Meetball, a young startup with offices in Lisbon and Ljubljana, is looking for a Management & Marketing Intern in Ljubljana, Slovenia, working directly with the founders across two brands: Meetball and StarKid Universe. The traineeship is an Erasmus+ traineeship starting on 04 January 2027, with a preferred duration of 6 months and flexible dates. Applications close on 20 December 2026, and only applicants who fill out the application form are considered.
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About Meetball and StarKid Universe
The listing gives the sector as Art & Culture. Meetball is a young startup working on two different brands, based in Lisbon (Portugal) and Ljubljana (Slovenia). The company is building a place where people help each other: somewhere near you is someone who has exactly what you need, and you have something they need too.
๐ค 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.
๐ง 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.
Start Date, Fields and Study Levels
The hosting organisation is Meetball LDA, and the listed fields are management and administration, marketing and advertising, and wholesale and retail sales. The position is in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with partial remote work possible. It is an Erasmus+ traineeship during studies for Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) students, expected to start on 04 January 2027 with a preferred duration of 6 months and flexible dates. It is full time at 40 hours per week, and the working language is English.
What You Will Do
As the Management & Marketing Intern in Ljubljana, you work directly with the founders across both brands. The company is looking for a versatile person who loves talking to people, and no two weeks look the same. Your tasks:
๐๏ธ Build collaborations with local businesses, spas and shops in Ljubljana.
๐ฃ Invite partners to become affiliates and ambassadors.
๐ช Help organize and run events.
๐ Onboard new contributors into the team.
๐ค Use AI tools and agents to optimize processes.
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What You Get
๐ Real responsibility in a startup at launch, not busywork.
๐งโ๐ซ Direct mentoring from the founders.
๐ Experience in management, marketing, partnerships and events across 2 brands.
๐งช Hands-on experience in an AI-native startup.
๐ A great reference letter at the end.
๐ Learning courses and training assistance are listed as benefits.
๐ Partial remote work is listed as a benefit.
Skills and Requirements
The vacancy asks for:
๐ถ An Erasmus+ internship grant.
๐ฌ Confidence talking to people, in person and online.
๐ฌ๐ง Good English; Slovenian is a big plus.
๐งฉ Versatility, initiative and a can-do attitude.
๐ก๏ธ Openness to feedback, reliability and work ethic.
Expected skills listed on the offer: developing professional relationships, networking and liaison, business development, planning events and programmes, digital marketing, and communicating with colleagues and clients. Tools: basic HTML/CSS and Canva.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
The company states that it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Is the Internship Paid?
The traineeship is unpaid, and the vacancy asks for an Erasmus+ internship grant, so your funding comes through the Erasmus+ programme. Check with your university's international office how the grant works for your placement. For the wider picture of how internship types compare, see our overview of fellowships, internships and traineeships, and browse more Internship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
How to Apply
Only applicants who fill out the application form will be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Meetball internship based and when does it start?
The internship is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with partial remote work listed as a benefit. It is expected to start on 04 January 2027, with a preferred duration of 6 months and flexible dates.
Who can apply?
The vacancy is for students at Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) level. The company states that it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Do I need an Erasmus+ grant?
Yes. The vacancy lists an Erasmus+ internship grant as a requirement, and the traineeship itself is unpaid.
Which languages do I need?
Good English is required. Slovenian is a big plus.
What will I work on?
You build collaborations with local businesses, spas and shops in Ljubljana, invite partners to become affiliates and ambassadors, help organize and run events, onboard new contributors and use AI tools and agents to optimize processes.
What is the weekly schedule?
The schedule is full time at 40 hours per week.
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form linked in the Links section below. Only applicants who fill out the form will be considered, and applications close on 20 December 2026.
Deadline
โณ 20 December 2026
Links
๐ Application Form: https://forms.gle/m2ChTWHo3PVZZSDg8
๐ Meetball Website: https://www.meetball.fun
