Basketball for Good Intern

FIBA, with global headquarters in Mies, Switzerland, is the world governing body of basketball and an independent association formed by 212 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. Our mission is to develop and promote the game of basketball, uniting the wider basketball community, which counts more than 450 million players and fans.

The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sport, and particularly basketball, in society while preserving and promoting basketball’s values and cultural heritage. Through our Basketball For Good initiatives, we support projects and social entrepreneurs around the world who use basketball to create positive change in their communities.

To support the continued growth of our programs, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join our team for a period of six months. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in project administration, grant-making, storytelling and sport for development within a dynamic and multicultural environment. Working closely with the Senior Project Associate, you will provide hands-on operational support for Propose a Project, FIBA Open and the wider Basketball For Good portfolio, including community engagement and storytelling activities with the specific responsibilities outlined below:

Propose a Project

• Coordinate the administrative process for Propose a Project applications, including application tracking, completeness checks and applicant follow-up.
• Support the review and evaluation of applications by preparing assessment materials, consolidating reviewer input, and maintaining accurate selection records.
• Coordinate approved project support, including the allocation and follow-up of financial and Value-in-Kind support such as Molten basketballs and PEAK equipment.

FIBA Open

• Support team registration and maintain accurate participant and competition information.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, registration, scheduling, briefing, and on-site support.
• Assist with event logistics, participant communication, and the operational delivery of FIBA Open.

Basketball For Good Portfolio Support

• Support the coordination and administration of Basketball For Good activities across the portfolio, including maintaining trackers, preparing working documents and following up on agreed actions.
• Support Basketball For Good communications and storytelling by coordinating project updates, participant stories, photos and other content from programs and partners.
• Support fundraising and partnership activities, including preparing donor and grant reporting materials, maintaining grant trackers through the CRM platform, and assisting with data collection.

The earliest engagement date is the 1st of February 2027. Please apply exclusively on with your CV along with a cover letter. We will only respond to profiles corresponding to the demands of the position.

Required Profile:

• University degree or ongoing studies in sport management, international relations, project management, communications, event management or a related field
• Team player, basketball background, and/or experience in sport for development
• Great written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in storytelling and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; confidence working with trackers, registration data and shared files
• Well organized, detail oriented, proactive and comfortable managing several operational workstreams in an intercultural environment
• Proficiency in English and French; Spanish is an asset