What you will do As Operations Coordinator at the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) you will run and innovate key management processes across all operational functions (e.g., HR, IT, Finance, Legal&Risk, Leadership Ops). You will work directly with the Center’s CEO and Leadership Team in establishing an efficient operational model and in developing and using management tools supporting our operations and team management. Together with internal and external operational service providers you will help advance our Recruiting, career development, team learning and upskilling, Impact and success measurement, financial monitoring and reporting, accounting preparedness, Labor contracting, partnership and service agreements, risk management, procurement International team operations and leadership assistance, KCC office and document management, and scheduling. The KCC is a new subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation. Our mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within logistics (Climate Action in Logistic - CiL) and through logistics systems (Logistics for Climate Action - LfC). We do this through applied research & thought leadership, project & advisory work, and training & capacity building, with a focus on countries of the global South. We are a small team with strong growth ambitions (4x in 4 years). Here, you have the opportunity of shaping a new organization from the start, if you are passionate for climate and logistics, bring an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to work in a startup environment, and are motivated by making a lasting impact for sustainability. KCC’s headquarter is located in Hamburg’s vibrant Hafencity. From here, we manage and support all our international projects, actively partnering with institutions from around the globe. You‘re good at Organizing business management processes Solving challenges in a structured manner Understanding operational requirements, e.g. in HR, Finance, IT, Legal Exerting good business judgement Multitasking, keeping balls in the air for parallel assignments Dealing with ambiguity in a startup environment Clear and concise communications Apprehending and processing new facts and data quickly Multi-stakeholder management Working independently You bring 2-3 years operations experience in a fast-paced service industry environment Bachelor’s Degree in a management- or operations-related field Experience in or strong passion for logistics and climate-related business topics Advanced written and oral communication skills Fluency in English Can-do mentality and independent work style Ability to connect with remote team and leadership Willingness to roll up your sleeves and to work in start-up mode Demonstrated commitment or experience of working in or with low- and middle-income countries are an advantage Basic legal knowledge is an advantage You will work with The CEO as leader of the KCC’s operations The Executive Team of the KCC and individual team members Individual project teams researching and implementing solutions Internal and external service providers (e.g. tax and legal advisors) KCC partners (universities, NGOs, government agencies, business partners) What you can expect Work in an enthusiastic and highly motivated international team committed to making a difference for the environment The opportunity to have real impact on decarbonization A high degree of creative freedom High agility and speed of implementation A stimulating and diverse range of work within a strong Foundation network Personal and professional growth driven by your own initiative and engagement Additional information The KCC is a subsidiary of the Kuehne Foundation in Schindellegi, Switzerland. It was established in 1976 by the Kühne family and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. As an operational foundation, it is involved in the areas of logistics, medicine, culture and, since the beginning of 2023, climate action. The Foundation is independent, operational and international. Contact If you are interested in applying, please submit your application via e-mail to kuehne-foundation-jobsm.personio.de or via the "Apply" Button by April 13th, 2025. In case you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Joerg Wiese ( joerg.wiesekuehne-foundation.org ). Find out more about our current projects and activities by accessing our LinkedIn page. About us The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology, and it supports festivals, opera houses and concert halls in Europe. In the area of climate, the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile .