We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures CO2 from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel.
The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for?
Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us.
We're looking for a Working Student Project Management (f/m/x) to support our founders and Chief of Staff on strategic initiatives, project coordination, and internal operations. If you're eager to contribute to climate innovation in a dynamic, hands-on role—we’d love to hear from you.

As a Working Student Project Management, you’ll be a vital force supporting our Founders and Chief of Staff in advancing Greenlyte’s strategic initiatives. You’ll drive projects, improve workflows, facilitate communication, and ensure we’re moving toward our mission efficiently and effectively.

Specifically you will...

• Assist the Founders and Chief of Staff with operational and strategic tasks

• Drive and coordinate cross-functional projects and high-priority initiatives

• Facilitate team communication and external partner engagement

• Optimize workflows and internal processes for clarity and efficiency

• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare presentations and reports

• Support investor relations, fundraising efforts, and market research

• Monitor project timelines, track KPIs, and identify risks proactively

• Help manage budgets, reporting, and documentation

• Draft proposals, contracts, and manage stakeholder relations

• Set up internal tools and build databases to support decision-making

• Oversee product lifecycle management, including tracking lifecycle stages, utilizing online data management tools, and ensuring product information flows seamlessly across teams

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0–3: Onboarding & Early Impact

• Develop a strong understanding of Greenlyte’s mission, product, and organizational structure
• Shadow the Chief of Staff and Founders to gain insight into key projects and priorities
• Support project coordination tasks: scheduling, note-taking, action tracking
• Set up or refine internal tools for documentation, task management, and reporting
• Assist in preparing investor materials and internal updates
• Start building databases for partner contacts, project trackers, and KPIs

Months 3–6: Driving Project Support & Workflow Optimization

• Take ownership of smaller projects or project components
• Proactively flag risks and suggest mitigation strategies
• Implement and document improved workflows across at least one department (e.g., Operations, R&D)
• Provide analytical support (data analysis, market research, competitor intelligence)
• Assist in coordinating external partner or investor meetings
• Track progress and outcomes for 1–2 strategic initiatives

Months 6–12: Operational Independence & Strategic Involvement

• Independently lead cross-functional initiatives or internal process improvements
• Prepare reports and decision-support documents for leadership
• Facilitate internal communication and stakeholder engagement for key projects
• Monitor and report on company-wide KPIs, proposing actionable improvements
• Contribute to drafting grant proposals, contracts, or funding decks
• Help prepare for board or investor meetings with analysis and structured documentation
• Build or refine systems to support scale-up, such as budget templates, research libraries, or CRM integrations

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

• A strong interest in startups, sustainability, and project management

• Analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving

• Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus)

• Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Workspace; familiarity with tools like Notion, Trello, or Airtable is a bonus

• Self-starter mentality with a high sense of responsibility and ownership

• 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge.
• The possibility to grow and shape your role.
• Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.
• Open and transparent communication on company development.

This role can be done remotely, with occasional on-site presence as needed.

Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at world-leading energy rates, whilst supplying hydrogen as a by-product. The company’s technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding, the company raised 45-million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.