Intern - Sustainability Certification Process (Sustainability)

Location: Cologne, Germany; hybrid setup with regular attendance at the head office at least two times per week

Company

hirify.global is an international certification system for sustainability, traceability, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

What you will do

• Review certificates against hirify.global requirements, mainly hirify.global EU and hirify.global PLUS.
• Verify and import new registrations and maintain registration data.
• Handle the information telephone and communicate with Certification Bodies and System Users.
• Perform data analysis and support documentation of SOPs in the internal knowledge management tool.
• Support onboarding as a mentor for new colleagues in the certification team.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in or recently graduated from circular economy, renewable energy, chemistry, bioeconomy, environmental studies, business management, economics, or a related field.
• Be available for at least 6 months and 30–40 hours per week.
• Be able to attend the Cologne head office regularly at least two times per week.
• Have general IT proficiency and very good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Have excellent written and spoken English at C1 level or higher and German at B1 level.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to understand and explain complex issues simply, and the ability to prepare professional presentations for target groups.
• Have a service-oriented mindset, excellent communication and networking skills, especially in international environments.
• Have excellent problem-solving abilities, work independently, and demonstrate a pragmatic, hands-on attitude.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• International and multicultural environment with professionals from 63 nationalities.
• Close collaboration with sister companies and opportunities to explore a career path in sustainability.
• Professional onboarding, independent work, and the opportunity to contribute personal ideas.
• Team events throughout the year, including diversity, student, and holiday events.
• Hybrid setup depending on the working-days pattern, vacation days based on that pattern, special holidays, and three additional vacation days.
• Modern office in central Cologne with free fruit and snacks.

Hiring process

• Submit a meaningful cover letter, CV, and any relevant certificates using the application button.