Careers
We love what we do! We're on a journey to make international trade fair for everyone – and we'd love you to bring in your expertise!
FLOCERT is a business with a difference. We're a social enterprise, which means all of our money is invested back into social and environmental change. We are highly values-driven – and our values are the key to our success. When you join us, you can be sure that you'll never have to move your ethics down your agenda.
Student Assistant (m/f/div) Marketing & Communications
Introduction & Description
FLOCERT is a leading global assurance provider. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, FLOCERT offers certification and verification as well as customised sustainability to support companies in their ethical business transformation.
With seven international offices conducting business in around 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in combining global reach with local expertise for its over 6,000 customers. FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small-scale producers to internationally recognised brands, to promote fairness in global trade.
As a People and Planet First verified organisation, FLOCERT is proud to be recognised as an enterprise prioritising social and environmental goals.
Visit flocert.net for more information.
Are you a motivated student eager to gain hands-on experience in Marketing & Communications and overall Business Development within an international organisation? We are looking for a reliable and proactive Student Assistant to support our Marketing & Communications team with administrative, organisational, and content-related tasks. In this role, you will contribute to day-to-day marketing activities, support internal and external communications, and help keep projects running smoothly. If you are well organised, detail-oriented, and keen to learn in a professional, purpose-driven environment, we would be happy to hear from you.
- Job Share: Part-time / up to 20 hours per week
- Location: FLOCERT GmbH Headquarter Bonn, Germany
- Salary: Collective Bargaining Agreement “Groß- & Außenhandel NRW”, Category II for Student Assistant, compensated on hourly basis
- Start date: as soon as possible
Your responsibilities
You will support the Marketing & Communications and Business Development teams in their day-to-day work, with a strong focus on coordination, content, and data-driven activities:
- Marketing & Sales Operations Support
Support the preparation and follow-up of Business Development activities, including maintaining sales data, updating dashboards, and supporting sales processes via Salesforce and WordPress. Assist with the creation of presentations, pitch decks, and marketing materials - Content & Communications Support
Contribute to website administration, support the drafting and sending of email campaigns, assist with text editing, and help create Social Media content. Respond to standard customer enquiries in coordination with the team - Coordination & Organisation
Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, logistics, materials, documentation, and meeting minutes. Support travel arrangements and expense reimbursement processes for colleagues - Internal Communications & Knowledge Management
Compile, structure, and upload content and materials to the FLOCERT intranet, ensuring information is accessible and up to date - Research & Analysis
Support Marketing and Sales with research activities, including market, customer, and topic-related research as required
Your qualifications, experience and skills
- Currently enrolled at a university (certificate of matriculation required), preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Confident working with MS Excel and data-based tasks
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with a good understanding of numbers
- A reliable, hands-on team player who works well in an international and multicultural environment
- Interest in sustainability, certification, and responsible business practices
- First experience with Salesforce and/or WordPress would be advantageous
- Previous exposure to customer-facing or service-oriented roles are beneficial
- French and/or Spanish language skills would be advantageous
What we offer
- Hands-on experience in Marketing & Communications within an international certification organisation
- A professional, respectful working culture with open communication and short decision-making paths
- Structured onboarding and close collaboration with experienced colleagues
- The opportunity to work with an international, open-minded team across different cultures and disciplines
- Flexible working hours and remote work options, compatible with your studies
- A competitive student benefits package, including holiday bonus, 13th salary, and additional benefits
- The chance to take responsibility early, contribute to real projects, and see the impact of your work
- Learning-by-doing in a complex, purpose-driven organisation at the intersection of certification, sustainability, and business
- A solid entry point for ambitious students interested in developing further within an international organisation
How to apply
Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Do you still have questions? Then give us a call or send us an email.
- Regina Jatzke
- HR Manager for Recruiting & Employer Branding
If none of the above positions is a right fit, send us an unsolicited job application to recruitment@flocert.net and subscribe to our jobalert.
After you apply: One step closer to joining our team
Once you have applied for one of our positions listed above, we will carefully screen your application based on the skills and experience required for the job.
If it's a great match, we will contact you to schedule a (remote) interview. As part of the interview process, we may ask you to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.
Once all interviews are completed, and a decision has been taken, we will inform all shortlisted candidates. If you are successful, we will offer you an employment contract. Our journey together starts when the contract is signed, and we can welcome you to FLOCERT to start your onboarding process.
FLOCERT is an organisation I'd be proud to retire from—though I'm not planning on that anytime soon! The vibrant, multicultural work culture, which is both friendly and inspiring, makes every day enjoyable. The work-life balance is a standout feature, with a flexible model that lets me work partially from home – a huge advantage since I live out of state. I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing organisation and look forward to continuing my journey here.
”Jasleen Kaur
Key Account Officer
FLOCERT is a Great Place To Work
FLOCERT is one of the winners of this year's Great Place to Work® competition, "Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024".
In receiving this prestigious accolade, FLOCERT reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that transcends borders and resonates deeply with its global workforce.
Watch Christian Jambor, Head of Human Resources at FLOCERT, explain why this certification is important to our organisation.
Your best career move yet
With headquarters in Germany and regional offices in Costa Rica, England, India, South Africa and the United States, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. Our team is full of cultural diversity and creativity, and we respect and learn from each other's ways of working – but when it comes down to it, we all share the same ethical principles and values.
At FLOCERT, we value attitude just as highly as formal qualifications. Every individual in our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is proud to own their role. A shared eagerness to learn and develop means that our organisation is always alive with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Innovation plays a key role in FLOCERT's success in a dynamic environment.
Be the future of Fairtrade
As ethical awareness grows across the world, so does Fairtrade. In conjunction with the German dual vocational training system Berufsausbildung, we're proud to welcome the upcoming generation into this extraordinary sector. Our apprenticeships are designed to give the freshest talent in our sector a well-rounded introduction to Fairtrade.
To make sure we're always doing the best by our team, we partner with prestigious institutions such as Great Place To Work and berufundfamilie.
