Bertelsmann Stiftung | Germany | 33xxx Gütersloh | Practical training | Full time / Home office | Published since: 08.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Intern in the project Renewing Democracy (m/f/d)
The Bertelsmann Foundation is one of the largest operational foundations in Europe. It is a non-profit organization that is engaged in the tradition of its founder Reinhard Mohn for a sustainable society. With the "Renew Democracy" project, the Bertelsmann Foundation is committed to a civil, actionable and trustworthy democracy in Germany. The aim of the project is to develop and test sustainable reform approaches to modernise democratic institutions, strengthen political representation and promote confidence. To this end, the project team is working on reform ideas for the federal level, on approaches to strengthening democracy on the ground, on questions of representation and political trust, and on a solid empirical basis through the democracy monitor. The activities of the project are implemented in close cooperation with partners: women from science, politics and civil society, in order to bring different perspectives and competencies into the reform debate. The aim is to initiate concrete changes on a sound scientific basis and to strengthen democratic processes in the long term. .
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We are looking for the exciting tasks of the “Renew Democracy” project from September 2026 for 3 months:n Praktikant:in (m/w/d).
You support us Research and analysis on current issues of democracy development in Germany the preparation of study results and reform approaches for different target groups (including politics, specialist publicity, media) the writing of texts, for example for publications, presentations and digital formats preparation and implementation of workshops, events and dialogue formats with partners: women from politics, science and practice cooperation in project management and coordination of different project modules
a completed or advanced bachelor's degree, preferably in the social, political or human sciences or a comparable subject strong interest in the development of democracy in Germany as well as the willingness to deal more closely with political institutions and processes first practical experience, e.g. through internships, engagement or own projects in the political, civil or media environment analytical thinking and interest in empirical questions; Basic knowledge of quantitative methods are advantageous pronounced ability and joy to prepare complex content in a comprehensible and targeted manner Interest in project work and a structured, independent and reliable operation Openness, team skills and motivation to actively engage in a dynamic project environment
Integration into exciting tasks excellent reputation and high acquaintance Compensation as part of legal requirements flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile work Beneficiary Job Ticket for Local Transport Diversity and equal opportunities Health and Sports
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