Meetball, a young startup in Lisbon, is looking for a Management & Marketing Intern who will work directly with the founders across two brands, Meetball and StarKid Universe. The offer is an Erasmus+ traineeship with a preferred duration of 6 months, an expected start on 04 January 2027 and an application deadline of 20 December 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we read the whole offer so you can see what a versatile startup internship in Lisbon asks of you before you fill in the form.
Two Brands, One Lisbon Startup Team
The company is a young startup working on two different brands, based in Lisbon (Portugal) and Ljubljana (Slovenia):
🤝 Meetball: a place where people help each other. Through events and an AI-native app, it turns strangers into allies and helps people find the others.
🧠 StarKid Universe: mental health education for children and parents, built around mindfulness. So far it has guided more than 11,000 children and families, neurotypical and neurodiverse.
Meetball is listed in the Art & Culture sector. The organisation describes its idea as follows: somewhere near you is someone who has exactly what you need, and you have something they need too.
A Role Where No Two Weeks Look the Same
As the Management & Marketing Intern in Lisbon, you work directly with the founders across both brands. The organisation is looking for a versatile person who loves talking to people, and says no two weeks look the same. The offer is listed in three fields:
🗂️ Management and administration
📣 Marketing and advertising
🛍️ Wholesale and retail sales
What You Will Do
The offer names five areas of work:
🏪 Build collaborations with local businesses, spas and shops in Lisbon
🤝 Invite partners to become affiliates and ambassadors
🎪 Help organise and run the events
🧑🤝🧑 Onboard new contributors into the team
🤖 Use AI tools and agents to optimise the processes
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What the Founders Promise You
The organisation lists these gains from the placement:
🎯 Real responsibility in a startup at launch, not busywork
🧭 Direct mentoring from the founders
📈 Experience in management, marketing, partnerships and events across 2 brands
🛠️ Hands-on experience in an AI-native startup
✉️ A great reference letter at the end
Placement Details: Length, Start and Schedule
📆 Expected starting date: 04 January 2027
⏳ Preferred duration: 6 months (dates are flexible)
🕘 Schedule: Full time
⏱️ Hours per week: 40 hours
📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal
🎒 Type: Traineeship (during studies)
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
🏠 Work mode: Partial remote work
Study Level, Language and Skills
Students at two levels of study can apply:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🎓 Master (EQF 7)
The working language is English. The offer adds that good English is required and Portuguese is a big plus. The expected skills are:
🤝 Developing professional relationships, networking and liaison
💼 Business development
🗓️ Planning events and programmes
📱 Digital marketing
💬 Communicating with colleagues and clients
The tools listed are basic HTML/CSS and Canva design.
The Profile the Team Wants
Besides the Erasmus+ internship grant, the organisation lists these requirements:
🗣️ Confidence talking to people, in person and online
🇬🇧 Good English (Portuguese is a big plus)
🔄 Versatility, initiative and a can-do attitude
👂 Openness to feedback, reliability and work ethic
Visa and Documents for International Candidates
Meetball can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter. If you plan to apply from outside the EU, read our guide on visas and residence permits for Erasmus+ and ESC before you plan your move.
Unpaid Traineeship, Funded Through Erasmus+
The traineeship is listed as unpaid by the company, and the offer asks for an Erasmus+ internship grant. The offer does not state a grant amount. For a clear picture of what this kind of grant covers and what it does not, see our guide on how funded traineeships really work.
Training Support on Offer
The offer lists learning courses and training assistance as a benefit, together with partial remote work.
How to Apply
Only applicants who fill out the organisation's online form will be considered, so sending a plain email is not enough. The form link is in the Links section. You can find more placements like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Meetball Management & Marketing internship involve?
You work directly with the founders of Meetball and StarKid Universe in Lisbon. Tasks include building collaborations with local businesses, spas and shops, inviting partners to become affiliates and ambassadors, helping organise events, onboarding new contributors and using AI tools and agents to optimise processes.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
The preferred duration is 6 months, with an expected start on 04 January 2027. The organisation says dates are flexible. The schedule is full time at 40 hours per week.
Is the internship paid?
It is listed as an unpaid traineeship, and the offer asks for an Erasmus+ internship grant. The offer does not state a grant amount.
Can international students apply?
Yes. The organisation says it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Which study level and languages are needed?
Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students can apply. Good English is required, and Portuguese is a big plus.
Can I work remotely?
The offer lists partial remote work among the benefits. The placement is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
How do I apply and by when?
Fill out the online application form before 20 December 2026 (Brussels time). Only applicants who complete the form will be considered. The form link is in the Links section.
Deadline
⏳ 20 December 2026
Links
📝 Application form: https://forms.gle/m2ChTWHo3PVZZSDg8
🌐 Meetball website: https://www.meetball.fun
👤 Yvonne Knap (Project Manager) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-knap/
