Working Student Public Affairs (m/f/d) at WEPA

About this role

Your

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 Originally posted on Himalayas