Governmental & Public Affairs Internship/Working Student - (f/m/d)
On-siteBerlin, State of Berlin, Germany
Job Summary
Monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and security-policy developments at the national and EU level. Prepare briefings, position papers, and background analyses for founders and key stakeholders. Support meeting preparations with representatives from politics, public administration, and defense. Build and maintain a stakeholder database of relevant decision-makers and institutions. Research funding programs, tenders, and public procurement procedures. Contribute to external communications and positioning toward public sectors. Take ownership of projects advancing political visibility and network. Minimum availability of 4 months, on-site in Berlin. No visa sponsorship offered.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Security/Defense Policy, or a related field
- Strong interest in politics, security and defense topics, and European sovereignty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex matters clearly and concisely
- Analytical, structured thinking and a diligent, independent way of working
- Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Confident with common office software (or equivalent tools)
- Discretion and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
- Minimum availability of 4 months, on-site in Berlin
- Valid work permit
Desired Qualifications
- First hands-on experience in public affairs, government relations, an association, ministry, parliamentary office, think tank, consultancy, or NGO
- Understanding of political decision-making processes at the federal and/or EU level
- Knowledge of public procurement, defense policy, or regulatory frameworks
- An existing network in the political or security-policy environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on mentality in a fast-paced startup environment
- Additional languages (e.g., French)
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