Intern - Regulatory Affairs (EU Deforestation Regulation & Compliance)

Location: POL - Malopolskie - Kraków

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a positive impact worldwide. With operations spanning across 170 countries, Ecolab is committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

There are over 500 of us in our Krakow business center, where we highly specialize in finance, supply chain, accounting, controlling and regulatory. We’re always looking for new talent to join our team. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in an international environment and work on an important European sustainability regulation? That's great! Previous experience with EUDR or regulatory compliance is not required.

We are looking for someone curious, proactive and ready to learn, a motivated Intern to support our EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) project during the regulatory go-live period. You will work with colleagues across different functions and countries and support the team with data, documentation and day-to-day project activities.

How You will Make an Impact

Support the EUDR team during the implementation and go-live phase

Work with data, Excel files and project trackers

Support preparation and organization of regulatory documentation

Help monitor open actions and follow up with stakeholders

Support preparation of simple reports, presentations and project updates

Cooperate with colleagues from different teams and countries

What You will Need

Current student in Environmental Protection, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Administration or a related field

Good command of English

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general MS Office skills

Good communication and organizational skills

Attention to detail and willingness to learn

Ability to work in an international environment

Availability for at least 6 months, with the possibility of extension

What You will Gain

Hands-on experience with the implementation of a major EU sustainability regulation

Exposure to an international, cross-functional environment while strengthening your Excel, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Practical experience in Regulatory Affairs, sustainability and project work

What’s In for You

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package (lunch subsidy, sport bonus, holiday bonus etc.).

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 50% from the office and 50% from home.

Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.

Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.

Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression

Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.

Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.

Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and LinkedIn learning.

Social events such as family events and charity auctions.

Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).

Parking space for cars and bikes.

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world.

We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

We are committed to fair equal and diverse treatment of associates and applicants, furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.

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