Job Description

We contribute to education, culture and environmental protection

The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner is one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, and has been Chairman of its Supervisory Board until 2024.

In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015.

The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.

A career at the Hasso Plattner Foundation can offer you

Purpose

– You will be working for one of the worlds largest foundations (by endowment) and will have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations

Personal growth

– We are a fast growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high level executives and senior stakeholders at our projects and the Foundation’s organs and you will have plenty of opportunities to grow into more senior roles

Agility

– Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment

About the Role:

We are seeking a Communications Working Student to join our team. In this role, you’ll support our team with content creation, design, and reporting. You’ll gather and craft materials for presentations and communication decks, visualize data in dashboards, and help keep our internal and external websites up to date. A strong interest in using AI tools to enhance communication outputs is essential.



Your responsibilities
Create and edit high-quality content that shows the Foundation's mission and impact (including design, copywriting, presentations, reports) Analyze Communications KPIs, providing regular reports with insights and recommendations Use AI and automation tools to streamline communication workflows Assist in maintaining and updating internal and external websites




Required background
Currently enrolled in a university program, preferably with a focus on Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field Excellent communication skills in German and English Strong interest and ability to apply AI in communications Experience with design and content tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Familiarity with Hylex, M365, and Asana Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently Passion for social impact and philanthropic work

What else do we offer

Competitive compensation package Professional training and AI upskilling Multi-day team events Public transport ticket State-of-the-art IT equipment Working in a beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view Free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.