Internship/Work Experience
Have you got some time and want to help drive change across Australia? Maybe you want to run a market stall to help promote the work we're doing? Or maybe you just need some hours for public service... We'd love for you to join the team! Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
Commercial Partnerships Director
Connect purpose-driven businesses with our youth movement. You'll be building relationships with local boutiques, markets and eco-conscious brands, creating win-win partnerships that support our mission while helping partners reach sustainability goals. Perfect for someone who loves networking, has a keen eye for alignment and gets excited about creating meaningful collaborations.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university students.
Volunteer Hiring & Onboarding
I love people, we love people, and we know you love people. You're perfect for this! Ecodia wants to grow, and to do that we need a strong team of core and on-hand volunteers willing to put time and effort into making the Ecodia dream come true. You'd have the pleasure of tracking down these awesome individuals, explaining our mission and vision, and setting them up in their role.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university students.
Ecodia Student Ambassador (Highschool & University)
Be the face of Ecodia at your uni. You'll connect students with opportunities, coordinate campus events and help build our university partnerships. Perfect for energetic students who love bringing people together, spreading good vibes and making sustainability accessible to everyone on campus.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
Impact Quantifier
Turn our good work into meaningful numbers. You'll develop and implement systems to track our environmental and social impact - from water saved through upcycling to community engagement metrics. Perfect for someone who loves data, storytelling and proving that small actions add up to big change. Experience with SDG frameworks and impact measurement is a plus.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
Deputy Director
Be the bridge between our daily operations and big picture vision. You'll work directly with our founder to coordinate teams, manage partnerships and ensure we're staying true to our mission while hitting our targets. Ideal for a natural leader who thrives on turning ideas into action and helping others succeed.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
University Partnership Liaison (University Students Only)
Be the bridge between Ecodia and your university. You'll coordinate student programs across multiple disciplines, manage placements and ensure both students and Ecodia get the most out of every opportunity. Perfect for someone who understands academic requirements, loves mentoring and gets excited about creating meaningful learning experiences that turn theory into real world impact.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university students.
Web Development Team
Build the digital home of our movement. You'll work on our WordPress-based platform, integrating everything from our designer portal to Square payments, while keeping it fast and mobile-friendly. Perfect for tech-savvy folks who can balance functionality with user experience and love making complex systems feel simple.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university students.
WIL & CI Curriculum Coordinator
Shape the next generation of change makers. You'll coordinate our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Community Internship (CI) programs across universities, working with project leads to create meaningful experiences aligned with students' degrees. Ideal for someone who understands both academic requirements and real-world skill development.
Social Media Team Specialist
Help tell our story across platforms while building a movement. You'll create engaging content, manage our community and track what works. From market day stories to impact updates, you'll showcase how we're making sustainability cool. Ideal for creative minds who love both analytics and aesthetics, and understand how to build genuine connections online.
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university students.
Administration Officer
Love to organise people, paper and places? We need a volunteer administration coordinator. Things to do include, keeping our online spaces organised, documenting meetings and events, and creating templates and resources for content and new team members. This is a very relaxed role, and something you can do in your spare time!
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
Community Events Manager
We are constantly looking for ideas and opportunities for events to host/be a part of. You'll need to have a level-head, organisation skills and people skills to really drive this position forward. The people and events you impact will make this all worth it!
Amazing real-world opportunity for work experience, volunteering and unpaid internships for university and high school students.
P.S. Head over to our Instagram @ecodia.au and comment on our pinned Action Network awareness post so we can show grant providers the importance of our work, and so that we can pay you! Interested? Fill out the form below!
Paid Opportunities
Follow your passion, and get paid for it! There are so many opportunities at Ecodia, far beyond what we have listed here. If you don't see a role you're interested in then let us know and we can chat!
Fashion Designer
This is your chance to follow your passion for fashion and make some money! We're looking for young and local fashion designers who are interested in creating upcycled clothing items for us to sell at clothing and boutique stores across Australia. You get 100% of profits, and help us spread awareness for Ecodia!
Amazing real-world opportunity for paid work.
WEb developer
Build the digital home of our movement. You'll work on our WordPress-based platform, integrating everything from our designer portal to Square payments, while keeping it fast and mobile-friendly. Perfect for tech-savvy folks who can balance functionality with user experience and love making complex systems feel simple.
