Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, Sustainability, or a related field., Curious and eager to learn about areas like ESG frameworks, insurance, or procurement., Structured, analytical mindset with attention to detail, especially in documentation and communication., Proficient in English, with strong communication skills; German is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Assist with cross-functional projects related to insurance, procurement, ESG, and process improvement.

Support documentation and evaluation of internal workflows to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

Create and edit internal documentation, process overviews, and presentations using Google Docs and Slides.

Participate in internal meetings, capture notes, track follow-ups, and support project progress.

Job description

About Staffbase

We inspire people to achieve great things together. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication. Our award-winning communications channels - intranet, employee app and email - deliver experiences that drive engagement and inspire hearts and minds.

We’re headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, with offices in many locations throughout the world, including New York, London, Berlin and Dresden. Our international team counts more than 750 employees from 45+ nationalities and we have a growing base of 2200+ customers that want to transform their employee experience. We are rapidly scaling, post-Series E ($115 million funding), have strong-growing revenue, and our customers love us.

As a Business Operations Working Student, you’ll support a variety of internal operations and cross-functional projects that help the business run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the Business Operations team and collaborate with teams such as Legal, HR/Px, Procurement, and Finance to contribute to initiatives across areas like ESG, insurance, and process optimisation.This is a generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility, and is eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions.

What you’ll be doing

Assisting with cross-functional projects related to insurance, procurement, ESG, and process improvement
Supporting the documentation and evaluation of internal workflows to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements
Creating and editing internal documentation, process overviews, and presentations using Google Docs and Slides
Helping maintain project and task tracking via tools such as Jira
Participating in internal meetings, capturing notes, tracking follow-ups, and helping move projects forward
Providing general support across a range of business operations topics as required
Contributing to internal initiatives that promote an inclusive, collaborative, and well-organised team culture

What you need to be successful

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, ideally in:
Business Administration, Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, Sustainability, or a related field
You are curious and keen to learn, especially when it comes to unfamiliar areas like ESG frameworks, insurance, or procurement
You bring a structured, analytical mindset, and enjoy breaking down complex tasks into manageable actions
You are detail-oriented, particularly when working with documentation, spreadsheets, or internal communication
You have strong communication skills in English (spoken and written); German is a plus
You are proactive, reliable, and take ownership of your work
You’re comfortable switching between topics, managing competing priorities, and working independently
You’re confident using Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and are either familiar with or willing to learn tools like Jira
You work well with others, demonstrate professionalism, and value respectful collaboration

What you'll get

Learning Curve - as a Working Student at Staffbase, you’ll be fully integrated to the team and gain valuable experiences that help you to foster your future career. Not rarely we’re hiring former working students as full-time employees after their student time with us
Recharge - with 31 vacation days annually (incl. one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August
Volunteer Day - you’ll get one day off per year for supporting a social project
Hybrid Work - as a working student, you will join the office regularly to get the best learning experience. But for times you work from home, we support you with an extra monitor, keyboard, computer mouse and headset
Connect with your team - you will participate in team offsites, on-site meetings and our yearly Staffbase camp