FSC works to take care of our forests and those who rely on them: by protecting plant and animal species, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, forest workers’ safety, and much more. We achieve this through FSC certification, ensuring forests around the world are responsibly managed. For more information on FSC, visit our website at www.fsc.org. If this sounds exciting to you, you have found the right place to work!
We are looking for Students in different work areas as listed below. The tasks will vary based on the need of the specific team, but with an administrative focus.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood
You will assist with activities (e.g. development, review and revision) related to normative FSC documents and maintain effective contact with stakeholders.
You will provide support in administration, meetings, trainings and events.
Innovation & Commercial Solutions
You will support with FSC stakeholders by handling inquiries, data management, documentation, and market-facing innovation projects.
You will proactively reach out to FSC Certificate Holders and/or FSC Promotional License Holders, verify requests, communicate with companies and coordinate signing of legal agreements.
Project Management Office & IT Governance
You will assist with daily operational and administrative tasks, reporting, dashboard updates, compliance tracking and follow-up activities.
You will support in maintaining and updating governance documentation, projects plans, process improvement and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Climate and Ecosystem Services
Your will research, analyse, collect data, create and maintain spreadsheets and dashboards related to the market’s most relevant standards schemes.
You will support the assessments of standards and Ecosystem services claims, as well as support with administrative tasks.
Operations Management Team
You will support the day-to-day operational and administrative processes, such as invoice and contract processing, filing, data entry and database management in SAP.
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports.
Your profile
You are currently enrolled at a university in Germany and will remain enrolled for at least one year.
You are fluent in English.
You have a good command of MS Office, especially MS Excel and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and structured working style.
Good understanding of data handling and basic data analysis.
Additionally, it is a plus if you have experience in the following:
Customer or user support.
Working with international organizations and on international project teams.
You have an understanding of voluntary sustainability systems and their operational framework.
Experience with or interest in Power BI and SAP.
You have basic knowledge or experience with GIS tools.
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and related ceremonies.
knowledge of German.
Why us?
Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
The Fine Print
Start date: As soon as possible.
Working hours: 20 hours per week (ideally across 3- 5 days per week).
Duration: 6 months (depending on the team you will work in), with an opportunity to extend.
Remuneration: 14€ gross per hour.
Location: FSC office Bonn, Germany (hybrid or remote).
How to Apply Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
Please include in your CV the information about your start and estimated end date (month and year) of your enrolment at the current University.
Please do not send any photos of yourself.
Please note that we are reviewing all incoming applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to candidates who best meet the qualifications for the position.
We will confirm receipt of your application. Should you not receive a confirmation of receipt please check your spam filter and if you cannot find it there contact us at recruitment@fsc.org Please note, that you will be informed by HR if you are shortlisted. In this case you would be expected to complete a short assignment
Please be informed, that by applying for this position you automatically accept our Data Protection Information on processing your personal data.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Welcome to FSC! The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.
Thank you for your interest in FSC. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to recruitment@fsc.org.
