As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Joint the team and support us on our mission.
We are open to either apprenticeships or internships.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks :
• In cooperation with the office coordinator assist FIFA top management and stakeholders (i.e., representatives of the FIFA member associations, FIFA counterparts in France, etc.) present at the Paris office. Adhering to existing protocol, welcome and receive guests, facilitate parking, manage access control, arrange for gifts and flags, prepare meeting space, organise lunches and dinners.
• Manage events within the Paris office or at other venues in Paris, being liaison person for travel and accommodation, managing catering, processing invoices, sending invitations; coordinate other event related tasks, as requested
• Provide support to the office coordinator (mainly, facility management and inventory control related tasks)
• Ad-hoc support with the implementation of the FIFA Forward Programme and liaising with the member associations of FIFA upon request
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
• Client oriented, efficient and effective
• Bac +1/2 or in the process of obtaining a degree
• 1-2 years of event management experience (desired)
• Experience in the sports industry is an advantage
• Experience with senior officials
• Fluent in English and French, proficiency in Spanish is an asset
• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel
• Ability to travel
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About FIFA
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.
Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.
We are a modern organisation with over 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.
