Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Student Assistant HSG Sustainability Services (m/f/d)
- 03 November 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the Sustainability Services team at HSG, a leading university. Be part of a vibrant work environment focused on sustainability initiatives.
Tasks
- Help with internal and external communication on sustainability topics.
- Assist in quantitative and qualitative data analysis for reporting.
- Support strategic projects, managing stakeholder logistics and results.
Skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills; fluency in English and German.
- Genuine interest in sustainability and its challenges.
- Structured, reliable, and comfortable working independently or in a team.
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About the job
The Sustainability Services (SUS) are part of the department for Quality and Sustainability at the President's Board for Innovation and Quality. As a central contact and coordination point for sustainability matters at HSG, we are responsible for implementing and monitoring the HSG sustainability strategy, including progress towards the university's net zero goal.
We provide sustainability-related data and reports and identify external developments to support evidence-based decision-making. Additionally, we provide internal support and guidance, foster communication and cultural development to enhance sustainability across HSG and make it visible.
- Support for HSG-wide internal and external communication on sustainability topics (e.g., social media/ LinkedIn, on-campus activities, presentation material)
- Support with quantitative and qualitative data analysis (e.g., for reporting and benchmarking)
- Conceptual and coordination support for strategic projects of the unit (e.g., managing stakeholder logistics, consolidation of results)
- Supporting with ad hoc tasks arising from the unit's day-to-day business
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills: you enjoy working with data and thinking through complex topics
- Strong communication skills: you like writing, and ideally have some experience with texting and/or using social media (e.g., LinkedIn) in a professional context
- You are fluent in English and German
- A genuine interest in sustainability and its grand challenges; prior knowledge or experience in the field is a plus
- A structured and reliable way of working, and you feel comfortable working independently as well as in a team
- Ideally you are available for one year or more than one semester
"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'800 researchers, educators and professional staff.