Working Student Communications

The Hasso Plattner Foundation

Established by SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner, the Hasso Plattner Foundation builds and runs its own long-term philanthropic initiatives, shaping them over decades. The Hasso Plattner Institute, Museum Barberini, and Sabine Plattner African Charities are some of our initiatives in a wide and diverse ecosystem. An in-house Investment Office manages the endowment that makes it all possible.

This role is based in Potsdam, Germany. We work predominantly in-office, by design. It's how we keep decisions fast and collaboration real.

The Role

We are seeking a Working Student to join our Communications team. In this role, you’ll support our team with content creation, design, and AI-enabled workflows. You’ll gather input and create stories, make presentations, and curate our channels. A strong interest and familiarity in using AI tools to enhance communications is essential.

Your Responsibilities

• Create and edit high-quality content that shows the Foundation's mission and projects, including design, copywriting, presentations, and reports

• Track and analyze communications KPIs, providing regular reports with insights and recommendations

• Use AI and automation tools to streamline communication workflows

• Assist in maintaining internal and external communications channels

What You Bring

• Excellent communication skills in German and English

• Strong interest and ability to apply AI in communications

• Experience with design and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

• Familiarity with CMS for websites, M365, Asana, and AI (Anthropic, OpenAI)

You Are...

• Currently enrolled in a university program, preferably with a focus on Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently

• Passion for social impact and philanthropic work

What We Offer

• A lean team with short reporting lines and fast decisions: your work is visible to leadership from day one

• The entrepreneurial pace and ownership of a high-ambition organization, backed by the stability of a well-funded endowment

• AI tools in active use. We’re early in the journey, building seriously. We see AI as a means to an end

• Competitive compensation, state-of-the-art IT, public transport ticket, free lunch, excellent coffee, outdoor sports, and a beautiful lakeside office in Potsdam

To Apply

Send your CV and motivation letter, diplomas, references, salary expectations, and earliest start date as one PDF.