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Intern in Talent Acquisition (80% - 100%)

Opfikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Ready to join a team of visionaries who is dedicated to solving one of humankind’s greatest challenges?

Get to know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.

Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.

By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Will you join us?

Your mission

Job description

  • Internship Recruiting Ownership: You take end-to-end responsibility for internship recruitments, gaining first handson experience in sourcing, screening, and coordinating offers while building a strong earlytalent pipeline.

  • Interview Coordination: You schedule and organize interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. 

  • Candidate Communication: You provide timely updates and maintain a positive experience throughout the hiring journey.

  • Data Management: You keep accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system to support compliance and reporting.

  • Job Advertising: You create and post job advertisements that align with role requirements and employer branding.

  • Onboarding Assistance: You help with onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.

Your story

Requirements

  • Education: You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship.

  • Communication Skills: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

  • Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

  • Professionalism: You handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

  • Languages: You are fluent in English and have good German skills.

  • Availability: You are ideally able to start in February and commit to a 6‑month internship to gain comprehensive experience in recruitment.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:

  • During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month

  • After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month

Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

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