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

Supporting the day-to-day implementation of the sustainability policies, especially awareness-raising, advocacy and training activities
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
Providing administrative support (e.g. making logistical arrangements, managing calendars, assisting with budgeting processes and RFP procedures, helping with event preparation, filing, etc.)
Helping to organise meetings of sustainability managers throughout the European football community
Liaising with stakeholders within UEFA to coordinate the effective delivery of activities
Staying informed of emerging trends and best practices in sustainability in sport and compiling briefings for the team

Requirements

Experience:

Work experience in an international environment is an asset

Education:

University degree with a focus on sustainable development topics

Languages:

Fluent oral and written English

Other requirements:

Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of relevant international frameworks and standards relating to social and environmental sustainability
Affinity and familiarity with sport, and football in particular
Good organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
Motivation, team spirit and a service‑oriented mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)