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

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