Intern - Science and Impact (m/f/x)

Planet A Ventures is a Greentech VC supporting start-ups that have a measurable positive impact on our planet while building profitable, scalable businesses. We want to contribute to an economy that operates within the planetary boundaries. As a small team with flat hierarchies, we value commitment, transparency and a humble attitude. We offer a great, mission-driven and fun-loving working environment.

Science and Impact stand at the heart of our decision-making. We are looking for a full-time intern for our Science/Impact team, who will help us make investment decisions for the next generation of founders that want to have a positive impact not only on the economy but also on the planet. The perfect match is someone who comes from a Science/Engineering background with an incredible sense of curiosity and a relentless passion for entrepreneurship.

This paid internship is full-time and you could work from either our Berlin-Mitte office or remotely from anywhere in Germany. Ideally we are looking for someone who could work alongside us for the next 3 - 6 months.

Tasks

• Assess the environmental impact of innovative products and services across different sectors and regions as part of the science team;
• Take part in the screening and exchange with Green Tech startups;
• Support the calculation of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of products and services; gather data in consultation with start-ups and conduct literature reviews;
• Support the assessment of the climate/environmental performance of portfolio companies;
• Help draft the first impact report of Planet A;
• Prepare research in order to inform new investment hypotheses.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering, Industrial ecology, natural sciences or similar study program and achieved outstanding academic results. A strong technical or engineering background is a plus;
• Knowledge of LCA or of methods to assess environment impact is an asset but not a must;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• A self-starter, able to work fast and independently, take initiative and see what's up next;
• A team player with a strong work ethic, humility, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative mindset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluent in spoken and written German and English;
• Experienced in using Google or MS Office applications, esp. Excel/Google Sheets; Aptitude for learning new software;
• Open-minded, curious, communicative team player with the urge to learn and grow together within flat hierarchies.

The job will bring exposure to pioneering climate/green technologies, startups and founders; as well as working experience in a fast moving highly mission-driven Venture Capital fund.

We are a small team with flat hierarchies, we value commitment, transparency, and a humble attitude. We offer a great, mission-driven, and fun-loving working environment - either remote or in our office in Berlin-Mitte.

Planet A is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages people of all ethnic & racial origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions & ideologies, socio-economic statuses, educational backgrounds, ages, and individuals of all abilities to apply.