Location: ENERGY 2 Building, 155/159 rue du Docteur Bauer, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine.
Start date: September 2026.
Duration of civic service: 8 months.
PLAY International is looking for a project manager.
Introducing PLAY International and its Pedagogy Innovation Hub (HQ).
PLAY was founded in 1999 on the idea that sport could be a catalyst for social change. Since then,
the NGO has implemented projects in more than 15 countries, often in disadvantaged contexts, and has developed
an approach to sport that transforms its practice into a concrete response to problems related to education,
inclusion, or well-being. PLAY has thus invented new ways to learn, grow, and overcome
trauma. Today, the NGO is committed to developing the social impact of sport in France and around the world,
guided by a central theme: social innovation through sport.
The Innovation in Pedagogy Hub, created by PLAY International, aims to be a collective,
international initiative dedicated to social innovation through sport. Its role is to foster the emergence and
strengthening of new or existing solutions that use physical activity or sports to address
societal challenges.
The French office, established in 2012, designs and implements training and support programs
for professionals in education, sports, youth work, and the social sector. Based on
PLAYdagogy, an approach that uses play and physical activity as learning tools, the office
develops resources and learning pathways on a variety of topics, such as healthy eating and physical activity, the inclusion
of people with disabilities, support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the inclusion of
refugees and displaced persons. These programs are developed in partnership with experts and
practitioners in the field to address contemporary social and educational challenges.
Responsibilities and missions:
The VSC will contribute to the development of PLAY’s educational and innovation programs.
1. Educational development and coordination of training courses
• Support the teaching team during interventions (one-off events, training for
professionals)
• Support the development of new training materials and the updating of
existing content and tools (field tests, review of sessions, etc.)
2. Thematic Diagnosis and Innovation
• Participate in diagnostic processes on new themes addressed by the NGO (
documentary research, conducting interviews, etc.)
3. Project and Partnership Support
• Support field operations and partner assistance.
• Participate in the design, optimization, and monitoring of project management tools.
• Contribute to the drafting of strategic notes and partner outreach. *
4. Communication and promotion
• Support communication actions related to the activities of the innovation hub and the France office
(content, promotion of projects, taking pictures during field actions).
5. Monitoring, reporting and capitalization
• Participate in the reporting of field activities of the hub and the France office
• Participate in the capitalization of learnings, tools and best practices.
6. Participation in the life of the NGO
• Participate in various events and highlights organized by the NGO
Profile:
Interest in project management, local project development, partner network management,
as well as the fields of sport, socio-sports activities, and sport for development.
Desired qualities:
• Curiosity
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Team spirit and cooperation
• Adaptability
How to apply
Link to apply:Â VSC PLAY 2026 Offer