Junior Project Manager (m/f/d) | EU–Australia Partnership

EIT RawMaterials

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Capon Bridge, West Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Junior Project Manager will support the day-to-day implementation of the EU–Australia Partnership project through coordination, administration, and communication tasks. Responsibilities include organizing events, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with stakeholder engagement and visibility activities.

Qualifications

Job Description

Company Description

About EIT RawMaterials

As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources. This challenge is where EIT RawMaterials steps in.

EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes. Together, we forge dynamic, long-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials

Position

Role Overview

About the role

Within the EU–Australia Partnership project on sustainable critical and strategic minerals, we are looking for a Junior Project Manager (m/f/d) to support the day-to-day implementation of the project. The position focuses on communications, coordination, and administrative activities and offers an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional to gain exposure to EU‑funded projects, international cooperation, and strategic industrial policy.

Key responsibilities

Project coordination & administration

  • Support planning and organisation of meetings, webinars, events, and business missions

  • Coordinate logistics, travel arrangements, and documentation

  • Maintain records, participant lists, and project tracking tools

  • Support reporting, compliance, and audit-related documentation

Communications & dissemination

  • Support implementation of the project’s communication and visibility activities

  • Assist with website and online platform updates

  • Prepare newsletters, event materials, and social media content

  • Ensure EU visibility requirements are met across communication channels

Stakeholder support

  • Act as a coordination point for internal teams and external stakeholders

  • Support follow-up actions after events and meetings

    Assist senior team members with presentations and briefing materials

Requirements

  • University degree in communications, project management, public administration, or a related field

  • 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships included)

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • Comfortable working with digital tools, online events, and content management

  • Interest in EU policy, sustainability, or international cooperation

  • Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn

Other information

Additional Information & Our Recruitment Process

  • Commitment to Diversity: EIT RawMaterials is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

  • Employment Type: Temporary Position on a two-year contract with the possibility of extension.

  • Position Location: Germany, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, Latvia, Finland, Greece, Hungary and Austria

We invite you to apply for this opportunity to make a significant impact on Europe's innovation landscape.

The position will stay open until a successful candidate is chosen.

  1. Application Review: Our team thoroughly reviews each application. Please make sure to submit your CV in English.

  2. Initial Interview (30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager and recruitment team.

  3. Second Interview (60 minutes): Second interview with a presentation on a relevant topic to the hiring manager and the HR team.

  4. Offer: If successful, receive an offer to join our team.

EIT RawMaterials

Minerals, metals and advanced materials are key enablers to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. Today, only a fraction of the most relevant raw materials is produced in Europe. This can be changed through a circular economy approach, through innovation in recycling, substitution, processing, mining, and exploration. It is the objective of EIT RawMaterials to secure a sustainable raw materials supply by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship across European industrial ecosystems. EIT RawMaterials provides a collaborative environment for disruptive and breakthrough innovations by connecting business with academia, research, and investment. It also invests in future generation of innovators for the raw materials sector through initiatives ranging from education of school students to higher qualifications for industry professionals. The company is committed to supporting Europe’s transition towards a circular, green, and digital economy whilst strengthening its global competitiveness and securing employment. On this foundation, EIT RawMaterials has been mandated by the European Commission to lead and manage the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA). EIT RawMaterials is an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
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