Policy Internship

The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is the association representing the interests of the sporting goods industry in Europe, advancing its members’ priorities and promoting initiatives that benefit the sector, EU citizens and the society as a whole. FESI is the unique stakeholder that provides sporting goods companies with the possibility to leverage their expertise into one steady and coherent voice in Brussels. For more information about FESI, please visit our website.

FESI is currently looking for a talented and motivated intern to join our Brussels-based secretariat and support the Policy department.

Please note that we offer a paid internship under a CIP (Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle) contract. The CIP is offered outside the school framework; therefore, candidates must have completed their studies. We also accept end-of-studies internships, provided there is a valid internship agreement in place with the university – please note that CIP conditions do not apply in this case. Before applying, ensure you meet the relevant eligibility criteria and have reviewed the CIP allowance conditions.

Duration: 5 months. Starting date: February 2026

Profile

• University degree in Political Sciences/European Studies.

• Knowledge of EU institutions and European decision-making process.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office system (Sharepoint, Outlook, Powerpoint).

• Knowledge of EU sustainability policies is an asset.

• Interest in apparel, footwear and/or sport industry is an asset.

• International profile, fluent written and spoken English. Additional EU languages are an asset.

• Deadline-oriented with good attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a small and international team.

• Interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact and engage with various types of stakeholders.

  Responsibilities

  You will work under the responsibility of FESI Sustainability Policy Department and support the following activities:

• Policy monitoring and analysis: Monitoring of key EU legislative developments and events related to sustainability; drafting concise policy briefings and summaries for the team and members, conducting

  stakeholder mapping and maintain databases of relevant EU institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders.

• Communication and stakeholder engagement: Support the coordination of FESI’s advocacy and outreach efforts, including drafting meeting minutes and preparing communication materials, contribution to the

  organisation’s visibility by supporting its participation in external events, conferences, and consultations.

• Administrative and organisational support: Assist in the preparation of presentations and documentation for Committee’s meetings and external engagements, support with logistics and coordination for meetings,

  webinars, and events hosted by FESI.