will be an additional advantage.

Duration: The program duration is one year, but this period can be extended if necessary.

Location: Sabancı University Tuzla Campus (Partially remote working may be possible).

Evaluation Process: After applications are submitted, candidates who meet the criteria will be subject to an interview and a short written exam to assess basic application criteria. If necessary, an additional interview may be requested after these stages.

Start Date: The position holder is expected to begin to work on November 1, 2025.

Job Description

• Provide support within the scope of the applied program and other related projects as needed,
• Support communication with project stakeholders,
• Provide support in organizing and planning events, conferences, and meetings,
• Support the preparation and publication of content such as reports, publications, bulletins, and news,
• Provide support in the collection and analysis of necessary data,
• Provide English-Turkish translation,
• Provide support in the management of websites, the preparation of bulletins, and the management of social media channels,
• Create brief summaries of research and reports.

How will the Young Professionals Program benefit you?

• This program will provide training and experience for young professionals from diverse disciplines who aim to shape their careers in the fields of sustainability and climate change/nature.
• Through projects carried out in close collaboration with the business world, investors, policymakers, and civil society organizations, candidates will gain the necessary network to launch their careers and, through experience, clarify their future career paths.
• Based on the experience they gain in the recently highly demanded fields of climate change and sustainability, candidates will be better equipped for future opportunities and will be able to start their preferred career path one step ahead of their competitors.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to acquire the fundamental knowledge they will need in all business lines, such as corporate governance, finance, and capital markets.
• Thanks to access to resources, they will have the opportunity to learn more about the topics they want to focus on and how to access this information.
• Candidates who have the opportunity to work on one of the world\'s leading international projects will gain work experience that is relevant not only in Turkey but also globally.
• By gaining knowledge about all stages of project management, they will gain insight into the fundamental qualifications required in all business lines.
• Upon completion of the program, candidates will be introduced to companies that the Forum is in contact with, giving them the opportunity to apply for jobs with strong references and expertise that will enhance their recruitment process compared to their competitors.

About Our Field of Work

The CDP Turkey program aims to facilitate dialogue among companies on the renewable use of natural capital, climate change, and nature-related risks, support policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, educate and inform responding companies about potential benefits, and share best practices.

CDP, launched to collect and share information that will enable companies, investors, and governments to take action against the threat of climate change, is being implemented by approximately 25,000 companies from approximately 100 countries worldwide. These companies disclose to the public and investors, based on their sectors and size, on their greenhouse gas emissions, climate change strategies, sustainable water use data, risks associated with products that cause deforestation, biodiversity impacts, and plastic use. Based on the data collected from these companies, a comprehensive country report is prepared annually. All companies are evaluated according to CDP's proprietary rating methodology, and the companies that achieve a leading ranking are recognized at the CDP Turkey Climate and Nature conference.