
Sustainability Trainee
Category | Grade:InternEst. deadline:~ 2 Aug 2026Job ID:1411400833Posted on:3 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports IOC sustainability projects across climate action, biodiversity, procurement and circularity. The traineeship helps prepare partner events, progress dashboards and project activities linked to sustainability strategy.
Department: Olympic Games Department
Languages
Required: English
Desired: French
Job Functions
- Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
- Programme and Project Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Support IOC sustainability projects across climate action, adaptation, biodiversity, procurement and circularity
- Contribute to sustainability work across the IOC's organisational, Games owner and Olympic Movement roles
- Support partnerships including sport for climate action and sport for nature frameworks
- Prepare internal and external sustainability events with partners and stakeholders
- Formalise progress reports and dashboards on procurement, carbon footprint and other fields
- Manage activities such as the IOC Climate Action Awards and Athlete Sustainability Ambassador programme
- Support cross-functional projects across department competency centres
Requirements
- Recently graduated with at least a bachelor's degree in sustainability, sustainable development, or a related field
- Fluency in English
- Strong command of corporate IT tools and internal technology policies
- Full proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Approximately one year of professional experience in a field related to sustainable development
Skills
SustainabilityClimate ActionBiodiversityCircularitySustainable ProcurementEvent PreparationProgress ReportingDashboard PreparationSocial Media
Tools
Microsoft 365WordExcelPowerPointOutlookLinkedIn
Additional info
- Internship duration is 12 months
- No fixed closing date published; deadline is an estimated refresh window
- Activity level is 100%