Working Student (m/f/d) - Education

Company Description

About EIT RawMaterials

As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources, and this is where EIT RawMaterials steps in.

EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes. Together, we forge dynamic, long-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials.

About the Role

Are you an organised and proactive student with a passion for education and international collaboration? Join us as a Working Student (m/f/d) in Education and gain hands-on experience supporting projects, events, and communications in a dynamic, multicultural environment. You’ll work closely with our team to help coordinate educational activities, manage information, and connect with partners and students across Europe. If you’re eager to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and learn more about the world of raw and advanced materials, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a student (Bachelor's or Master's) at a university, at least until the end of 2026.
• Fields of study (preferred, but flexible): Education, Business Administration, Communications, European Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Materials/Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• Availability: Able to work 20 hours per week during the semester (up to 40 hours/week possible during semester breaks).
• Work authorisation: Eligible to work in Germany as a student.
• Languages: Very good English skills (written and spoken), ideally with experience working in English in a professional setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Organisational skills: Ability to handle multiple administrative tasks, manage timelines, and pay attention to detail.
• Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication, especially for coordinating with partners, universities, and industry stakeholders (in English).
• Digital skills: Confident with MS Office. Bonus: experience with project management tools (e.g., Trello, ClickUp, Asana, Notion) or CRM systems.
• Proactivity & reliability: Willingness to take ownership of tasks, follow through independently, and maintain confidentiality.
• Team player: Collaborative mindset, comfortable working in an international environment.
• Interest in sustainability & raw or advanced materials: Motivation to learn about the raw materials and advanced materials sectors is a plus!

Example Tasks

• Supporting the organisation of workshops, courses, and events (logistics, scheduling, registrations, payment/invoicing, participant communication).
• Helping with documentation, reporting, and database updates.
• Drafting communication materials (emails, presentations, updates for the website or intranet).
• Assisting in partner and student outreach for the EU Raw Materials and Advanced Materials Academies.
• General administrative tasks (meeting minutes, calendar management, data entry).

Application Process Overview

1. Application Review
   Our team carefully evaluates each application to ensure alignment with the role and our values.
   📌 Please submit your CV in English.
2. Interview (30 minutes)
   Meet with the hiring manager to discuss your experience, motivation, and fit for the role.
3. Offer
   If successful, you’ll receive an offer to join our team and begin your journey with us.