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Extended Role Descriptions
Please reach us at founder@ecodia.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Paid Positions at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
- Build and maintain our e-commerce platform
- Create seamless user experiences for our community
- Develop partner portals for boutiques and designers
- Implement inventory tracking systems
- Collaborate with our design and marketing teams
Available Positions:
- Lead Web Developer
- Frontend Developer
- UI/UX Designer
- Content Management Specialist
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You love coding or designing beautiful interfaces
- You're excited about sustainable tech
- You want to build something meaningful
- You enjoy solving complex problems
- You're keen to grow your portfolio
What's In It For You:
- Lead real development projects
- Build a professional portfolio
- Work with modern tech stack
- Join a team of young changemakers
- Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
- 3-10 hours per week (flexible around your schedule)
- Regular team check-ins
- Project milestone meetings
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding processes
• Manage team communications and schedules
• Support partnership documentation
• Organise team meetings and events
• Help develop operational systems
• Maintain our digital workspace
This Role Might Be For You If:
• You're super organised and detail-oriented
• You love creating efficient systems
• You're great at juggling multiple tasks
• You enjoy supporting teams
• You're tech-savvy with digital tools
• You're passionate about sustainability
What's In It For You:
• Build valuable operational experience
• Develop project management skills
• Learn startup operations
• Join a team of young changemakers
• Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
• 8-10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Regular team catch-ups
• Some event support
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
- Scout and connect with potential boutique partners and stallholders
- Build relationships with corporate sponsors
- Manage our revenue sharing program
- Create impact reports for partners
- Support our existing partner network
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You're great at building genuine connections
- You understand retail and fashion
- You can explain complex ideas simply
- You're excited about sustainable business
- You're comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets
What's In It For You:
- Lead real partnerships from start to finish
- Build an amazing network in sustainable fashion
- Get hands-on experience in business development
- Join a team of young changemakers
- Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
- 8-10 hours per week (flexible around your schedule)
- Regular check-ins with the Ecodia team
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
- Represent Ecodia at university events
- Host pop-up events and sustainable fashion showcases
- Create content for your campus community
- Connect students with Ecodia opportunities
- Help build our university presence
- Share the sustainable fashion message
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You're a current student with good vibes
- You love meeting new people
- You're passionate about sustainability
- You enjoy organising events
- You're active in campus life
What's In It For You:
- Lead real campus initiatives
- Build your event management skills
- Grow your professional network
- Join a team of young changemakers
- Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
- 5-8 hours per week (super flexible around your studies)
- Regular team catch-ups
- Attendance at key campus events
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
• Design and implement volunteer onboarding programs
• Create training materials and welcome packs
• Coordinate with team leaders for role-specific training
• Manage our volunteer recruitment pipeline
• Build our team culture and engagement programs
• Track volunteer progress and satisfaction
• Help develop recognition and certification programs
This Role Might Be For You If:
• You have experience in HR or recruitment
• You love helping people find their path
• You're great at creating systems and processes
• You understand youth engagement
• You're passionate about building communities
• You can balance structure with flexibility
What's In It For You:
• Shape our volunteer experience from the ground up
• Build valuable HR and recruitment experience
• Develop leadership and management skills
• Join a team of young changemakers
• Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
• 8-10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Regular team catch-ups
• Some event attendance
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
• Design structured 12-week WIL programs (1-2 days/week)
• Create 80-hour Community Internship frameworks
• Implement our three-phase learning roadmap:
- Weeks 1-4: Ecodia principles
- Weeks 5-9: Degree-specific work
- Weeks 10-12: Professional development
• Align programs with university requirements
• Ensure SDG integration (especially SDGs 4, 8, and 17)
• Coordinate with project leads and mentors
• Track student progress and outcomes
This Role Might Be For You If:
• You understand university curriculum requirements
• You're passionate about experiential learning
• You can balance academic needs with practical work
• You love developing young talent
• You're organised and systematic
• You're excited about sustainable education
What's In It For You:
• Shape the future of sustainable education
• Build valuable curriculum development experience
• Work with multiple universities
• Join a team of young changemakers
• Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
• 8-10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Regular team catch-ups
• Some university meetings
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
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Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
About Us:
We're Ecodia, and we're building something pretty special - Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. Nothing fancy or ground-breaking yet... but the road less travelled isn't easy, and it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
- Be our main point of contact with your university
- Build relationships with faculty heads and student societies
- Organise pop-up events and sustainable fashion showcases on campus
- Connect students with Ecodia opportunities (think internships, projects, and creative roles)
- Help shape how Ecodia integrates with university life.
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You're currently studying at uni (any degree is cool!)
