Verändere deine Karriere als Student Assistants - Data4Good Festival (gn) bei Hertie School of Governance in Berlin

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

The Data4Good Festival is centered on data challenges for the common good bringing together bachelors students from across Europe, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovative solutions to address pressing societal issues using data-driven approaches. The festival will host a weekend of fun, learning and innovation while letting students enjoy great moments in Berlin.

We are looking for

3 Student Assistants

(part-time with 10 hours/week) to support with the organisation of the event in April 2024 in Berlin. The position will last for 4 months from January-April 2024.

Your tasks:

• Support with the preparation and organisation of the Data4Good Festival;
• Research on the topics and themes of the festival and develop content for the event;
• Work with and support sponsors for the event;
• Attend training on the latest tools in generative AI;
• Deliver administrative support and mentorship for the participants during the event.

Your profile:

• A bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a Master's programme at a German university;
• Experience working with Python and/or R for programming and research;
• Evidence of English proficiency at an advanced level;
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

We offer:

• A stimulating international working environment and a challenging variety of tasks
• As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to enrich your theoretical knowledge with practical experience
• You will be given increasingly independent tasks and thus also benefit for your further career path
• You will be paid € 13.52 per hour
• Roof terrace for common breaks in the team

Please submit your application - CV and short cover letter - by using the button below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please contact Huy Dang, Manager of the Data Science Lab, for further information.