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Sustainability Trainee

IOCLausanne, Switzerland
Category | Grade:InternEst. deadline:~ 2 Aug 2026Job ID:1411400833Posted on:3 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
  2. 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%