Job information

Division/Unit: National Associations / N.A. Strategic Development
Contract type: maximum term
Start date: 12/01/2026
End date: 31/12/2026

Main goal

The National Associations (NA) Strategic Development unit exists to help national associations achieve their potential. Our mission is to generate and gather knowledge, establish services for national associations and bring people together. To help us deliver on this mission, we are looking for a NA Strategic Development Intern to join our team.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both event and administrative coordination (50%) and research and strategic project support (50%).

Key responsibilities

Administrative & event support (50%)

o Assisting in the planning and delivery of events, conferences and workshops with national associations and key stakeholders
o Supporting communication efforts, including drafting and distributing newsletters and post-event reports
o Supporting administrative processes such as invoice handling or project progress tracking

Research & project support (50%)

o Contributing to ongoing and new research and data management initiatives
o Analysing large sets of data and reports submitted by UEFA member associations
o Conducting desk research on a variety of strategic topics relevant to the development of UEFA’s 55 member associations
o Preparing presentations to summarise research findings

Requirements

Experience:

Experience in event management, research, data analysis and/or project management would be an asset
Familiarity with the European football landscape and UEFA’s member associations would be a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in business, event management, economics, management, marketing, sports management, statistics or a similar field

Languages:

English / Proficient

Other requirements:

Accomplished user of MS Office
Service orientated, team player and solution-driven
Approachable, personable and willing to work in a collaborative manner
Analytical mindset with a passion for working with data and reports
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail