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 workYou support the development of position papers, briefings and key political messages.

Stakeholder managementYou prepare and follow up on meetings with policymakers, associations and other
relevant stakeholders.

Communication & contentYou create presentations, internal updates and policy analyses for management and
internal stakeholders.

Project workYou 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.

LanguagesYou 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
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