Social & Environmental Sustainability Intern

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

UEFA offers a Social & Environmental Sustainability Intern position in Nyon, a fixed-term internship from March to August 2026, onsite with up to one day remote work. The role supports the SES team implementing the UEFA Football Sustainability Strategy 2030, focusing on awareness, advocacy and training, data analysis, project support, stakeholder liaison. Ideal candidates hold a university degree in sustainable development, are fluent in English, and willing to relocate to Switzerland or France; strong MS Office skills and knowledge of international sustainability frameworks are expected, along with an affinity for sport and teamwork. Tailor your application to show projects and outcomes and how you coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

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)

Want to stay updated on our latest job opportunities, events, and behind-the-scenes insights? Join us on LinkedIn.

UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality.