Working Student mfd - Corporate Public Policy

Start: March 2025

Duration: 1224 months

Working hours: 20h/week fulltime during lecturefree period possible

For the Corporate Public Policy department of METRO AG we are looking for a student assistant at the corporate headquarters in Dsseldorf. 

As the Corporate Public Policy department of METRO AG we pursue the goal of anchoring the central interests and positions of METRO AG the sales companies and our customers such as the food service and hotel industries in political and social discussions in order to protect and sustainably strengthen the companys core business. 

As a leading international food wholesaler METRO finds itself in the midst of sociopolitical developments: The reduction of plastic initiatives on animal welfare and climate protection the digitalization of trade and the future of small and mediumsized enterprises. To this end we seek targeted exchange with political and social decisionmakers in a variety of formats. 

What you can expect: 

• Collaboration in processes and projects of regional and national interest representation in the environment of retail gastronomy and ownermanaged companies food innovation digitalization as well as sustainability 
• Collaboration in projects of METROs positioning in the stakeholder dialogue in own formats sponsorships or classic bilaterals 
• Independent handling and supervision of public policy projects along the policy keyboard (communication in social media classic dialogs own formats position papers commissioned studies etc.) 
• Insight into and collaboration on crosssectional tasks of an international public policy team 

Qualifications :

What you bring to the table: 

• Students preferably of political science/social sciences economics or media studies/public relations 
• Interest in current reporting and stakeholders on topics related to retail hospitality and owneroperated businesses 
• Ability to work independently and familiarize yourself with complex topics at short notice 
• Strong relation to and understanding of economic and political issues as well as processes 
• Routine handling of various social media channels 
• High level of communication skills and passion for addressing appropriate audiences 
• Confident verbal and written communication skills (very good knowledge of German/ English; other languages helpful) 
• Confident handling of Microsoft Office and Teams applications 

Additional Information :

What we offer: 

• You are part of an international and experienced team with a high degree of personal responsibility and independence in a friendly highly dynamic and proactive environment 
• We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and advice 
• We offer you flexible work solutions employee discounts in our wholesale stores as well as an attractive compensation package. 
• Operational and independent collaboration in your own (partial) projects 
• Extensive networking with the players in state politics and political Dsseldorf 

Have we aroused your interest Then we look forward to receiving your application in German or English.

METRO is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We offer all qualified employees and applicants the same opportunities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime