All Things Urban

Bauhaus Earth is an interdisciplinary and international Think-and-Make-Tank based in Berlin. The non-profit organisation is dedicated to the regenerative transformation of the built environment. Founded in 2019 by climate scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, today, Bauhaus Earth brings together ca. 50 experts from the fields of science, architecture and planning, governance, and industry.

We conduct applied transformation research to drive systemic change, promoting the shift to bio- and geo-based materials, circular construction, the adaptive reuse of existing building stock, the restoration of biodiversity, and the development of cities as natural carbon sinks.

All Things Urban is an official media partner of Bauhaus Earth.

SUBJECT AREA:non-profit initiative administration;
EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS:background as administrative assistant for executive or executive team; inter-departmental and interdisciplinary communication/organization; EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA or BS; or Associates Degree minimum;
CORE COMPETENCIES:schedule management, general executive assistance, travel planning and organization, note-taking and recording, assisting in HR/Finance matters; EXPERIENCE:administrative duties in academic institutions and non-profit organization.

• a passion for the built environment and for urban transformation processes as well as enthusiasm for environmental issues and systems analytical thinking
• technical expertise in climate change and/or building and urban planning
• a high level of competence in written and spoken German and English
• an independent way of working and initiative
• structured, goal-oriented, and integrative thinking
• an ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics
• creativity and openness to new approaches, people, methods, techniques and mind-sets
• reliability, resilience, and strong motivation
• computer skills, including modelling expertise if relevant to job description

• independent inquiry and elaboration of the above-mentioned thematic complexes, including formulation ofrelevant research questions and positing of possible solutions in terms of sustainable transformation in the urbanbuilding sector
• collegial cooperation in the team and also with other external partners of Bauhaus Earth
• Interest in and willingness to follow relevant expert discussions and social debates on complex topics

• (applied) research and contribution to meaningful topics;
• actively contribute to solving humanity's greatest challenges
• an inspiring and creative team with a workplace in Potsdam/Berlin
• the opportunity for own development and advancement in an international environment
• becoming part of a dynamically growing company and a multi-disciplinary team
• flexible working times and opportunity to work from home

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.