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Part-time, Internship
bachelor degree
Development Opportunity, Professional Onboarding, Independent Work Environment, Team Events, Multicultural Environment, Hybrid Work Setup
Posted 23d ago
~20 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the HORTICERT certification system for sustainable peat substitutes and manage its website and communication. Assist with sustainability risk assessments, GHG calculations, and general administrative tasks related to sustainable supply chains.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree in agricultural science, environmental engineering, or a related field with availability for 15-20 hours per week for at least one year. Requires C1 proficiency in both German and English and strong research and communication skills.
Full job description
Your tasks
Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 2 years. This is why the Supply Chain Due Diligence team of experts are looking forward to welcoming you as a Student Assistant at Meo headquarters in Cologne.If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application! Your main duties will be:
You will actively support shaping the development and implementation of a new certification system for sustainable peat substitutes that are used in potting soils and professional growing media as an alternative to peat (HORTICERT)
You will manage the maintenance of the HORTICERT website and drive communication and public relations activities, especially on LinkedIn
You will support another project with assessing sustainability risks of new growing media and creating preliminary greenhouse gas calculations
You will work on further topics related to sustainability certification and sustainable supply chains, including administrative tasks, further development of sustainability requirements, supply chain traceability, alignment with legal requirements, and quality management
You will assist in creating reports, presentations and information materials, contributing to both content development and visual presentation
You will be involved in customer care and communication with system users
You will perform data research, analysis, and evaluation for specific customer requests and market studies
Your profile
Currently pursuing a degree in agricultural science, organic agriculture, agricultural economics, environmental engineering, natural resource management, natural sciences, life sciences, sustainable management, or other related fields
You have weekly availability for 15-20 hours for at least 1 year
Additional experience in the following areas of advantage: sustainability certification, policy consulting, GHG/carbon footprint calculation, stakeholder management
Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken (at least C1)
Strong research skills as well as the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and visually compelling content
High degree of initiative and commitment combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude
Very good computer and MS Office skills, IT proficiency is a benefit
Why us?
We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team isour core asset and we support our people as best we can.
To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer: Development Opportunity
Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us
The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas
Discover your own career path and interests in field of sustainability
Great Team Environment
Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (63 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds
Benefits
Hybrid set-up (depending on working days pattern)
Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks
Ready to join our team?
Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates. We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon! We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.
About us
Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company focusing on sustainability advancement. We support public and private sector clients worldwide in the strategic orientation and implementation of goal-oriented measures towards more sustainable production pathways and ecologically and socially responsible business activities. Our aim is to help clients achieve carbon-neutrality and net-zero by developing corporate sustainability strategies, calculating product and company carbon footprints as well as implementing sustainability measures, emission compensation and carbon trading. We are also involved in the development and implementation of sustainability standards to ensure sustainable value chains and social compliance.
Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at MEO come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.
Good, better, sustainable — striving to increase sustainability across supply chains
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Cologne
Meo Carbon Solutions (MCS) is an independent consulting company experienced in sustainable and future-oriented solutions. We manage short- and long-term projects for companies, government ministries and institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Our services cover entire supply chains from farm to market—including feedstocks, processing units and final products.
Discover how we drive meaningful environmental and social impact embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals:
Climate Strategy & Carbon Market: By partnering with MCS, businesses can develop comprehensive strategies to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions while maintaining the highest degree of sustainability at every stage. Our team guides clients in understanding and leveraging carbon markets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximizing environmental benefits.
Carbon Footprint Improvement: MCS offers tailored solutions to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and help clients move toward carbon neutrality. Our comprehensive approach includes measuring GHG in the supply chain by different standards, as well as developing and implementing improvement measures to reduce the client's carbon footprint.
Sustainable Development Solutions: MCS collaborates with clients to develop and implement the best strategy for certifying a production process—enhancing sustainability and traceability across the value chain. We offer a holistic approach to sustainable development through policy advice, regulatory assessment, market research and customized certification solutions.
Supply Chain Due Diligence: MCS specializes in helping businesses develop robust supply chain due diligence practices—focusing on transparency, risk mitigation and legal compliance. Our team assists clients in identifying and addressing issues that could affect brand reputation and legal obligations, with particular attention to human rights, environmental impact and smallholder livelihoods.
Offices: Hohenzollernring 72, Cologne, 50823, DE
SustainabilityRisk Analysis & ManagementCircular EconomyNew FeedstocksLife Cycle AnalysisGreenhouse Gas AnalysisLand Use ManagementCertificationBenchmarksKey Performance Indicators
Good, better, sustainable — striving to increase sustainability across supply chains
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Cologne
Meo Carbon Solutions (MCS) is an independent consulting company experienced in sustainable and future-oriented solutions. We manage short- and long-term projects for companies, government ministries and institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Our services cover entire supply chains from farm to market—including feedstocks, processing units and final products.
Discover how we drive meaningful environmental and social impact embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals:
Climate Strategy & Carbon Market: By partnering with MCS, businesses can develop comprehensive strategies to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions while maintaining the highest degree of sustainability at every stage. Our team guides clients in understanding and leveraging carbon markets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximizing environmental benefits.
Carbon Footprint Improvement: MCS offers tailored solutions to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and help clients move toward carbon neutrality. Our comprehensive approach includes measuring GHG in the supply chain by different standards, as well as developing and implementing improvement measures to reduce the client's carbon footprint.
Sustainable Development Solutions: MCS collaborates with clients to develop and implement the best strategy for certifying a production process—enhancing sustainability and traceability across the value chain. We offer a holistic approach to sustainable development through policy advice, regulatory assessment, market research and customized certification solutions.
Supply Chain Due Diligence: MCS specializes in helping businesses develop robust supply chain due diligence practices—focusing on transparency, risk mitigation and legal compliance. Our team assists clients in identifying and addressing issues that could affect brand reputation and legal obligations, with particular attention to human rights, environmental impact and smallholder livelihoods.
Offices: Hohenzollernring 72, Cologne, 50823, DE
SustainabilityRisk Analysis & ManagementCircular EconomyNew FeedstocksLife Cycle AnalysisGreenhouse Gas AnalysisLand Use ManagementCertificationBenchmarksKey Performance Indicators