Opportunities for Graduates

Length: 24 months – broken down as follows:

• Five months each in two different specialist areas
• Two months in strategic communication
• Two months in the corporate department
• One month in human resources
• Three months at an external placement (e.g. at a partner organization in Germany or abroad)
• Six months for a further practical phase (e.g. working on a special project)

• A university degree in a subject in the humanities, social sciences, or economics; above-average grades; initial practical experience in the world of work
• Proven placement abroad (min. six months) and extracurricular involvement
• High level of social and intercultural competence, coupled with dedication and a desire to learn
• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills as well as an entrepreneurial outlook and leadership potential
• A responsible nature, the ability to work independently, initiative, and team spirit
• Outstanding German and English (written and spoken); other foreign languages are advantageous

• Comprehensive knowledge of the workings and funding profile of a private foundation working in the public domain by means of an in-depth induction phase
• Systematic development of your specialist and management expertise thanks to a wide range of assignments in projects and day-to-day work
• Active support in expanding your skills by means of a wide variety of training programs
• Appropriate remuneration

If you are a good fit with the Foundation, you will be offered a permanent position.

• You will initially be on a two-year contract. You will be based in Stuttgart.
• We aim to offer you a permanent position at the end of the two years.

Unfortunately, no application is possible at the moment. As soon as a new advertisement period is determined, we will communicate it here with an appropriate lead time.

Together with seven other foundations, the Robert Bosch Stiftung is offering a cross-organizational trainee program for motivated and ambitious entry-level professionals who would like to get to know how foundations work and how they are managed. As part of the cross-foundation program, you will learn about where and how the Robert Bosch Stiftung works as well as two additional foundations. In so doing, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of support programs and take part in shaping and further developing their strategic directions. Moreover, you will learn the ins and outs of important administrative departments within the foundations. The program is complemented by accompanying development and goal discussions as well as training and continuing education.

The trainee program was developed as a collaboration project between four partner and pool foundations. Just like the Robert Bosch Stiftung, all partner foundations offer the opportunity to apply directly as a trainee during the submission period. You cannot apply directly to the pool foundations; these are available merely as external stations.

If you apply for the program with us and are selected, you will spend the majority of your time in the trainee program with the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

Your first external stint will be spent at one of our partner foundations:

• Joachim Herz Stiftung
• The Körber Foundation
• Stiftung Mercator

For your second external stint, you can also choose from among the pool foundations. This includes:

• BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
• German Federal Environment Foundation
• The Hertie Foundation
• Klosterkammer Hannover

The cross-foundation trainee program is spread out over 24 months. During this time, you will make stops in multiple departments of the Robert Bosch Stiftung as well as at two additional foundations. Along the way, you will become familiar with the inner workings of the foundations as well as important administrative departments like finance and controlling, communication, and human resources.

The trainee program is based on phases. The phases you will go through are orientation, qualification, and professionalization. As you progress through the phases, you will take on noticeably more responsibility in the project work.

• Thorough orientation phase at the Robert Bosch Stiftung and at our partner and pool foundations
• Systematic development of your specialist and management expertise thanks to a wide range of assignments in projects and day-to-day work
• Active support in expanding your skills by participation in training programs
• Comprehensive expertise regarding the operations and methodology of multiple foundations
• Opportunity to establish a cross-foundation network through practical phases in several large German foundations
• Appropriate remuneration

Your initial contract will have a period of two years. Your workplace will vary depending on your current location. Your workplace during the phases at the Robert Bosch Stiftung will be Stuttgart.

• A university degree (Diplom, Magister, or master’s degree) in the humanities, social sciences, or economics with above-average grades
• Some professional experience
• Proven placement abroad (min. six months) and extracurricular involvement
• High level of social and intercultural competence, coupled with dedication and a desire to learn
• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills as well as an entrepreneurial outlook and leadership potential
• A responsible nature, the ability to work independently, initiative, and team spirit
• Outstanding German and English (written and spoken); other foreign languages are advantageous

• Length: Six months
• Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a regular basis, depending on the vacancy concerned
• Weekly working hours: 40 hours a week; vacation entitlement of ten days per half year
• Certification: Detailed reference concerning your placement at the Robert Bosch Stiftung
• Remuneration: €1,750 (gross) per month

During your placement, you will get a detailed picture of the functioning and funding profile of a private foundation operating in the public domain. Your future role is dependent on the funding priorities and instruments in the area concerned.
Your Duties (Depending on the Specialist Area in Question)

• Processing project inquiries/applications including budget planning/monitoring, and the monitoring of project conclusions
• Database maintenance/data entry and archiving, as well as producing documentation/research on partner institutions and project topics
• Involvement in the planning, organization, and implementation of events/mailing campaigns
• Drawing up presentations, memoranda, and logs, as well as appointment coordination, telephone communication, and written correspondence
• Attending events, preparing meetings, and looking after fellows and guests

• Excellent bachelor’s, Diplom, or master’s degree in a humanities, social sciences, or economics subject
• Significant interest in the work of a foundation and issues/projects in the fields of public heath care, intercultural understanding, public welfare, education and childcare, and arts and culture, as well as the topics covered by our departments
• Proficiency with MS Office and excellent German and English
• Ability to work independently, team spirit, initiative, a willingness to accept responsibility, and good communication skills

If you are applying for a guest student placement in communication, you should also be able to demonstrate initial experience in this field (e.g. freelance work at a newspaper). If you are applying for a guest student placement in HR, you will require a degree in a business, economics, or social sciences subject or in a comparable subject with a focus on HR, as well as initial experience in the field of HR such as in the form of internships.

• In-depth induction, assistance, and support, e.g. in introductory, feedback, and final meetings with your personal mentor and/or head of department
• Appropriate monthly remuneration and access to our training programs
• Individual structuring of the placement and active involvement in day-to-day work

Depending on suitability and availability, you may be offered a permanent position at the end of your placement.