Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF) is an alliance of civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based power system that protects our climate and people. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, with staff spread across Europe.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a proactive and motivated Working Student to join our People & Culture team.
As a Working Student in People & Culture, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations, assisting with recruitment, employee engagement, and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a small and collaborative organisation, working closely with senior team members.
- Application deadline: 27 April 2025
- Preferable start date: June 2025
- Employment type: Part-time, student staff contract
- Locations we hire in: Berlin, Germany.
Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.
Your responsibilities
- Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates.
- Employee Onboarding: Support the onboarding process, including preparing onboarding materials, setting up employee accounts, updating organisational chart and helping new team members settle in.
- HR Administration: Help maintain employee records, manage documents and data in Personio.
- Employee Engagement: Assist the Senior People & Culture Manager in organising team-building activities.
- General Support: Provide administrative support to the Operations team as needed, including data entry, research, and creating reports.
Required skills & experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong interest in People & Culture, HR operations, and climate action.
- Confident using Google Workspace.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Personio experience is a plus).
Desirable skills & experience
- Prior work experience in HR or a related field.
- Good understanding of HR processes and practices.
- Knowledge of German employment law and HR best practices is a plus.
How we support our team
- A collaborative, international, and inclusive team environment.
- Competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
- Flexible work policy that allows you to work when and where you’re most productive, while balancing your studies with work.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.
- Team building through annual retreats to strengthen connections across the team.
- A culture of growth with regular performance reviews and constructive feedback.
- Commuting benefits: We cover commuting costs within Berlin to make your workday easier.
- At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to our success, and we are committed to fostering a culture that reflects these values.
If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until 27 April 2025.
