Working student – Communications, Events and Operations support

Job Purpose

As a working student in Communications, Events & Operations Support at the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), a key focus during the first months of the role will be supporting preparations and communications for the Hamburg Sustainability Conference taking place on June 29–30, including participant coordination, invitations, communication materials, and event support. You will support the day-to-day communications, event coordination, and operational activities that keep our international team running smoothly. This role combines content creation with structured administrative and coordination tasks, making it ideal for someone with a communications background who also has strong attention to detail and enjoys ensuring that projects, materials, and processes are clean, accurate, and effective. This position is initially offered for a fixed term of six months, with the possibility of extension.

What You Will Do

• Supporting the drafting of LinkedIn posts and supporting content creation across communication channels
• Preparing, formatting, and supporting the distribution of newsletters and outreach materials
• Supporting communication around events, including invitations, participant management, and follow-up coordination
• Maintaining, cleaning, and improving contact lists, mailing databases, and related administrative systems
• Preparing presentations, flyers, and communication materials
• Supporting website updates via WordPress (where applicable)
• Providing general administrative and operational support that ensures projects run smoothly
  
  

You‘re good at

• Paying close attention to detail and spotting inconsistencies
• Keeping data, lists, and materials clean, accurate, and well-structured
• Managing multiple tasks in parallel with reliability and precision
• Working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues
• Supporting both creative communication tasks and operational responsibilities
  
  

You bring

• Background or strong interest in communications, media, or similar
• Strong writing skills in English
• Structured and detail-oriented way of working
• Comfortable with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and mailing tools
• Interest in sustainability / climate topics is a plus
  
  

You will work with

• The KCC Communications and Event Team
• KCC cooperation partners
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Gain first work experiences in an intercultural setting
• Hands-on experience in an international, mission-driven organization
• A varied role with real responsibility and practical impact
• Exposure to global climate and logistics topics
• Flexible working arrangements upon agreement
  
  

Additional Information

The KCC is a subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation. Our mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within logistics (Climate Action in Logistics) and through logistics systems (Logistics for Climate Action). We do this through applied research & thought leadership, project & advisory work, and training & capacity building, with a focus on countries of the Global South.

We are a growing international team. This role offers first hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization working at the intersection of logistics and climate. KCC’s headquarters is located in Hamburg’s vibrant Hafencity. From here, we manage and support all our international projects, actively partnering with our regional teams and with institutions from around the globe.

Contact

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application via e-mail to [email protected] or via the "Apply" Button by 04.06.2026. In case you have any questions about the role of the role, please reach out to Silvia Meyer-Wachsmuth via [email protected]. Find out more about our current projects and activities by accessing our Kuehne Climate Center LinkedIn page.

Über uns

Die gemeinnützige Kühne-Stiftung wurde im Jahr 1976 von der Familie Kühne in der Schweiz gegründet und ist eine der grössten Stiftungen im deutschsprachigen Raum. Schwerpunkt der Stiftung ist die Aus- und Weiterbildung sowie Forschung und Wissenschaft in Logistik und Verkehrswirtschaft, zudem unterhält sie einen Medizincampus mit zwei großen Forschungsprogrammen in Allergologie und Kardiologie und unterstützt im Bereich Kultur Festivals, Opernhäuser und Konzerthäuser in Europa. Im Bereich Klima entwickelt und implementiert die Stiftung u.a. innovative Ideen, wie der Transport- und Logistiksektor eine klimafreundlichere und nachhaltigere Entwicklung unterstützen kann. Weitere Informationen über unsere Klimaprojekte und -aktivitäten finden Sie auf unserem LinkedIn-Profil.