Student Project Assistant (m/w/f, 20h/week) in the Public Program
We are looking for a dedicated student assistant (m/f/d) for 20h/week as program assistant for the Public Program, the Institute’s public event series, from now on until 31.12.2023.
The Aspen Institute is an international, nonpartisan, and nonprofit institution working to strengthen a free, open, and just society. At workshops, conferences and roundtable discussions with international stakeholders from politics, business, academia and culture, the institute focuses on issues of social responsibility, political leadership, AI, digitization and media literacy, the environment, sustainability and social justice. With the Public Program, the Institute offers a platform for open discourse and exchange between decision-makers and a broader interested audience.
Your tasks
- Organizational and technical support for the preparation, implementation and follow-up of events (digital, hybrid, live)
- Research content for the preparation and planning of our events, publications, podcasts
- Participant management and support
- Social media management and content creation (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- Assistance in the preparation and design of Aspen Germany publications (digital and print)
- Support with project proposals
- Support of the management of the institute
- Database maintenance
Application Requirements
- Enrollment at a university in relevant subject areas
- Interest in international politics, especially transatlantic relations
- Experience in the field of event organization
- Very good English and German language skills, both written and spoken
- Experience in dealing with social media
- Very good office skills
- Commitment, diligence, and reliability
- Ability to work in a team, flexibility, and self-motivation
What we offer
- A versatile job with plenty of room for your own ideas
- Exciting insights into the work of a transatlantic organization in political Berlin
- Opportunity to build and expand your own professional network
- Participation in events of the institute
- Appropriate compensation
- Flexible working hours (remote work possible)
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, supporting documents and references) in one PDF document with the subject “Application SHK Public” to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de by September 18th. As we are looking to fill the position as quickly as possible, we will continuously review applications received and reserve the right to award the position before the application deadline. Interviews will be held promptly and virtually. We kindly ask you to refrain from telephone inquiries. We look forward to receiving your application.
Student Project Assistant (m/w/f, 20h/week) in the Europe Program
We are looking for a dedicated student project assistant to support our team in implementing projects with a focus on the Western Balkans from now until the end of December 2022.
The Aspen Institute Germany promotes values-based leadership, Euro-Atlantic cooperation, and constructive dialogue among conflicting parties to support and enhance a strong open society. Aspen Germany organizes meetings, conferences, and roundtable discussions with decision-makers from politics, business, academia, and culture to discuss difficult issues in current politics and to work together to find solutions.
The vision of a “Europe whole and free” guides Aspen Germany’s Europe Program in pursuing the completion of a Europe based on democracy, freedom, and human dignity. First and foremost, this includes supporting the path to Europeanization and Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans; anticipating and addressing the EU’s challenges as it strives to increase its role as a global actor; and defending the European Union as a community of values even as it faces new threats from outside and inside.
Your tasks include
- Organizational and technical support in the preparation and implementation of events and larger conference formats (virtual, hybrid, in-person)
- Research content for the preparation, planning, and post-event analysis and publications
- Participant management and support
- Assistance in the preparation of publications
- Social media management and content creation (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- Database maintenance
Application Requirements
- Enrollment at a university in relevant subject areas
- Interest in international politics, especially EU enlargement and Western Balkans
- Experience in the field of event organization
- Very good English and German language skills, both written and spoken
- Experience in dealing with social media
- Very good office skills
- Commitment, diligence, and reliability
- Ability to work in a team, flexibility, and self-motivation
What we offer
- A versatile job with plenty of room for your own ideas
- Exciting insights into the work of a transatlantic organization in political Berlin
- Opportunity to build and expand your own professional network
- Participation in events of the institute
- Appropriate compensation
- Flexible working hours (remote work possible)
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, supporting documents and references) in one PDF document with the subject “Application SHK Europe” to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de. We kindly ask you to refrain from telephone inquiries. We look forward to receiving your application.
Internship
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 and 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 friendly and sincere attitude
- proven ability to perform reliably and diligently
Please submit your application, including your CV and certificates, to bewerbung@aspeninstitute.de, stating your preferred starting and end dates.
Contact
Christina Lahr
- Finance & Controlling
- Phone: +49 (0) 30 804 890 22
- Fax: +49 (0) 30 804 890 33
- lahr@aspeninstitute.de
Melanie Schiffner
- Office Manager
- Phone: +49 (0) 30 804 890 11
- Fax: +49 (0) 30 804 890 33
- schiffner@aspeninstitute.de
