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Professional Internship Corporate Sustainability Strategy (f/m/d)

07.08.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Join our Corporate Strategy & Sustainability Team as an intern in Salzburg, Austria (full time, for 6 months) and contribute to shaping the future of sustainability at PALFINGER. As part of our Sustainability Management function, you will work closely with PALFINGER leadership to implement and evolve our Group Sustainability Strategy. We drive cross-functional collaboration and provide deep subject matter expertise to steer the organization’s sustainability efforts.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Support strategic initiatives in key sustainability areas such as Climate Action, Circular Economy, and Human Rights
  • Contribute to the enhancement and development of the Sustainability Roadmap, guiding strategic priorities
  • Collaborate with various departments (Legal, HR, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Sales) to support corporate strategy projects
  • Create compelling content for internal and external sustainability communications and training materials
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking and trend analysis focused on sustainability best practices

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ongoing or completed university studies (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)
  • Solid understanding of sustainability topics (e.g., SBTi, Climate Strategy, Circular Economy, Human Rights)
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent command of English
  • Structured, organized and proactive working style

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
  • Further training and international career opportunities
  • Corporate health management "PALfit"
  • Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy (at the Vienna site: Edenred card)
  • Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
  • Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

This position pays a gross monthly salary of EUR 1.911,00 on a full-time basis, taking into account the collective agreement for the metal industry.

Are you interested in this job and do you have any questions? Please contact us.

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Andrea Ostermann

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Location

Bergheim

PALFINGER AG
Lamprechtshausener Bundesstr. 8 , 5101 Bergheim
Austria
Palfinger Bergheim

Location benefits

  • Learning Opportunities
  • Barrier Liberty
  • Company Doctor
  • Food Allowances
  • Company mobile phone (function related)
  • Fitness Programs
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Health Measures
  • Good transport connection
  • Mobile working (function related)
  • Canteen
  • Employee discounts
  • Parking facilities
  • Job Ticket