Student assistant in the communications team (m/f/d)

interface is a European think tank specializing in digital technologies, politics and society. Our aim is to provide policy makers with expertise and ideas - free from commercial interests or party politics. 

As an independent think tank with headquarters in Berlin and colleagues in other European cities, we produce expert analyses and policy recommendations on topics like Artificial Intelligence, IT security, and digital rights, informing both policymakers and public debates.

We are seeking a student assistant (m/f/d) to join our communications team and help promote our publications and events from March 2024 (12 hours/week). This position offers hands-on training in strategic communications related to tech policy issues, combining both content development and project management experience in a dynamic European think tank environment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and proactive team player who can work independently and is passionate about think tank communications.

·         back-end management: taking care of our digital presence through website maintenance and social media channels

·         supporting our press relations work, including media contact research and database management

·         creating and editing content for mailings, newsletters, and event invitations

·         maintaining our internal knowledge base and ticketing system

·         preparing and presenting reports on research output and media coverage

·         supporting event planning and execution

·         coordinating with external service providers

·         assisting HR with recruitment processes and other departments with research tasks

·         contributing actively to team meetings and communications strategy

·         you are currently enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences – ideally for one to two years – we welcome all fields of study

·         you live and work in Germany

·         you are open to work in a remote team

·         excellent command of English and German (C2 level)

·         strong organizational and time management skills

·         experience with or willingness to learn content management systems and database management

·         interest in tech policy topics (e.g., platform regulation, cybersecurity, digital rights, AI)

·         ability to work independently while being an effective team player

·         strong research and communication skills

·         proactive mindset and enthusiasm for diverse tasks

·         you get to know the methods and ways of working of an innovative, international operating think tank

·         flexible working location (we offer easily accessible office space in Berlin/Potsdamer Platz, but remote work is possible)

·         very flexible, family- and student-friendly working hours

·         a staff that supports each other, shows consideration, takes a positive culture of mistakes as well as diversity and equality seriously   

·         opportunities and internal formats for lively exchange in a small, highly motivated team with lots of expertise in technology and politics

·         a centrally located and easily accessible office space in Berlin at Potsdamer Platz

·         A salary of 754,-€/month for 12 hours

·         a monthly mobile office allowance of 20,- €/month

·         very flexible, family-friendly working hours

·         a student employment contract, which can be extended to a maximum of two years

·         support from our Diversity Officer for issues relating to gender, diversity and equality

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, ethnic origins, nationalities, genders, gender identities, physical abilities, cognitive diversity, religions, beliefs, sexual orientations, and social backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates from ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups in civil society organizations to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

The application deadline is 26 January 2025. Please apply with a short cover letter and a CV in English and relevant certificates (without application photo, one PDF document) and your possible starting date at https://www.interface-eu.org/jobs. The selection interviews will take place digitally on the 10 and 11 of February in English.

If you have any questions, please contact Elena Roehl at personal@interface-eu.org.