Internship for Students

It's more than just studying—it's practical experience that takes you further.

Gain practical insights into the exciting world of an international raw materials company. Apply your theoretical knowledge in targeted ways and learn what matters most in day-to-day work.

What You Can Expect: Exciting Tasks from Day One!

During your internship at K+S, you will join the team right away and take on exciting, responsible tasks. You will work independently on specific topics, actively participate in projects, and gain valuable practical experience. You will also establish professional contacts within the company and exchange ideas with other interns.

Support from day one
Support from day one
Internship in Research & Development
Internship in Research & Development
Learn, contribute to the process, and gain your first practical experience.
Learn, contribute to the process, and gain your first practical experience.

Your Internship with Added Value

Mentoring
Mentoring
You will have a dedicated contact person by your side throughout your entire employment.
Attractive Remuneration
Attractive Remuneration
You will receive attractive monthly gross remuneration of €1,000 during your internship.
Miners Mentality
Miners Mentality
With us, you will experience a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the training group.
Future Prospects
Future Prospects
You will have the opportunity to be accepted into the student retention program, "linK+Stay," if you achieve outstanding results.

Mandatory or Voluntary? The Choice is Yours!

We are committed to supporting your career advancement and helping you find the right job with an exciting internship. Whether you are interested in a voluntary or mandatory internship, both are possible at K+S.

  • Voluntary internships last up to three months on average.
  • Mandatory internships last three to six months on average, as specified in the examination regulations.

First-hand Insights: Our Interns Share Their Experiences

Vanessa, HR Development Intern
The entire team gave me a warm welcome, and I felt at home immediately.
Vanessa, HR Development Intern

Vanessa shares insights into her journey from being an intern to becoming a working student.

Study Programs and Career Fields

You bring your studies, we bring the future.

We offer internships in many areas of our company. For your reference, we have listed our target degree programs below, along with possible areas of application within our professional fields.

Technical Fields of Study

If you are studying engineering or a similar subject, you can complete an internship with us in Engineerig & Maintenance. Examples of eligible programs include:

  • Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Plant Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Geology and Related Fields

If you are studying geology as part of your degree program, you can complete an exciting internship in our Geology department:

  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Geology

Studies Related to Mining and Raw Materials

If you are studying mining or raw materials engineering, you can complete a mining internship with us. Take a look at our special page for raw materials and mining engineers, as well as aspiring professionals in these fields.

Applied Natural Sciences

If you are studying one of the following science-related subjects, you could complete an internship with us in the field of Sales and Marketing, for example.

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Business Chemistry

Traditional Chemistry and Process Engineering

If you are studying chemical engineering or a similar subject, you can complete a Research & Development internship:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Technology

Discover our Analytics & Research Center in Unterbreizbach.

Computer Science & Digital Systems

If you are studying computer science or a similar subject, you can learn more about IT processes in an international company by working in our IT department:

  • Computer Science
  • Business Informatics
  • Software Engineering
  • Technical Informatics

Studies in Environmental Science

You can complete an internship in our Environment and Sustainability department if you are studying one of the following environment-related degree programs:

  • Environmental Management
  • Sustainability Management
  • Environmental and Resource Economics

Economics

If you are studying economics or a similar subject, you can complete an internship with us in areas such as finance and taxation. Depending on your area of specialization, there are many other departments where you can complete an internship, including Human Resources, Management, Strategy & Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Communications, Purchasing, Logistics, and Materials Management.

  • Economics
  • International Business
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Business Education
  • Business Administration
  • Business Law
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What you need for your application

We look forward to receiving your application for an internship position in our online job market if you would like to complete an internship as part of your studies.

Please include the following documents with your application:

  • Certificate of enrollment
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Current transcript of grades from your university
  • Internship certificate or proof of compulsory internship
  • Proof of very good German language skills (at least level B2)

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Lisa Kesete
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