Event Management Intern for The Berlin Forum 2024 (f/m/d)

To join our team in Berlin as soon as possible. 

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 Berlin Forum will be organized and implemented by Common Goal. The Forum will bring together global leaders in football for good to advance our collective efforts to maximise football’s contribution to people and planet. The Forum will take place from the 8th to the 10th of July in the build-up to the UEFA EURO 2024™️ Final in Berlin. 

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 playing an important role in the day-to-day organization of The Berlin Forum 2024. Collaborating closely with the Community team, you will play a vital part in ensuring the forum’s success by assisting with various tasks. Additionally, you will have the chance to interact with diverse organisations, particularly within the football/sports sector, throughout your internship. 

YOUR TASKS 

• Support managing participants: This includes communication with attendees, managing RSVPs, coordinating attendance logistics and ensuring a smooth experience for all participants 
• Assist with speaker coordination: Work closely with the team to support speakers throughout the forum. Collect necessary information, coordinate schedules and provide assistance as needed to ensure a seamless presentation 
• On-site Support: Provide on-site support during the forum, including participant guidance and troubleshooting any logistical issues that may arise to maintain the event’s smooth operation 
• Feedback collection: Gather feedback from forum attendees to understand their needs and satisfaction levels. Support in creating presentations: Assist in the creation of decks and presentations for current members and prospects. 
  

YOUR PROFILE 

• You are a matriculated university student 
• You are available for 3 to 4 months for a full-time internship position. Ideally from the beginning of April to end of July 
• You are based or willing to relocate to Berlin 
• You are fluent in English and Spanish. Knowledge of German, Portuguese and French 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 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 3-4-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.

HOW TO APPLY

Kick things off by submitting your application documents with your CV and a letter of motivation by April 8th, 2024, via our online application form.  

Your application will be screened against the position-specific criteria and suitable, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment and selection process.  

Common Goal is an equal opportunities employer and strongly committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people! Women, those identified as female and/or non-binary, and people from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 

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