Working Student – adidas Foundation (16-20 hours/week)
Your Role in a Nutshell
We're looking for a Working Student to join the Programs Team at the adidas Foundation, where we harness the power of sport to address societal and environmental challenges. You'll support the team across programs, research, and the day-to-day coordination that keeps initiatives moving, with regular touchpoints across the rest of the Foundation.
It's a chance to engage directly with the world of sport for good, and to develop real, transferable skills along the way: project management, research, stakeholder collaboration, and event coordination.
Key Stats
Department: Programs Team
Reporting Line: Program Manager
Country: Germany
Location: Up to 100% remote with occasional opportunity to travel to Nuremberg
Weekly Hours: 16-20 hours
Salary: 15 €/h Bachelor Students; 17 €/h Master Students
Planned Starting Date: September 1, 2026
Your Day-To-Day
Support the Programs team in the implementation of foundation programs, with exposure to program strategy, partner engagement, and internal coordination.
Contribute to program research and analysis, including desk research on social impact themes, trends in sport for development, and best practices from the non-profit sector, to support project development across the team.
Support the planning and delivery of program workshops, meetings, and events, both virtual and in-person. This includes preparing agendas and materials, drafting follow-up summaries, communicating with partners, and handling on-site logistics such as venue bookings and vendor coordination.
Support grantmaking and partner management processes, including partner vetting and due diligence during application periods, and help maintain program-related documentation.
Act as a first point of contact for shared foundation inboxes, routing messages to the right owners and flagging urgent items; a useful window into how the Foundation's work fits together across teams.
Support project management across Programs team initiatives as needed, helping coordinate and track progress, and gaining visibility into how sport-for-good programs are designed and delivered.
Participate in selected internal program meetings, Communities of Practice, and occasional partner touchpoints as a listener and support function, gaining insight into program strategy and partner engagement.
Support the creation of summary and presentation slide decks (PowerPoint, Canva), primarily for internal audiences.
The People You'll Work With
adidas Foundation’s Programs department
Program Partners, Community Representatives
Non-Profit Organizations / Partners
External vendors and consultants
Description
What Makes You Awesome
Strong interest in sports, social impact, and sustainability.
Strong research skills, spanning desk research, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and summarizing findings clearly for internal audiences.
Early exposure or coursework in project management, event coordination, or team collaboration.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
A positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for social justice and environmental sustainability. You bring good energy to the team and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, collaborative team, with flexibility and openness to take on varied tasks as the team's needs evolve.
Your Fundamentals
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business Administration, Development Studies, Sports Management, Social Sciences, or a related field at a German university or college (Fachhochschule), with at least one year remaining before graduation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and experience with project management software (e.g., SmartSheet) is a plus.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, a cover letter (max one page) detailing your interest in the position and how your skills align with the role, and any relevant references exclusively through our job platform.
This job posting will close once the desired number of applications has been received.
Your Future Working Environment
About us
Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!
While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission. We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. From local initiatives to our partners around the globe: Our aim is to empower communities worldwide. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.
If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining us in our mission. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expression, personal background, beliefs, preferences, and abilities. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.
Apply To This Job
We're looking for a Working Student to join the Programs Team at the adidas Foundation, where we harness the power of sport to address societal and environmental challenges. You'll support the team across programs, research, and the day-to-day coordination that keeps initiatives moving, with regular touchpoints across the rest of the Foundation.
It's a chance to engage directly with the world of sport for good, and to develop real, transferable skills along the way: project management, research, stakeholder collaboration, and event coordination.
Key Stats
Department: Programs Team
Reporting Line: Program Manager
Country: Germany
Location: Up to 100% remote with occasional opportunity to travel to Nuremberg
Weekly Hours: 16-20 hours
Salary: 15 €/h Bachelor Students; 17 €/h Master Students
Planned Starting Date: September 1, 2026
Your Day-To-Day
Support the Programs team in the implementation of foundation programs, with exposure to program strategy, partner engagement, and internal coordination.
Contribute to program research and analysis, including desk research on social impact themes, trends in sport for development, and best practices from the non-profit sector, to support project development across the team.
Support the planning and delivery of program workshops, meetings, and events, both virtual and in-person. This includes preparing agendas and materials, drafting follow-up summaries, communicating with partners, and handling on-site logistics such as venue bookings and vendor coordination.
Support grantmaking and partner management processes, including partner vetting and due diligence during application periods, and help maintain program-related documentation.
Act as a first point of contact for shared foundation inboxes, routing messages to the right owners and flagging urgent items; a useful window into how the Foundation's work fits together across teams.
Support project management across Programs team initiatives as needed, helping coordinate and track progress, and gaining visibility into how sport-for-good programs are designed and delivered.
Participate in selected internal program meetings, Communities of Practice, and occasional partner touchpoints as a listener and support function, gaining insight into program strategy and partner engagement.
Support the creation of summary and presentation slide decks (PowerPoint, Canva), primarily for internal audiences.
The People You'll Work With
adidas Foundation’s Programs department
Program Partners, Community Representatives
Non-Profit Organizations / Partners
External vendors and consultants
Description
What Makes You Awesome
Strong interest in sports, social impact, and sustainability.
Strong research skills, spanning desk research, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and summarizing findings clearly for internal audiences.
Early exposure or coursework in project management, event coordination, or team collaboration.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
A positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for social justice and environmental sustainability. You bring good energy to the team and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, collaborative team, with flexibility and openness to take on varied tasks as the team's needs evolve.
Your Fundamentals
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business Administration, Development Studies, Sports Management, Social Sciences, or a related field at a German university or college (Fachhochschule), with at least one year remaining before graduation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and experience with project management software (e.g., SmartSheet) is a plus.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, a cover letter (max one page) detailing your interest in the position and how your skills align with the role, and any relevant references exclusively through our job platform.
This job posting will close once the desired number of applications has been received.
Your Future Working Environment
About us
Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!
While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission. We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. From local initiatives to our partners around the globe: Our aim is to empower communities worldwide. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.
If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining us in our mission. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expression, personal background, beliefs, preferences, and abilities. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.
Apply To This Job