Founders Associate (Intern/Working student)

Werkstudierende, Voll- oder Teilzeit · Germany (Brunswick)

Your mission

As the Founders Associate at OKAPI:Orbits, you can expect a dynamic and multifaceted role that plays a pivotal part in the company's success. Your responsibilities will go beyond traditional administrative tasks and will be closely aligned with the fast-paced and innovative environment of our space start-up. With your exceptional organizational skills, an eye for details, and the ability to constantly achieve exceptional results, also under pressure, you are the ideal candidate! You will closely work with our CEO and Chief of Staff while being in close exchange also with the rest of the company and external stakeholders. Therefore, we expect a proactive and open communication and engagement.

In case you apply for an internship, please note that we can only offer 6 month internships which are part of your university curriculum.
For joining us a working student, we encourage you to apply if you are are enrolled for at least two more semesters.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Close Collaboration with Leadership: You'll work directly with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Your role is to support especially our CEO's and Chief of Staff's day-to-day activities and act as a key liaison between them and the rest of the organization.
Administrative Duties: You'll manage calendars, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence to maximize our team's efficiency. Also drafting reports and creating important presentations is a task of your job.
Project Management: In addition to day-to-day tasks, you support the coordination and management of smaller projects, which can range from organizing company events to handling investor relations.

Your profile

These qualifications are a must:

Adaptability: You'll need to be flexible and able to adapt to evolving priorities, business strategies, and company goals.
Confidentiality: You'll have access to sensitive information, so maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality is crucial.
Team Player: Collaboration is a cornerstone of our company culture. You'll interact with various teams within the organization, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Your English level should be C1, spoken and written.
You are already located in Germany, ideally Brunswick because you will work onsite in our office in Brunswick. Therefore, for this position, we do not consider applicants with a residence outside Germany. Furthermore, we can not offer any VISA sponsorship.
Ideally, you are enrolled in a master's degree (or 3rd+ semester in bachelor's degree), like technology-oriented management, industrial engineering, business administration, space engineering with practical business experience. You should be enrolled for at least the next 6 to 12 months, and understand this position as a potential stepping stone for your future career at OKAPI:Orbits.
For your application, please also share your past and current university reports including grades.

These qualifications are a bonus:

Tech-Savviness: A strong understanding of software and the space industry can be an advantage, as it will help you better comprehend the business and provide more effective support.

Why us?

With a flat hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work, including flexible working hours.
Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
Participate in space events and conferences, to spread the word about a sustainable space environment.
Perks such as free drinks in the office.
Regular after-work activities like laser tag, dinner, chess, bouldering, or a simple beer.

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About us

OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.

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Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

Wir freuen uns über Dein Interesse an der OKAPI:Orbits GmbH. Bitte fülle das folgende Kurzformular aus. Solltest Du Schwierigkeiten beim Hochladen Deiner Dateien haben, kontaktiere uns bitte per E-Mail unter career@okapiorbits.com.