Student Assistant

Grundfos; Lenexa (KS); Remote; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a proactive Student Assistant to support the Group Sustainability & Partnerships team in advancing water and climate initiatives. You will help manage cross‑functional projects, coordinate meetings, and prepare briefing materials for leadership and partners.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, organization, and research on sustainability trends, with remote work and a two-year term beginning January 2027.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in Sustainability or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement for sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-up actions with internal teams and partners.
• Research policies and trends on water, climate and sustainability.
• Prepare presentations, briefing papers and meeting summaries for leadership and partners.
• Track project milestones and maintain stakeholder mapping and documentation.
• Assist in planning workshops, conferences and partner events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (written)

Organization

Proactive/detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Assistant

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.

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Job details

Workplace: Remote Position

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

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular