1. Application Deadline: Feb. 8, 2026
2. Hybrid
Job Description
Job information
Division/Unit: Social & Environmental Sustainability
Contract type: maximum-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 02/03/2026
End date: 31/08/2026
Main goal
The Intern provides vital support to the Social & Environmental Sustainability (SES) division in the implementation of the UEFA Football Sustainability Strategy 2030, whose mission to inspire, activate and accelerate collective action across European football. The sustainability strategy is formulated around 11 policies covering social impact, respect for the environment and responsible management. For each policy, it defines a goal for 2030 ambition, specific targets and key performance indicators.
Key responsibilities
3. Supporting the day-to-day implementation of the sustainability policies, especially awareness-raising, advocacy and training activities
4. Contributing to the development and roll‑out of specific projects, including conducting research, collecting and analysing data, producing guidance documents and slide decks and supporting dissemination efforts
5. Providing administrative support (e.g. making logistical arrangements, managing calendars, assisting with budgeting processes and RFP procedures, helping with event preparation, filing, etc.)
6. Helping to organise meetings of sustainability managers throughout the European football community
7. Liaising with stakeholders within UEFA to coordinate the effective delivery of activities
8. Staying informed of emerging trends and best practices in sustainability in sport and compiling briefings for the team
Great Place to Work
9. Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
10. Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
11. Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
12. Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
13. Work experience in an international environment is an asset
Education:
14. University degree with a focus on sustainable development topics
Languages:
15. Fluent oral and written English
Other requirements:
16. Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
17. Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications
18. Knowledge of relevant international frameworks and standards relating to social and environmental sustainability
19. Affinity and familiarity with sport, and football in particular
20. Good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
21. Motivation, team spirit and a service‑oriented mindset
22. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
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