join our team
Are you our new team member? oikos International is regularly looking for passionate individuals who want to help empower students to integrate sustainability in economics and management education and society.
why volunteer at oikos?
As a volunteer at oikos International, you are important factor to the impact we create as an organization and a global community by supporting project teams or directly contributing to the projects at hand. Your personal preferences, skills and talents will shape your own experience and our expectations when it comes to finding your role in the team. As a volunteer you will not only support us in driving our mission forward, but also build your professional experience through learning by doing with a glimpse into what it’s like to work with purpose.
value of volunteering
Hands-on experience in an international, impact-driven community
Skill development in your chosen area of expertise
A global network of changemakers
Access to a leadership coach for your personal or professional growth (per request)
Personalized recommendation letter from the co-president (that actually reflects you)
Freedom to explore your own creative ideas, with support and feedback
find your role
There are a number of roles that you can have as a volunteer for oikos International. Here you have the overview of the specific roles for which we’re currently seeking fresh energy in our team. When you’ve found the one you’d like to see yourself in, click the button below to apply!
📍 Remote | ⏰ 3–5 hrs/week | 🌎 International Team
Are you someone who feels the vibe of a community and knows how to turn it into powerful stories and visuals?
We’re looking for a creative mind to join our Communications Circle and help us bring the in-between moments of oikos to life.
This role isn’t about reporting on events. It’s about storytelling. Your content will build bridges between our people, values, and vision on our social media and website.
🎥 What happens behind the scenes at oikos?
💬 What connects our chapters, alumni, and supporters emotionally?
🌱 What does it look like when systems change is alive and real?
What You’ll Do
- Create engaging visual content & micro-stories for social media (Instagram and LinkedIn) and oikos website.
- Capture the energy, culture, and quirky beauty of the oikos ecosystem
- Discover new ways to communicate “what’s happening” in our international network
- Help us experiment, grow, and connect better with chapters, alumni & curious onlookers
We’d Love to Work With Someone Who:
- Is from an oikos chapter (or has strong alignment with our mission)
- Has some background in marketing or communications Is a fast learner and curious about oikos’ deeper purpose
- Is proactive, self-organized, and reliable
- Feels at home with Canva, visuals, and words
- Great English skills
📅 Commitment
- ~3–5 hrs/week Includes: 30-min weekly check-in
- 2–3 hours creative/content work
- Occasional full-team meetings
no role? no problem.
If none of the listed roles fits your personal profile or interest, but you’re inspired by our mission and have ideas, energy, or talents you’d like to offer, there is still place for you in our team! Apply by filling the form and tell us how you’d like to get involved — even if there’s no specific opening that fits (yet), we’re happy to consider your application and find how you can best engage with us!
have questions?
Whether it’s about application process, specifics about a role or general expectations and commitments of volunteers, we’re happy to answer all your questions!
Send us an email at: info@oikos-international.org