Working Student Global Inclusion
Location: Berlin
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
About the Role
Are you a student looking for hands-on experience in promoting inclusion within a global organization? If so, this role might be perfect for you! As a working student, you will support Springer Nature's Global Inclusion Team in developing and implementing global initiatives in areas such as learning and development, communication, employee network support, research and data analysis metrics. You will take ownership of subprojects and gain valuable experience in an international, dynamic environment.
Join our enthusiastic and supportive team of four, where you'll have the opportunity to work independently on meaningful projects. We offer a collaborative workplace, access to different learning offers and a variety of community events, as well as a book discount of 15–40%.
Role Responsibilities
•Support participant management for events and training programs, applying adult learning principles to help develop engaging and effective training materials.
•Support reporting of engagement & inclusion surveys through data analysis and tracking recurring metrics.
•Prepare research, content, and communication materials for Inclusion initiatives, leveraging storytelling and effective communication skills to create compelling emails, blog posts, and other communications.
•Schedule and organize events and campaigns, utilizing strong collaboration and project management skills to ensure successful planning and execution.
•Support community management activities, including employee networks, by demonstrating interpersonal awareness and valuing differences to create inclusive and engaging communities.
•Provide general project management support, applying a global perspective while partnering with diverse stakeholders and contributing to the successful delivery of Inclusion initiatives.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
•Enrolled in a degree in economics, politics, communication, sociology, social science or related disciplines, or in gender and diversity studies
•A good understanding of the field of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
•Some experience with project management
•A hands-on, committed and solution-oriented work approach
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Fluency in English or German: English is the main language in this area but ideally, we are looking for a candidate who can also provide support in German
•Sound working knowledge of MS 365 programmes
The position is offered on a part-time, fixed-term contract basis, and will be based on a hybrid model in our Berlin offices.
Please note we will be reviewing candidate applications as they are submitted and so encourage you to apply as early as possible.
