Student Assistant

Grundfos; Brookshire (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Grundfos seeks a Student Assistant to support sustainability partnerships and collective action, coordinating cross-functional projects with NGOs and internal teams. The role is remote and reports to the Director of Public Affairs, with a two-year term starting January 2027 to support a specific project.

Ideal candidates are graduate students in Sustainability or related fields with strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work across multiple

Qualifications

• Graduate student in Sustainability or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with cross-functional coordination desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement for sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings and engagement activities with internal teams and partners.
• Conduct research on water, climate and sustainability policies.
• Prepare presentations, briefing papers, and meeting summaries for leadership audiences.
• Track project plans and maintain stakeholder mapping and documentation.
• Assist in planning workshops, conferences and partner events.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Sustainability/Policy degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about driving positive water impact through strategic partnerships and collective action on sustainability? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Student Assistant, you'll be coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement that advance Grundfos' sustainability ambitions through collaboration with internal teams, NGOs and industry partners. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Group Sustainability & Partnerships team, you'll create impact by supporting strategic partnerships and collective action initiatives that help address global water and climate challenges.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support project management and coordination of collective action initiatives and strategic partnerships across internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, follow-up actions and engagement activities with Group Sustainability, Public Affairs and business divisions
• Conduct research and analysis on water, climate and sustainability-related policies, regulations and emerging trends
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, background papers and meeting summaries for leadership and partner audiences
• Track project plans, milestones, deliverables and maintain stakeholder mapping and partnership documentation
• Support planning and execution of workshops, conferences and partner events

This position reports directly to the Director of Public Affairs and will operate remotely. This position will also be a two year term starting in January 2027 supporting a specific project.

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you're a proactive and detail-oriented graduate student with a strong interest in sustainability, water stewardship and multi-stakeholder collaboration, combined with excellent communication and organizational skills. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• An undergraduate or master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Climate Studies, Business Administration or a related field with some working experience in a similar field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear materials
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

It's a plus if you also have:

• Experience or coursework related to water, climate policy or sustainability partnerships
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, project coordination or NGO/public sector collaboration
• Interest in or exposure to corporate sustainability strategy and ESG frameworks

Why you'll love working here:

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Benefits available include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other compensation provided may include (overtime if applicable), employee stock purchase programs, merit increases, 401(k) matching, (commission if applicable), bonuses, PTO/Vacation, and paid holidays.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $50,400 to $72,700. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.