Internship Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI)

The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), a trade federation representing the interests of some 1800 sporting goods manufacturers vis-à-vis the European institutions and international sports federations, is recruiting an Intern starting towards the second half of January.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual looking to gain experience in lobbying.
General information about FESI
We invite you to visit our website – www.fesi-sport.org - to find out more about our structure, goals and activities.
Profile
- Preferably a master’s degree in European Studies, Political Science, Law or relevant related disciplines
- Good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making process
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Fluent written and spoken English is essential, other EU languages an asset
- Ability to work effectively in a small and international team
- Familiarity with MS Office software and Internet browsers
Responsibilities
You will be expected to contribute to the overall functioning of FESI by:
- Supporting the Issue Manager in all lobbying work
- Monitoring EU legislation and relevant developments
- Liaising with European institutions and FESI members
- Taking part in FESI’s Working Committees activities
- Assisting with organisation of events and meetings
- Providing administrative support
Please note that the internship is unpaid, with a modest stipend upon conclusion of the internship covering some expenses.
To apply
If you would like to apply for the internship, please send your cover letter and CV to the attention of Ms Elena Abbati at assistant1@fesi-sport.org. The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th of December 2013. Please note that only candidate of interests will be contacted.