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Intern FISU Relations & Protocol Liaison (m/f/d)

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  • Berlin
  • Presence / Mobile
  • Fulltime

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Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the next possible date for an
 
Intern FISU Relations & Protocol Liaison (m/f/d)
 
In the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
Full-time / 40 hours per week / internship for 2-3 months
 
The Protocol functional area (FA) is responsible for protocol issues relating to key aspects of the Games. These areas include venue protocol such as flags and VIP seating, medal ceremonies and VIP hospitality.
 
The FISU Relations functional area (FA) liaises with FISU and coordinates aspects relating to FISU Family and guests that will attend the Games. 
 
The FISU Relations & Protocol Liaison in Berlin will provide support to ensure key FISU Relations and Protocol areas are efficiently delivered during the Games time period.  
 
The position is based in Berlin. 

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

  • Assist in coordinating VIP hospitality areas including bump in/out offered at Berlin venues during the Games delivery period
  • Track flag needs for each venue based on country participation and protocol requirements
  • Support venue teams with flag management and installation
  • Assist in onboarding and training of volunteers working in the FISU Relations & Protocol areas
  • Work in collaboration with other functional areas to deliver on tasks as they relate to FISU Relations & Protocol events and activities
  • Assist in the coordination of attaché’s for the FISU Family and guests, including shift allocation, onboarding, training and management during Games time
  • Coordinate FISU Family accreditation pass distribution at the FISU Family hotel in Berlin
  • Oversee the daily coordination of the information centre located at the FISU Family Hotel in Berlin
  • Working with the Arrivals and Departure FA, assist with coordinating the arrivals and departure logistics of the FISU Family in Berlin
  • Provide assistance to FISU and FISU Family at the FISU Family Hotel in Berlin during Games time
  • Other tasks as deemed relevant to the level of the position

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

  • Be completing an academic degree in the area of sport/event management, international relations or other relevant field
  • Have an understanding of FISU, its events and programs
  • Have an understanding of protocol requirements in a multi sport environment
  • Have an understanding of how functional areas interact in a multi sport event environment to achieve common goals 
  • Be culturally and globally aware
  • Be motivated to ensure the delegation event experience is amazing
  • Have a high level of flexibility and be a self starter
  • Be a person who strives to find a solution to challenges
  • Excellent communication and mediation skills
  • Be fluent in English. Additional language skills are an asset but are not required for the role
 
We are a young and growing organisation in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr innovation hub. You will play a key role in the Organising Committee in the successful planning and implementation of the FISU Games. 

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer: 

  • A varied & exciting job with room for creative ideas and your own creative freedom 
  • A dynamic & growing environment with an open & diverse corporate culture   
  • Short decision-making processes with teamwork at eye level   
  • Monthly Salary of 500€ (for a full-time internship)
  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working in the beginning of the internship
  • 24 days of leave per year
  • Access to a large network in the field of sporting events
 
We are more than just a regular sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally suitable. As an implementation company, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good? 

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 01.05.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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