About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Coordination intern to join our talented, passionate team as of September 8th, 2025. As our intern, you will support the day to day running of our community development process working closely with the Community Development team. This role implies helping us identify and incorporate new not-for-profit, social-profit and non-governmental organisations, that utilise football as means of making a tangible contribution to people and planet, into our community. Therefore, this position will require someone who has an eye for detail and is enthusiastic about networking and project management/implementation.

Your tasks

You support us in all processes around the identification and acceptance of new organisations into the community
You research organisations working in the field of football for good
You are the first contact person for organisations that would like to become part of the community
You assist in the identification and evaluation process of potential members with direct contact to the organisations
You support communication services for community members, assist in project management, and maintain our contact database
Assist with data management and analysis for 200+ Community Member Organisations to ensure accurate and up-to-date organisational profiles
Support the evaluation of key organisational documents (e.g., policies, procedures) to assess quality and compliance with Community standards
Assist in survey follow-ups and data collection efforts

Your profile

You are a matriculated university student (until the end of this internship), preferably in an advanced semester
You are interested in or experienced with topics like development politics, development through sports, interculturalism, social entrepreneurship or related topics
You have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, in particular Excel
You are fluent in English and Spanish. Advanced knowledge of French, German and/or Portuguese are a plus
You are available to work with us on a full-time basis for three to (ideally) six months
You are a quick learner and enjoy self-managing your tasks
You are a great listener and team player who enjoys taking responsibility and working in a diverse, culturally rich and inclusive workplace
You love to get things done, thrive on challenging the status-quo and have a genuine passion for our cause

Our offer

Do a 3-6-month internship with a monthly remuneration of 556 Euros, 20 Euro internet allowance and a 35 Euro grocery voucher your own
Experience real responsibility from day one and full ownership of your tasks
Be part of a motivating work culture with highly talented colleagues, flat hierarchies, lean decision-making processes and unique personal development opportunities within an internationally recognised social enterprise
Last but not least, join an international squad from 18 countries, speaking more than 12 languages, that lives team play every day at its fullest and regularly meets at team events and football sessions

How to apply

Kick things off by submitting your CV and Cover Letter via our online application form by August 13th. We strive to provide a inclusive and fair recruitment process for all and therefore ask you not to submit a picture of yourself with your application. Your application will be screened against the position-specific criteria. The steps in the recruitment process will include 1-2 rounds of interviews.
Common Goal is an equal opportunities employer and strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people!

About us

Common Goal is a global NGO that activates the power of football to bring people together and deliver positive society-wide change.  

As a football-focused network we work to connect the cultural and financial influence of the football industry with local organisations all around the world that use the beautiful game to dismantle inequalities and build a better future for all.  

Our network works in more than 200 communities and over 116 countries to deliver change through football to young people. With decades of work in the field of football for good, we have seen that real, transformative impact is possible, through the shared joy that football brings.

Project Coordination Intern (f/m/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · Berlin