Event Management Intern (f/m/d) At Common Goal

ABOUT COMMON GOAL

With more than three billion fans, football is the largest social phenomenon on the planet. No other sport boasts such wealth, reach or cultural significance. Common Goal is rooted in the belief that the world’s most popular sport is one of the few cultural forces strong enough to help shift society towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

We want to maximise the game’s contribution to people and planet by forging a lasting connection between football as a business and football as a catalyst for social transformation. We believe that achieving long-lasting change requires everyone’s collaboration. That’s why we are building a movement that creates opportunities for every stakeholder in football to participate and collaborate in support of our people and planet.

Bottom-up and inside-out, we place all our focus on strengthening local capacity to transform realities, embedding purpose at the heart of the football industry and using football as enabler to inspire a shift in mindset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In July 2024, the Football for Sustainability Summit, hosted by the German Government, will be organized and implemented by Common Goal. This summit, recognized as an official event of the UEFA EURO 2024™, aims to convene 300 influential figures from various spheres of football, from politics, business, civil society, and sports. Together, they will collaborate to chart a path for football’s substantial role in fostering positive impacts on both people and the planet.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to be part of a small team of experts and actively contribute to shaping the legacy of UEFA EURO 2024™. As an intern with us, you will be joining our team in Berlin as soon as possible and playing an important role in the day-to-day organization of the Football for Sustainability Summit. Collaborating closely with the Competitions team, you will play a vital part in ensuring the summit’s success by assisting with various tasks. Additionally, you will have the chance to interact with diverse networks, particularly within the football/sports sector, throughout your internship.

YOUR TASKS

• Support managing participants. This includes communication with attendees, managing RSVPs, and coordinating logistics for their attendance, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.
• Assist with speaker coordination: Work closely with the team to support speakers throughout the summit. Collect necessary information, coordinate schedules, and provide assistance as needed to ensure a seamless presentation.
• On-site Support: Provide on-site support during the summit, including participant guidance and troubleshooting any logistical issues that may arise to maintain the event’s smooth operation.
• Feedback collection: Gather feedback from summit attendees to understand their needs and satisfaction levels. This feedback will be crucial in shaping future events and initiatives.
• Research assistance: You will assist in the research of best practices/initiatives around collaboration and sustainability that will contribute to the development of the Summit’s concept.
• Support in creating presentations: Assist in the creation of decks and presentations for current members and prospects. These materials will help communicate the Summit’s mission and impact to stakeholders and potential partners.

YOUR PROFILE

• You are a matriculated university student.
• You are available for 3 up to 5 months for a full-time internship position. Ideally from the beginning of March to August, optionally April to mid-July.
• You are Germany based or willing to relocate to Berlin.
• You are fluent in English and German. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish are a plus.
• You have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• You possess initial experience in event management and handling guests and speakers and/or you have a strong willingness to quickly acquire expertise in these areas.
• You are interested in or experienced with topics like development through sports, sustainability, social entrepreneurship or related topics.
• You possess a strong enthusiasm for effective communication.
• You love to get things done, thrive on challenging the status-quo and have a genuine passion for our cause.
• You are a great team player who enjoys taking responsibility and working in a diverse, culturally rich and inclusive workplace.

OUR OFFER

• Make a 3-5-month internship with a monthly remuneration of 538 Euros, 20 Euro internet allowance and a 35 Euro grocery voucher your own.
• Experience real responsibility from day one and full ownership of your tasks.
• Be part of a motivating work culture with highly talented colleagues, flat hierarchies, lean decision-making processes and unique personal development opportunities within an internationally recognised social enterprise.
• Last but not least, join an international squad from 18 countries, speaking more than 12 languages, that lives team play every day at its fullest and regularly meets at team events and football sessions.