
Working Student (m/f/d) Human Rights
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Job description
Hapag-Lloyd AG posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Hamburg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Hapag-Lloyd AG
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Working Student to support our Human Rights Office in implementing and overseeing social sustainability initiatives and projects. You will be part of an international team, working cross-functionally to drive positive social impact and ensure responsible business conduct across the Hapag-Lloyd Group and its value chains.
What You´ll Do
- Assist the Human Rights Office in executing and monitoring social sustainability projects and initiatives
- Support due diligence processes, including risk assessments and data collection
- Monitor the progress of planned actions and ensure timely implementation
- Engage with stakeholders and document project activities for effective collaboration
- Update and maintain relevant working documents and records
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist with administrative tasks and research and analyze human rights-related topics and trends
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth project execution and provide support and assistance as required by the Human Rights Office
What Makes You A Fit
- Currently enrolled in a fulltime Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainability, Business Ethics, Social Sciences, Law or a related field
- Strong interest and passion for human rights, corporate sustainability, and responsible business practices
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as a commitment to ethical business practices and a desire to make a positive impact
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with Large Language Models
- A self-starter with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, as well as an excellent time management and organizational skills
What We Offer You
- Be a part of our Student community: meet other students and exchange ideas during our Student Lunch & Coffee Breaks
- If flexibility is important to you: choose the working hours that best fit your college schedule
- Work with us directly in the heart of Hamburg at the Binnenalster or mobile at home
- Of course, we also take care of your physical well-being: in our company restaurant we offer yummy dishes for small and large appetites
- Take part in our company sports activities such as table tennis, dragon boat racing and yoga. And if you're in the mood for music, why not join our band?
- Attractive training programs and excellent career opportunities complete your experience
About Us
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong. Your Journey, Our Horizon
Working student essentials
What this Legal working student role in Hamburg means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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