About the Role
This role supports the Maritime Spatial Planning/Marine Protected Areas/Multi-Use (3M) team in managing EU-wide projects and providing advice to national governments. The position focuses on project communications, management, and administrative tasks within a dynamic environment dedicated to restoring seas and oceans and promoting a sustainable blue economy.
Responsibilities
- Support project communications, including social media management and content creation (LinkedIn, Instagram).
- Develop and manage website content.
- Create simple graphics for social media visuals.
- Develop presentations, brochures, and newsletters.
- Support project management and administration, including conducting desk research.
- Organize data in spreadsheets using Excel.
- Assist in organizing in-person and online events and meetings.
- Perform general office and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university in Germany or an EU citizen enrolled in a university in the EU, preferably in Communications or a related field.
- Available for at least 3 months full-time, ideally starting in September or October.
- Seeking a mandatory internship that is part of your degree.
- Able to relocate to Berlin for the duration of the internship.
- Proficient in English; German or another European language is a plus.
- Digital native with good knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience and knowledge in Social Media Management and creating Instagram Reels.
- Ability to create attractive digital content using tools like Canva, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator.
- Capacity to digest and summarize complex information into clear, concise messages for different target audiences.
- Fast learner, able to switch between conflicting tasks and priorities.
- Proactive and solution-oriented.
- Motivated, flexible, and open-minded.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
- Effective communication skills and enjoyment of teamwork.
- General understanding of European political processes and institutions related to sustainability, climate, and environmental protection is a plus but not mandatory.
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Content Creation
- Website Content Management
- Graphic Design
- Presentation Development
- Brochure Development
- Newsletter Development
- Desk Research
- Spreadsheet Management (Excel)
- Event Organization
- Meeting Organization
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Instagram Reels Creation
- Digital Content Creation (Canva, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Information Summarization
- Communication
- Teamwork
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- University Enrollment (Germany or EU)
- Mandatory Internship (part of degree)
Benefits
- Meaningful job in a dynamic environment contributing to sea restoration and sustainable blue economy.
- Opportunity to learn about diverse projects and topics.
- Work in an international network of experts, researchers, companies, and governments.
- Steep learning curve and regular feedback from supervisor.
- Office in the center of Berlin.
- Regular team meetings and events for knowledge transfer, idea exchange, and networking.
About the Company
- sPro - sustainable-projects is a consultancy specializing in coordinating transnational projects, primarily funded by the European Commission, with a focus on the sustainable use of the sea.
- Manages the secretariat of the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and coordinates the EU Mission Ocean in the Baltic and North Sea.
- SUBMARINER is a cooperation platform promoting innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond.
- Has a long-term portfolio of over 30 large-scale projects.
- Operates with an extensive network of trusted cooperation partners from all European countries, including research, industry, business development, NGOs, and the public sector.
- Employs 40 individuals from diverse academic backgrounds and over 15 nationalities.
- Learn more at: https://submariner-network.eu/
