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Volunteers wanted! Job vacancy at the Sustainability Office

29.08.2023 -

The Sustainability Office at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has two student positions (m/f/d) to fill, starting on 1 October 2026. The positions involve a working week of 20 to 30 hours per month and are fixed-term for one year – with the possibility of extension.

 

Entry requirements:

  • An interest in and knowledge of sustainability and climate protection (in higher education institutions) 

  • An interest in communication and public relations relating to sustainability issues

     

  • Skills in using software for creating graphics (Adobe, Canva, etc.) – ideally, knowledge of content management (Egotec)

     

  • Previous experience in event coordination

     

  • Ability to work as part of a team, 

    creativity and the ability to take the initiative

     

  • Availability for on-site work (in Magdeburg, at the OVGU) and flexibility with working hours
  • Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
  • At least one year remaining at the OVGU

 

Responsibilities:

  • Managing the online presence (website, Instagram channel, LinkedIn, etc.) of the Sustainability Office and the KlimaPlanReal-intensified project (e.g. creating texts, photos and graphics)

     

  • Designing leaflets, posters and other printed materials

     

  • Co-ordinating events such as the Eco-Social University Days, the Progressive Induction Week and other events (concept, preparation, implementation, and, where applicable, accounting and documentation)

     

  • Assistance with research and administrative tasks as required

 

If you have any questions regarding the content of the advertised role, please contact Silke Rühmland by email: silke.ruehmland@ovgu.de.

Please send your full application (including a covering letter, CV and relevant academic transcripts) as a single PDF file, with the subject line: ‘Application for a support role’, to: nachhaltigkeit@ovgu.de.

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