Sekretär*in (m/w/d) in Teilzeit 20 Std./Woche

About the Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall e. V. (DWA)

The Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall e. V. (DWA) is intensely committed to the development of secure and sustainable water management. As a politically and economically independent organization, it operates professionally in the fields of water management, wastewater, waste, and soil protection.

Position: Secretary (m/f/d) - Part-time (20 hrs./week)

For the "Water-Conscious Spatial and Settlement Development" staff unit at the DWA Federal Office in Hennef, we are seeking a Secretary (m/f/d) for an indefinite period, starting April 1, 2026. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week).

Your Responsibilities:

• Handling all general organizational/administrative secretarial/clerical tasks for the "Water-Conscious Spatial and Settlement Development" staff unit and its management. This includes, in particular:
  • Planning and preparing business trips (domestic and international).
  • Appointment coordination for the staff unit.
  • Organizational preparation and support for meetings.
  • Preparation for specialist and expert discussions (online, hybrid, in-person).
  • Processing and drafting minutes.
  • Organizing excursions.
  • Creating PowerPoint presentations.
  • Independently handling phone calls (domestic and international).
  • Assisting the staff unit management in task execution.
  • Supporting press, public relations, and social media activities.
  • Conducting research related to "Water-Conscious Spatial and Settlement Development."

Requirements:

• Completed vocational training in a commercial field (e.g., Kaufmann / Kauffrau für Büromanagement, Kaufmännische Assistenten / Assistentin, or in office/secretarial roles), preferably with relevant secretarial experience.
• Very good knowledge of standard MS Office programs.
• Proficient command of the German language and basic knowledge of English.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Independent and precise working style.
• Strong customer orientation, sense of responsibility, and teamwork skills are essential.

We Offer:

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working time models with core hours from 9 AM to 12 PM, up to 60% mobile work option.
• Compensation & Extras: Above-average pay, Christmas/vacation bonuses, voucher card system, bonus programs.
• Pension & Benefits: Company pension plan, capital-forming savings (vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
• Meaningful Work: For those who want to make a difference. Contribute actively to the protection of natural resources and work together towards a sustainable future for coming generations.

Interested?

If you are interested, please submit your application documents (discretion is assured) by March 9, 2026, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations (annual gross salary). Please apply exclusively online via our application portal.

Further information can be found on our website in the career section.

For preliminary telephone inquiries, please contact Mr. Friedrich Hetzel at Tel. 02242 872 245.