Working Student Public Affairs (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities - Political monitoring & analysis - You analyse EU and national legislative processes (e.g. circular economy, energy, decarbonisation) and assess their impact on the hygiene paper industry and WEPA. - Strategic public affairs work - You support the development of position papers, briefings and key political messages. - Stakeholder management - You prepare and follow up on meetings with policymakers, associations and other relevant stakeholders. - Communication & content - You create presentations, internal updates and policy analyses for management and internal stakeholders. - Project work - You contribute to public affairs projects and campaigns (e.g. competitiveness, sustainability, energy policy) Your Profile - Qualification - You are in an advanced stage of your Bachelor's degree or enrolled in a Master's programme, ideally in Political Science, Economics, Law, Engineering, or a comparable field of study. - Knowledge & Experience - You have a strong interest in political regulation, industrial policy and sustainability. - You have gained initial practical experience with political processes at EU or national level. - You are proficient in using MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word. - Languages - You have excellent written and spoken German and English language skills. - Working - You work independently, in a structured and analytical manner, and stand out through your conscientious approach to work as well as your confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders. - You have a quick grasp of complex topics, enjoy working on challenging subject matters, and are able to present insights in a clear, understandable and target group-oriented way. - Personality - You enjoy working in a team, demonstrate a high level of initiative, and communicate confidently and purposefully. Location: Arnsberg-Müschede, Remote I Working hours: 15 – 20 hours/ week I Duration: October 2026 – February 2027 Originally posted on Himalayas