Internship Description

About the Organization:
The adidas mission is to be the best sports brand in the world. We strive to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with sports brands built on a passion for competition and a sporting lifestyle. Our strategy is simple: continuously strengthen our brands and products to improve our competitive position and financial performance.

adidas is like the Olympic Village: international, dynamic, diverse, competitive and held together by a shared spirit – to help athletes improve their performance.

Local Activities:


Job Description:

What you can expect from us:
An extremely interesting internship in a global environment where you will be able to put into practice the theoretical knowledge you have gained during your studies.

In the course of your six-month internship, you will get to know the various functions of the department to which you are assigned. Depending on your sphere of interest and your qualifications, you may:

• gain insight into the tasks of a product or communication manager in Marketing
• provide support for our specialists in Sales, Key Account Management or Export, and take on specific projects
• support the design team with your creativity
• learn from our controllers, and play an active role in ongoing projects
• expand your knowledge in the logistics sector
• provide active support for our team in the IT or Human Resources sector

What we expect from you:

• commitment and reliability
• initiative of your own and flexibility
• open-mindedness in an international environment
• good team player
• enthusiasm for sports

Additional Information:
http://www.adidas-group.com

Start Date:
Year round internships available

Duration:
6 months minimum

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Intern Qualifications

Academic Background:
Global Marketing, Global Operations, Global Human Resources, Global Information Technology, Global Design, Global Public Relations, Finance/Controlling

Skills/Experience:
Varies according to internship. In general applicants must have maturity and office skills. Prior work experience in your career field is helpful.

Language Requirement:
German equivalent to a minimum of two years at the university is required.

Other Requirements:
Applicants will need to apply for a work permit from CDS International. The work permit processing fee is $400. A phone interview with adidas may be required.

Internship Costs

Program Fees:
The program fee includes tuition, internship site development and placement, pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, internship monitoring and follow-up.
Click here for application information, including the program fee, for your school.
Note: The program fee does not include airfare, housing, living expenses or any other estimated costs noted below.


Note:
Any financial or in-kind support provided by the host organization is explicitly indicated.

Compensation:
Stipend of 750 Euros/month.

Accommodation:
IE3 and Adidas will provide assistance identifying housing opportunities in Herzogenaurach. Interns should budget 250-350 Euros per month for accommodation.

International Travel:
Approximately $1000.

Cost of Living:
Approx. 400-500 Euros per month in addition to housing.
Note: There will be a one-time fee of $400 to cover the international work permit through CDS international.

Budget Note:
Applicants should use these estimates for preliminary budgeting purposes.
IE3 will issue an official budget after acceptance by the host organization.

Application Information

Academic Credit:
Up to 12 credits available as per arrangement with supervising department.

Application Materials:
IE3 is a program of the Oregon University System.
Students from participating partner universities are also eligible to apply.
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Created/Revised: 10/21/05