Social & Environmental Sustainability Intern
- Application Deadline: Feb. 13, 2025
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Social & Environmental Sustainability / Division Management
Contract type: Fixed-term (6 months)
Start date: 01.03.2025 or as soon as possible
End date: 31.08.2025
Application deadline: 13.02.2025
Main goal
Support the Social & Environmental Sustainability (SES) division in inspiring and accelerating action to protect human rights and the environment within European football. Help us to implement the UEFA Football Sustainability Strategy 2030 and be part of a dynamic team driving positive change in football!
Key responsibilities
- Supporting and contributing to the day-to-day implementation of environmental sustainability policies through awareness-raising, advocacy and training activities
- Supporting the development of environmental projects, in particular around the UEFA Carbon Footprint Calculator (data collection, data analysis, audit) and the Event Sustainability Policy (guidance, analysis, dissemination)
- Providing administrative support to the team (e.g. logistics arrangements, agenda management, budgeting processes, RFP procedures, event preparation, data filing, etc.)
- Liaising with UEFA stakeholders to coordinate the effective delivery of activities, in particular around the dissemination of environment-focused guidelines, checklists and toolkits
- Staying informed of emerging trends and best practices relating to the interface between the environment and sport, including tracking, researching and analysing facts and trends for the team
- Developing tools and guidelines through research and data analysis
- Distributing invitations and helping with the planning and logistics of meetings of sustainability managers representing different football stakeholders
Great Place to Work
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Enhance your skills with training and professional development opportunities
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Take advantage of remote work options
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Education:
- University degree in a relevant subject (e.g. sustainable development, environment, etc.)
Languages:
- English: Proficient
Other requirements:
- Environmental background and knowledge of relevant international frameworks and standards
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail in line with guidance and instructions from supervisors
- Affinity and familiarity with football and sports
- Motivated and collaborative team player with a strong service orientation
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
- Excellent knowledge and command of Microsoft Office tools
About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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