Job Description

Are you passionate about driving positive water impact through strategic partnerships and collective action on sustainability? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Student Assistant, you'll be coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement that advance Grundfos' sustainability ambitions through collaboration with internal teams, NGOs and industry partners. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Group Sustainability & Partnerships team, you'll create impact by supporting strategic partnerships and collective action initiatives that help address global water and climate challenges.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support project management and coordination of collective action initiatives and strategic partnerships across internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, follow-up actions and engagement activities with Group Sustainability, Public Affairs and business divisions
• Conduct research and analysis on water, climate and sustainability-related policies, regulations and emerging trends
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, background papers and meeting summaries for leadership and partner audiences
• Track project plans, milestones, deliverables and maintain stakeholder mapping and partnership documentation
• Support planning and execution of workshops, conferences and partner events

This position reports directly to the Director of Public Affairs and will operate remotely. This position will also be a two year term starting in January 2027 supporting a specific project.

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a proactive and detail-oriented graduate student with a strong interest in sustainability, water stewardship and multi-stakeholder collaboration, combined with excellent communication and organizational skills. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• An undergraduate or master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Climate Studies, Business Administration or a related field with some working experience in a similar field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear materials
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

It's a plus if you also have:

• Experience or coursework related to water, climate policy or sustainability partnerships
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, project coordination or NGO/public sector collaboration
• Interest in or exposure to corporate sustainability strategy and ESG frameworks

Why you'll love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Benefits available include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other compensation provided may include (overtime if applicable), employee stock purchase programs, merit increases, 401(k) matching, (commission if applicable), bonuses, PTO/Vacation, and paid holidays.
• Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community. 
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. 

The salary range for this position is $50,400 to $72,700. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply Today!

We look forward from hearing from you!