The role
Zukunft D is a new initiative aimed at strengthening democracy in a digitalised and networked society. The project is jointly carried out by AlgorithmWatch, aula, Liquid Democracy, the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe and Wikimedia Germany. Within this framework, Zukunft D builds competencies, enables knowledge exchange and fosters nationwide networking. The initiative stands for greater participation, simple and equitable access to information, secure data, public digital infrastructures, transparent decision-making processes and open access to data.
As Project Lead Digital Democracy (all genders) within the Zukunft D project, your tasks include:
- Project management within the Zukunft D project, with a focus on digital democracy
- Planning, coordination and implementation of events and exchange formats within Zukunft D working groups, including topics such as democracy and media literacy, digital systems and AI, democratic values and diversity, and digital participation
- Further development of the project in close cooperation with project partners and external experts
- Initiation, development and management of cooperations and partnerships
- Budget planning, administration and controlling, as well as content-related and financial reporting to funding bodies
- Coordination and supervision of team members, freelancers and other project contributors
- Briefing the Executive Management at relevant political events
- Coordination and communication with federal ministries, (funding) partners and service providers
- Contribution to the acquisition of third-party funding
- External representation and political liaison work (e.g. at conferences, expert events and networking meetings)
What we offer
- A development-oriented organisation within a supportive, dynamic and international working environment in Berlin-Mitte
- Flexible and mobile working options
- 30 days of annual leave based on a 5-day working week, plus up to 4 additional paid days off in line with our works agreements
- Regular paid time dedicated to mental health (“Wellbeing Hour”)
- Compensation is based on our internal salary scheme and depends on individual professional experience. Please indicate your salary expectations in the application form.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, background, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please note that our office spaces are currently not fully accessible. We are happy to discuss what we can do to reduce existing barriers.
The position is full-time (38 hours per week), starting as soon as possible, and initially limited until 31 December 2026. Continued employment is explicitly intended.
Applications (including a CV without a photo, a motivation letter and any other relevant documents) are welcome via our online portal until 4 February 2026. Simply click “Apply for this position” below.
Interviews may take place before the application deadline. Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse any costs incurred during the application process.
If you have any question, please contact our HR team at
jobs@schwarzkopf-stiftung.de.
About us
Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe was founded in 1971 by Pauline Schwarzkopf. The Schwarzkopf Foundation, a non-partisan organisation, strives to empower young people from all backgrounds to be active European citizens who contribute to a pluralistic, democratic society of mutual understanding, solidarity and peaceful collaboration across Europe. With our work to empower young people, we seek to promote a pan-European understanding and combat right-wing extremism, anti-Semitism and racism.
Young people contribute to European cohesion and play a crucial role in shaping pluralistic societies. That is why we create spaces for young people to develop political awareness and visions for the society they want to live in. We offer young people opportunities to meet, exchange knowledge, grow and actively participate.
With a wide range of programmes and projects, we advocate for an open, solidarity-based and democratic Europe, and we aim to strengthen young and pluralistic voices – in Europe and beyond.
