Careers at the IOC

The IOC is composed of about 20 entities and departments with specific focus areas and responsibilities offering a wide range of positions: management of the relationship with our stakeholders (International Sports Federations, athletes, National Olympic Committees, TOP Partners, etc.), communication, digital engagement, marketing, cultural and educational programmes and activities, and operations such as finance, legal, corporate events and services (including catering and logistics), technology and information, human resources, and corporate security.

At the IOC, we value learning opportunities for people at the beginning of their career in a sports organisation. The IOC supports our young apprentices by offering them the possibility to learn about different sectors in an international environment throughout their apprenticeship. The training normally lasts three years, and the apprentices are required to change units every year, except for certain areas such as cooking. For the IOC, apprenticeships allow it to maintain a link with local schools in the region and help to train future professionals. For the trainers at the IOC, this is also an opportunity to develop their own skills by taking an objective look at the work they do and to pass on their know-how.

We also offer a wide variety of 6- to 12-month internship opportunities in multiple departments across the organisation: Olympic Games, Legal Affairs, Sports, HR, Corporate Events, IT and many more. IOC internships allow for bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates to enter the working world with an opportunity to learn and grow within their respective fields. As an IOC intern, your manager and team will be there to support your development by setting clear objectives for the duration of your internship. They will then create opportunities for you to play a part in the everyday work of the organisation and support you in reaching your goals.

It is never too early for Olympians and elite athletes to start thinking about life after competition in all stages of their sporting journey. If you’re an athlete looking to explore your career transition, as a first step you can explore Athlete365, where you can find many resources to support you in your preparation for your future career prospects. Athlete365 also offers access to the Athlete Career Portal. This online platform provides you with athlete-specific career development content, courses and global job opportunities across all industries to aid your career transition from sport.

As an equal-opportunities employer, we take our mission and responsibility to heart. The IOC is committed to supporting elite athletes in their professional development journey, as acknowledged in Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The Athlete Employability Framework has been designed to facilitate hiring suitably qualified Olympians across roles within the IOC. To explore further career opportunities, check to ensure you have created your Athlete365 account in order to stay up to date, and visit Athlete365 Career+ Employment.