Student Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Facilitate cross-functional projects and engage stakeholders to promote Grundfos' sustainability goals.

• Assist in managing and coordinating collective action initiatives and strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Organize meetings, follow-up actions, and engagement activities with Group Sustainability, Public Affairs, and various business divisions.

• Perform research and analysis on policies, regulations, and emerging trends related to water, climate, and sustainability.

• Create presentations, briefing materials, background documents, and meeting summaries for leadership and partner stakeholders.

• Monitor project plans, milestones, and deliverables.

• Maintain documentation for stakeholder mapping and partnerships.

• Assist in planning and executing workshops, conferences, and partner events.

• Support strategic partnerships and collective initiatives aimed at tackling global water and climate challenges.

• Report directly to the Director of Public Affairs.

• Contribute to a specific project for a two-year term commencing in January 2027.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proactive and detail-oriented graduate student.

• A strong interest in sustainability, water stewardship, and collaboration among multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• An undergraduate or master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Climate Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Some relevant working experience in a similar field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to distill complex topics into clear, understandable materials.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with various stakeholders simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Experience or coursework in water, climate policy, or sustainability partnerships is advantageous.

• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, project coordination, or collaboration within NGOs/public sectors is a plus.

• Interest in or exposure to corporate sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks is beneficial.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Leave as mandated by federal, state, or local laws, including the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

• Employee stock purchase programs.

• Merit increases.

• 401(k) matching.

• Bonuses.

• PTO/Vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• Three additional days of paid leave for volunteering.

• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions.

• Structured programs for personal and professional development opportunities.