Junior Sport Project Manager 80-100%

Join a dynamic startup dedicated to promoting the region as the world’s sports capital. Our client offers a unique opportunity to shape the international sporting landscape within an organization that values teamwork.

About the role

As a Junior Sport Project Manager, you will play a cross-functional role supporting event coordination, sports diplomacy and while handling essential financial reporting. You will work in a startup-style environment directly assisting the leadership team.

You are offered

A comprehensive and exciting junior role, ideal for immersing yourself in sports governance, event coordination, and operational support alongside leadership and international sports federations.

Work tasks

This role combines operational project support, creative communication tasks, and analytical financial management within the international sports sector.

• Coordinate international events and professional congresses
• Support sports diplomacy initiatives and ecosystem synergies
• Create engaging visual presentations using PowerPoint or Canva
• Manage analytical accounting data and coordinate with the fiduciary
• Perform monthly budget reviews and generate analytical reports
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations
• Provide punctual hands-on support during key events (occasionally on evenings or weekends).

We are looking for

• University degree or HES (UNIL Sports/Sports Management, HEC, EHL, HEIG-VD, or equivalent).
• Fluent French and English (German is a plus).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint/Canva and comfort with Excel (data manipulation, basic analytical thinking).

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Proactive mindset
• Team player and multitasking
• Strong motivation for the sports ecosystem
• Intellectually curious

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Übersicht

• Location: Lausanne
• Start date: September or November/December
• Extent: Part time, 80-100%
• Type of work: Recruitment