Founders Associate Intern
Drive your own projects as a crucial member of the CEO office and support ICODOS growth — based in Mannheim, Germany.
Your mission
Drive your own projects as a crucial member of the CEO office and provide critical support to drive ICODOS growth and positive impact in the process industry.
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End-to-end Ownership
Full ownership of a deliverable as part of ICODOS quarterly goals — e.g. securing Letters of Intent with feedstock providers or drafting a market model for fundraising.
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Contribution to Goals
Supporting key deliverables as part of ICODOS quarterly goals — e.g. finalizing fundraising documentation.
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Ad-hoc Support
Providing urgent and important task support across the CEO office as needed.
Who we are looking for
Competencies
Organisation capabilities
You initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion without being asked.
Time management
You meet your responsibilities and deadlines in a complex, largely autonomous work environment.
Attention to detail
You are trustworthy and reliable — your work is accurate and complete every time.
Strong proactivity
You always look for and take action on opportunities to create impact beyond your role.
Analytical skills
You run analyses independently and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
Clear communication
You communicate simply and clearly in writing and verbally, adapting to different audiences.
Experience
- Excellent grades and/or multiple side projects and practical experience.
- Practical experience in a high-paced environment, e.g. through internships or extracurricular activities.
- Fluency in verbal and written German and English.
Your package
Your Choice of Setup
Choose your favorite equipment and tools — Mac, Windows, or Linux. We want you to be comfortable.
Real Impact
Contribute to cutting-edge climate tech solutions and make a meaningful impact on the future of our planet.
Growth
A fast-paced, collaborative environment with ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Inclusive Culture
A diverse and inclusive culture that values the unique perspectives and experiences of all team members.
Ready to apply?
Ready to apply? Use the button below to open our application form — that's how we'd like to hear from you for this role (no need to use the general contact form). You'll be asked for your CV and a few short answers, including:
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Please tell us about a time you committed to a task and deadline and delivered despite intense personal cost.
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Please tell us about a time you failed strongly but in the end achieved what you wanted — and what you learned.
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Please tell us about a time you had to learn something entirely new or adapt quickly to a challenging situation.
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Please share an example of when you proactively identified an opportunity or tackled an issue and the impact it created.
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Please describe a situation where you worked closely with a team to overcome a challenge — what role did you play?
Our hiring process
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Screening
We review your application and check for mutual fit.
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Skill Interview
A 60-minute conversation based on a prepared task — so we can see how you think and work.
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Offer
A final mutual decision and contract signing. No surprises.