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Promoting tomorrow’s talents today

We are the Network for STEM enthusiasts!

EMPOWER. CONNECT. INSPIRE.

In a world where innovation and progress set the pace, women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are of crucial importance. At Femtec, we believe that gender equality and diversity are the driving forces behind groundbreaking discoveries. In times of rapid technological advancement, we are at the forefront of creating new opportunities for exchange, fostering a future where the diversity we strive for is equally represented in all its facets and perspectives in the world of tomorrow.


That’s why we spark curiosity and interest in technical and scientific fields as early as at school and support female STEM students on their journey to a successful career entry. Our Network connects universities and companies as central actors from academia and industry with Femtec scholarship holders and professionals, creating new synergies and opportunities for collaboration. With this aim, Femtec GmbH was founded in 2001 as a public-private partnership by EAF Berlin and the Technical University of Berlin. We recognize that the binary concept of woman and man does not reflect the reality of all people’s lives. Therefore, our commitment is directed towards all individuals who identify as women as well as non-binary persons.


We are particularly connected to the Femtec.Alumnae e.V., which was founded in 2008 by participants of the Career-Building Programme. In close cooperation, we aim to promote equal opportunities in STEM professions, make active role models visible, and transform corporate cultures. Together, we stand for female empowerment in STEM!

Our Mission

Despite ongoing efforts towards equality in the workplace, women are significantly underrepresented in STEM professions, comprising only 22% of the workforce.

However, the importance of diverse teams is undeniable: Mixed teams are proven to be more resilient, profitable, and attractive to (new) employees. However, male-dominated systems and structural barriers such as gender stereotypes, unequal pay and advancement opportunities, lack of role models, and perpetuating advantages make it difficult for women to attain their rightful place.

Our mission is to advance women’s empowerment and career development in STEM!

Women’s share in STEM

The Femtec Network

The Femtec Network forms a unique network of partners from business and academia, as well as school and university students and professionals.



Young Talents

We spark an early interest in technology and natural sciences.



Female STEM students

Female Epowerment with our Career-Building Programmes!



Professionals

Together we develop individual career strategies through targeted coaching.



Universities

Cross-campus networking and support for young talents in academic careers.



Companies

With our corporate partners, we strive to promote gender equity.

Femtec‘s Success Stories

over 1600 Femtec alumnae

More than 1600 female STEM students have completed the Career-Building Programme.

Global network

Our international Network comprises multicultural individuals from over 70 different nations.

50 Innovation Labs

Interdisciplinary project work on innovative solutions for the fundamental challenges of our time.

TEAM

Marion Zeßner
Managing Director
Marion.Zessner@femtec.org

Dr. Imke Leicht
Director Strategic Development & Relationship Management
Imke.Leicht@femtec.org

Elisa Bußkamp
Talent Management Career-Building
Elisa.Busskamp@femtec.org

Anne Buttelmann
Operations Management Career-Building Anne.Buttelmann@femtec.org

Sarah Ahmed
Programme Management Career-Building
Sarah.Ahmed@femtec.org

Sultan Kanden
Talent Management Talent Take Off Sultan.Kanden@femtec.org

Gesa Hoch
PR Management
Gesa.Hoch@femtec.org

Katrin Simon
Buisness Administration
Katrin.Simon@femtec.org

Pia Marx
Project Assistance Talent Management Pia.Marx@femtec.org

Johanna Dörrie
Project Assistance Operations Management
Johanna.Doerrie@femtec.org

Join the Team!

Become part of a strong and committed team, passionate about female STEM talents in business, research, and science!

+ CREATIVE-ASSISTANT (M/W/D)

Creative Assistant (m/f/d)

Femtec was founded in 2001 with the goal of better connecting female STEM talents in business and academia and supporting them in their personal career development. The network provides qualifications starting from school and offers ambitious students excellent career perspectives through the Career-Building Scholarship. Diversity program development for organizations and career counselling for professionals are further components of strengthening diverse organizations. Together, committed women, renowned technology companies, leading scientific institutions, technical universities, and colleges form the Femtec network.
Our vision is to establish diversity within organizations and break down rigid structures, creating space for a sustainable and socially just society. We foster new opportunities for exchange and synergies, ensuring that the diversity we strive for is represented in the world of tomorrow in all its facets and perspectives.

To strengthen our PR team, we seek you as a creative mind and dedicated spirit to further establish the Femtec brand and increase our outreach.


Your new responsibilities:

  • You will support us in creating content for our social media channels, both graphically and editorially.
  • You will be responsible for researching suitable topics and assisting in creating an editorial plan,
    as well as monitoring market and marketing trends.
  • You will creatively design our advertising materials, particularly for the Career-Building Programs.
  • With your creative spirit, you will develop new communication formats for the Femtec network.
  • You will assist in maintaining and designing the homepage.

What you should bring:

  • You are studying in media design, graphic design, communication design, marketing, or a similar focus.
  • Creativity and a sense for typography, colors, shapes, and visual language.
  • Ability to write compelling and concise texts. Proficiency in MS Office programs, as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, social media apps (Canva).
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for social media, digital trends, and our mission: diversity and equal opportunities in STEM.
  • Ideally, you have initial professional experience in social media and PR contexts, preferably with socio-political topics.
  • Excellent German and English language skills (B2 level).

What we offer:

  • An attractive position where you can shape a fairer working world and society.
  • The opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas independently.
  • A dynamic team and space for many of your own ideas.
  • Flexible work from home (preferably Berlin).
  • Opportunities for further professional development.

Idealy we are looking for a long-term commitment over multiple semesters. The position is planned as part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.
Promoting diverse teams is the guiding principle of our work. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals with diverse personal, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Please send your application with work certificates via email to Marion Zeßner (Managing Director): marion.zessner@femtec.org.