Working Student for Project & Event Management (m/f/d)

The International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) was founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung in 2017 to support the development of networks for social impact. It advises foundations and other nonprofit organizations, provides practical solutions for the design of networks and initiates new forms of collaboration. 

The iac Berlin also coordinates the “Bosch Alumni Network,” which connects more than 8,500 former and current fellows, grantees, partners and employees of the Robert Bosch Stiftung and its partners, and supports them as agents of change in their communities. The network contributes to an open, just and sustainable world by convening diverse perspectives, enabling knowledge sharing and empowering members to take collective action. With a decentralized structure and clusters based on topic and region, the network brings together members with common interests and different backgrounds from around 140 countries, to foster cross-sectoral exchange and international collaborations. 

We are looking for a working student (m/f/d) to support us in Project & Event Management in the Bosch Alumni Network for at least 6 months starting 2. August 2024. 

Your responsibilites will include: 

• Supporting project managers in managing network projects, e.g. participant management, co-assessment of project applications, preparation & follow-up of invoices, creation of online surveys
• Support in the planning and execution of events, e.g. room design, coordinating catering or accommodations, support of participants
• Supporting the preparation of presentations and doing research on network related topics 
• Support in community building and maintaining contacts, networking and engaging members
• (Technical) support for online events and other online formats 

What you bring with you: 

• First practical experience in the areas of project and event management  
• Interest in community building and international work in the non-profit sector 
• At least six months of your time, during which you must retain student status at a German or foreign university  

You are a great fit if:  

• You are interested in the areas of international cooperation, social innovation and philanthropy 
• You want to expand your skills in planning and implementing peer-learning events 
• You are familiar with the common Office applications, Slack, Trello and other supporting tools for online formats (especially Zoom, Miro, Mentimeter etc.) or you are able to familiarize yourself with these quickly 
• You approach new tasks with an open mind and a hands-on mentality 
• You have oral and written fluency in English, very good knowledge of German and find it easy to approach people 
• You like to work independently and autonomously, and you do not find it difficult to work in decentralized team structures 
• You keep a holistic perspective even in challenging situations; you are flexible and a team player 

This is what we can offer you: 

• An extensive introduction into various topics and activities in the international non-profit sector  
• Participation in a dynamic team that values individual responsibility and collaborative working, that follows the principles of competence- and trust-based leadership (“New Work”), and is guided by our values: participation, diversity, free and open access, equity, sustainability and respectful collaboration
• Flexible working hours
• A creative hub atmosphere in our cozy office in Berlin-Mitte, including a roof top terrace and the option to work partially remotely
• A culture of open doors and communication on equal terms 
• An hourly salary of 13,70 Euro and up to 19.5 hours per week 

Are you interested?                        

Please send us your CV, a compelling letter of motivation and relevant references in one single PDF-file (max. 3 MB) to Christine Sander by 30. June 2024.

Diversity in our team is key to us. We therefore welcome applications from all genders, professional and cultural backgrounds, age groups and sexual orientations. People with disabilities, newcomers and re-entrants as well as parents are highly welcome. 

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