The Institute for Ecological Economic Research (IÖW) is currently offering an internship in the field of Business – Digitalisation – Sustainability is currently on offer

You can find the full job advertisement here.

Brief details of the role:

• Position: Intern in the research project ‘Quincy – Sociotechnical innovations for sustainable skills development in European collaboration networks”

• Organisation: The IÖW is a leading research institute in the field of practice-oriented sustainability research. We develop strategies and approaches for a sustainable economy – one that enables a good quality of life and preserves the natural foundations of our world.

• Start date: as soon as possible

• Location: Berlin, with the option of partial remote working

• Details: Assisting with the preparation, conduct and evaluation of interviews and field observations; supporting the production of information materials, academic publications and presentations.

• Application: by 16 August, directly via the IÖW website: Link

• Contact for enquiries: Janna Leipold ().

The City of Oldenburg offers students the opportunity to undertake a compulsory work placement in the field of sustainability within its Economic Development Department.

The City of Oldenburg’s Economic Development Department deals with a wide range of issues at the interface between business, innovation and sustainable development. Within the Regional Development Department, the focus is on, amongst other things, the circular economy, climate protection, support for start-ups and innovation, and digitalisation in a business context.

Your responsibilities:
During the placement, you will gain practical insight into the work of the local economic development agency and will be involved in day-to-day operations. You will contribute to various projects and events and take on the following tasks, amongst others:
• Contributing to projects and initiatives in the field of sustainability and regional development
• Assisting with the planning and organisation of events
• Researching and compiling information
• Drafting and revising texts, presentations and information materials
• Supporting communication with businesses, institutions and other stakeholders
• Assisting with other organisational and content-related tasks within the department

This role will give you the opportunity to put the theoretical knowledge gained from your studies into practice and gain an insight into the implementation of sustainability in a local government and business context.

- Start date: as soon as possible
- Location: Oldenburg
- Application: by email to Ina Lehnert-Jenisch
- Contact for enquiries: Ina Lehnert-Jenisch (Ina.Lehnert-Jenisch@stadt-
oldenburg.de)

General link to internship opportunities at the Munich Re Foundations: https://www.munichre-foundation.org/en/About_us/Job_openings.html

Internship: ‘Project Assistant in Foundation Work’

Knowledge brings responsibility. That is why we put our knowledge of poverty, environmental and climate risks at the service of people. We identify risks, work to counteract them and help to manage them. We unlock potential for sustainable development in a changing world. We aim to find sustainable, long-term solutions. Our aim is to improve living conditions. We are active in
the areas of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction, inclusive insurance and poverty reduction, as well as education and events in the context of climate protection.
Start date of the next internship: 1 February 2027
Duration: 4 to 6 months
Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Your responsibilities
- Preparing for and following up on our events, e.g. dialogue forums, the Inclusive Insurance Conference and learning sessions.
- Assisting with the production of publications, web articles and presentations.
- Assisting project managers with their day-to-day tasks.
- Research and updates for the website; maintaining the media library.
- Support with all communication tasks for an international foundation.

Your skills
- A degree in natural sciences, geography, business administration, economics, politics, development studies or a comparable subject.
- Good knowledge of international climate and development policy.
- Good knowledge of MS Office programmes (particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and an affinity for IT are welcome.
- Very good communication skills, including on social media.
- Very good knowledge of German and English; knowledge of other foreign languages is an advantage.

Organisational details
- The placement is paid (€2,200 per month).
- Working hours are 37 hours per week.
- Both voluntary and compulsory placements are available.

The placement is open to students who are enrolled or prospective Master’s students.
University graduates without an enrolment certificate cannot be considered. If you are interested in an internship with the Munich Re Foundation, please apply online via our website:
www.munichre-foundation.org/de/About_us/Job_openings.html