Student Assistant, Transatlantic Program (10h/week)
We are looking for a student assistant to join our Transatlantic Program for 10 hours per week from July 20, 2026, until September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will support the project “U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture,” an exchange project for farmers and other key stakeholders in the agricultural sector, as well as our other transatlantic initiatives.
The Aspen Institute Germany was founded in Berlin in 1974. The Institute is committed to the ideal of an open society. It promotes values-based leadership, constructive dialogue, and Euro-Atlantic cooperation. As an independent non-profit institution, Aspen Germany is part of the global Aspen network with partners in the United States, Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia), France, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Spain, and Ukraine. The Institutes are committed to working together to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Your Responsibilities
- Research potential participants, speakers, experts, and contacts, and support outreach efforts
- Conduct research on content and support the planning of the U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture program
- Support the logistical and organizational preparation, implementation, and follow-up of all virtual, hybrid, and in-person events within the project
- Compile materials, such as program booklets, participant and speaker biographies, and reading materials
- Provide technical support for virtual and hybrid events
- Support PR activities, such as drafting social media and website content
- Other tasks as needed
Requirements
- Enrollment in a relevant degree program, such as political science, international relations, North American studies, agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related field
- Interest in transatlantic relations
- Experience in event organization
- Experience with social media communication
- Commitment, diligence, and reliability
- Flexible, self-motivated, and team-oriented working style
- Professional proficiency in German and English
What We Offer
- An exciting position in the heart of political Berlin with insights into transatlantic dialogue
- Valuable insights into the work of a transatlantic exchange project
- The opportunity to build and expand your own professional network
- Flexible working hours, with remote work possible
- Competitive compensation
- Collaboration in an international, dedicated, and supportive team
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) exclusively by email and in one PDF document with the subject line “Application Student Assistant Transatlantic” to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de. The application deadline is July 10, 2026. As we would like to fill the position as soon as possible, we will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to fill the position before the application deadline.
We kindly ask you to refrain from telephone inquiries and look forward to receiving your application.
At the moment, we are not offering any internship positions. Unfortunately, applications for internships cannot be considered at this time.
Internship (full-time, 3 months)
The Aspen Institute Germany offers three-month internships for university students. During the internship, you will learn how a non-profit organization in the political sector works and you will be involved in as many of the Institute’s fields of activity as possible. As a part of the Aspen Institute Germany, you will gain insight into the practices and processes of foreign affairs in Berlin. In addition, you will take part in the public events of the Institute.
The internship includes the following tasks and duties:
- General administrative support of day-to-day activities
- Research for the Executive Director
- Research for the public program events
- Assistance in the preparation and follow-up of public evening events
- Support for the preparation of conferences
Applicants should have the following qualifications and skills:
- University enrollment in the 4th to 9th semester of social sciences, humanities, or economics
- Knowledge of German-American relations
- Excellent German or English skills, ideally proven by periods spent abroad or certificates
- Sound knowledge of MS Office software, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
- Interest in social media
- Knowledge of layout programs of advantage
- Existing work or volunteer experience
- A positive and friendly attitude
- Proven ability to perform tasks reliably and diligently
Please submit your application (including your CV and certificates) exclusively by e-mail and in one PDF document to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de, stating your preferred starting and end dates.
Contact
Julia Kliemann
- Office and Communications Manager
- Phone: +49 (0) 30 804 890 11
- kliemann@aspeninstitute.de
