sPro sustainableprojects is a consultancy specialized in the coordination of transnational projects mostly funded by the European Commission. Our topical focus lies in projects dealing with the sustainable use of the sea. We run the permanent secretariat of the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and act as coordinators of the EU Mission Ocean in the Baltic and North Sea. SUBMARINER is the cooperation platform for actors/initiatives across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond who promote innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources.
We have a longterm portfolio of over 30 largescale projects and operate with an extensive network of trusted cooperation partners from all European countries encompassing research industry business development NGOs and the public sector. We currently have 35 employees coming from a wide range of different academic backgrounds with more than 15 different nationalities.
In this role limited to 31 October 2025 you would support in the organization of the EUs Algae Awareness Summit (1617 October) which will be taking place in Berlin this autumn.
Tasks
- Support the coordination and logistics of conference planning activities
- Assist with communication and correspondence with speakers participants and partners
- Maintain and update registration lists and contact database
- Help prepare conference materials (e.g. name tags programs participant folders)
- Assist with travel and accommodation arrangements for speakers and guests
- Coordinate with suppliers and service providers (e.g. catering venues tech support)
- Contribute to the management of the conference registration page
- Provide onsite support during the conference (registration desk room monitoring timekeeping technical setup)
- Perform general administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
- You are resident in Germany and enrolled in university for the duration of the employment.
- You are a fluent in both German and English (C1).
- Digital native with good knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and able to create attractive digital content (e.g. Canva InDesign Adobe Photoshop Illustrator).
- You are a fast learner with an agile mindset and can easily switch between conflicting tasks and priorities. You are proactive and solution oriented.
- You are motivated flexible and openminded and feel comfortable in a multicultural environment. You communicate effectively and enjoy working together with colleagues and project partners.
- A general understanding of European political processes and institutions especially around sustainability climate and environmental protection is a plus but not mandatory.
- You can work well in a fastpaced environment on a variety of different tasks.
Benefits
- A meaningful job in a very dynamically evolving environment where you contribute to restoring our Seas and Oceans and promoting a sustainable blue economy.
- The opportunity to learn about a wide range of projects and topics and to work in an international network of influential experts researchers companies and governments.
- A centrally located office in Berlin and the possibility to work remotely.
- Flexible working hours.
We look forward to receiving your application!