Intern Sport Entries (m/f/d)

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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.

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 from 1 February 2025 or later for a

In the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
Full-time / 40 hours per week / compulsory internship for 3-6 months

The position is located within the OC in the Area IT & Technology. As an Intern Sport Entries, you will help to lead the implementation of Sport Entries operations. The Sport Entries team is responsible for managing the athletes’ registration for the FISU World University Games using FISU Online Registration System. Each delegation is responsible for entering their own athletes according to the regulations and procedures defined by FISU. The Sport Entries team must ensure that all entries are received accurately within the requested entry deadlines before the entry data is transferred to On-Venue Results (OVR).

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

• Testing the Sport Entries module of the FISU registration system
• Working closely with the Sport department to make sure all requirements for sport data collection are captured
• Managing the process of the athletes’ entries and monitoring the progress of the registrations
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the athletes’ data. Verifying that the sport data is collected according to FISU requirements
• Verifying that delegations register their teams according to the allowed quota per FISU regulations
• In collaboration with the Timing&Scoring, define the key requirements of the Sport Entries Module. Transfer to OVR of accurate information with minimum possible number of missing or wrong data
• Managing Sport Entries desk at the Welcome Center for the Delegations (location: Düsseldorf airport)

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

• Enrolment at a college/university/vocational school, ideally in the fields of sports management, sports economics, event management or similar
• Compulsory internship according to study regulations for a duration of 3-6 months
• Experience working or volunteering for the sport events is welcome
• Advanced computer skills and experience in using Database Management Systems
• Advanced level of Excel
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Flexibility and excellent communication skills
• English is a must. Any extra languages is an added value

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?

Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 14.12.2024 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.

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