Student Impact is a student consultancy of a different kind! We are a purpose-driven student association at the University of St. Gallen with the goal of making sustainability integral to the economy. Consulting is our means to success as we bring together motivated students to work with impact-oriented organizations that seek to create social and ecological value.  

We support the proliferation of sustainable business ideas and principles by collaborating with startups, SMEs and NGOs. Our mandates include strategy and business model development, business and financial planning as well as communication and marketing concepts. In addition, we support companies to incorporate sustainability into their strategies and operations. 

Through this approach, we enable students to complement their academic knowledge acquired at university with valuable practical experience. We also promote the personal and professional development of our members to become effective agents of change in business and society and responsible leaders of the future. 

As a member of Student Impact (SI), you will actively drive positive change with other dedicated students as part of the SI community. 

Job Description:

• Market Research: Delve into public sources and conduct external interviews to gather data and insights.
• Business Analysis: Examine the inner workings of client organizations to understand their strengths, challenges, and areas of opportunity.
• Innovative Collaboration: Team up with colleagues to brainstorm, ideate, and evolve sustainable concepts and actionable solutions.
• Presentation Design: Craft compelling presentations that encapsulate findings and recommendations.
• Engaging Delivery: Confidently present findings and concepts to clients, ensuring clarity and actionable takeaways.

Our Offer:

• Valuable hands-on experience in consulting already during your studies 
• Opportunity to enhance your sustainability knowledge and gain direct insights into sustainable business practices
• Personal impact through consulting on sustainable business ideas
• Internal support structures, trainings, and individual coaching for professional and personal development
• Various workshops with our corporate partners (Accenture, BCG, MM1)
• Access to the SI network of 400+ alumni (e.g. through our SI mentoring program)
• A unique community experience with a wide range of events 
• 4 ECTS for BA / 3 ECTS for MA in your second semester at SI

Our Expectations: 

• We care about you as a person – not your CV!
• Enrolled at the University of St. Gallen (assessment year, any bachelor’s or master’s program)
• Personal interest in sustainability and consulting (no previous experience necessary)
• Motivation to learn and openness to reflect
• Authenticity, a strong team-player attitude, and a spirit to be part of our community
• Willingness to engage for at least two semesters (breaks possible)
• 16-20 hours of work per week during the lecture period