- You can commit about 5-8 hours per week
- You love chatting with people and building connections
- You get excited about sustainability and social impact
- You're keen to gain real experience in partnership management
What's In It For You:
- Lead real partnerships that make a difference
- Build a solid network across your uni
- Get hands-on experience in sustainability and social enterprise
- Join a team of young changemakers
- Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
- Regular mentoring and skill-building sessions
The Ideal Person/s:
- Is comfortable reaching out to staff and students
- Has decent organisational skills (nothing too crazy, just enough to keep track of conversations and events)
- Brings positive vibes and genuine interest in sustainability
- Can work independently while staying connected with the team
Commitment:
- 3-8 hours per week (flexible around your studies)
- Regular check-ins with the Ecodia team
- Attendance at key campus events
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Positions at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
About Us:
We're Ecodia, and we're building something pretty special - Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. Nothing fancy or ground-breaking yet... but the road less travelled isn't easy, and it's where the best stories are written :)
Available Positions:
1. TikTok Shop Manager
What You'll Do:
- Create engaging TikTok content that drives traffic to our shop
- Manage product launches and collaborations
- Track trends and adapt them to our sustainable fashion message
- Engage with our community through comments and lives
- Create behind-the-scenes content of our boutique partnerships
2. Instagram Content Creator
What You'll Do:
- Create visually stunning content for our feed and stories
- Capture the essence of our pop-up events and university markets
- Design engaging carousel posts about sustainability
- Share authentic behind-the-scenes content
- Collaborate with our student ambassadors for content
3. Reels & Video Content Producer
What You'll Do:
- Create short-form video content across platforms
- Film and edit event coverage
- Produce educational content about sustainable fashion
- Capture stories from our community and partners
- Create trending content with our unique Ecodia twist
4. Community Engagement Manager
What You'll Do:
- Manage DMs and comments across all platforms
- Build relationships with our online community
- Create engaging conversation starters
- Coordinate with student ambassadors
- Track community feedback and insights
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You're creative and love telling stories
- You understand what makes content shareable
- You're passionate about sustainability and fashion
- You can commit to regular content creation
- You love engaging with online communities
- You're keen to build your social media portfolio
What's In It For You:
- Creative freedom to shape our brand voice
- Real hands-on social media experience
- Portfolio building opportunities
- Join a team of young changemakers
- Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
- Regular mentoring and skill-building sessions
The Ideal Person:
- Has experience with social media content creation
- Understands platform-specific best practices
- Brings fresh ideas and creative energy
- Can work independently while staying on brand
- Has good time management skills
Commitment:
- 5-8 hours per week (flexible around your schedule)
- Regular team check-ins
- Content planning sessions
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
• Create engaging alcohol-free community events
• Coordinate live music and entertainment
• Design youth-focused activations
• Manage community art projects
• Develop pre-festival sustainable fashion events
• Create themed pop-ups and showcases
• Build partnerships with local venues
• Lead our events team
This Role Might Be For You If:
• You love bringing communities together
• You're experienced in event management
• You're creative with limited resources
• You understand youth engagement
• You're passionate about sustainability
• You're great at coordinating teams
What's In It For You:
• Lead real community events from start to finish
• Build valuable event management experience
• Create meaningful local impact
• Join a team of young changemakers
• Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
• 8-10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Regular team catch-ups
• Event day attendance
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Volunteer Position at Ecodia - Australia's First Purpose-Driven Eco-District
ABOUT US:
We're Ecodia, and we're building Australia's first purpose-driven eco-district. We're a youth-led movement (16-30) turning sustainable fashion and circular economy from buzzwords into reality. The road less travelled isn't easy, but it's where the best stories are written :)
What You'll Do:
• Support our core leadership team in strategic planning
• Help manage our growing volunteer network (currently 9+ active members)
• Coordinate between different project teams
• Drive our university and commercial partnerships
• Help develop our operational systems
• Guide team leads and project managers
• Support our transition from SPARK to scale
This Role Might Be For You If:
• You have leadership or management experience
• You're passionate about youth-led change
• You're great at developing people
• You understand sustainable business
• You can balance multiple priorities
• You thrive in startup environments
What's In It For You:
• Shape a growing movement from the ground up
• Build valuable leadership experience
• Create real environmental impact
• Join a team of young changemakers
• Potential pathway to paid roles as we grow
Commitment:
• 10-30hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Regular leadership meetings
• Some event attendance
Note: This is a volunteer position aligned with our youth-led movement. While our designers currently receive commission, we're working towards creating more paid opportunities as we grow.
Hey Fashion Changemakers! :)
Want to earn while designing sustainable fashion? We've got something special for you...
🌟 What's the gig?
We're Ecodia, a Sunshine Coast sustainability startup, and we're looking for creative fashion designers who are keen to turn pre-loved clothes into absolute gems! You'll be thrifting, designing, and creating unique pieces that'll be sold at our market stalls across SEQ.
💫 The best bits:
- Keep 70% of your sales (yeah, for real!)
- Complete creative freedom with your designs
- Be part of our 'Meet the Makers' content series
- Join an awesome community of like-minded creatives
- Get your Ecodia certification
- Flexible hours (design whenever inspiration strikes!)
🌿 You'd be perfect if:
- You're passionate about sustainable fashion
- Love getting creative with pre-loved clothes
- Can regularly create new pieces
- Want to make some cash while saving the planet
- Keen to join a community that's actually making a difference
📍 Location: All over QLD!
Do You Share the Ecodian Dream?
We'd love to connect on social media! Drop your handle and make sure to attach your resume.
Help Us, Help you
Help us prove to grant providers that young people and businesses across QLD believe in the mission of the Ecodia Action Network, by commenting on our awareness post on Instagram.
With your help, Ecodia could pay almost every single volunteer we have!
Stay In the Know
You've got so much to offer, let us give you something back. Keep up to date with Ecodia.
Wear the Ecodia dream, Because the future is RIGHTFULLY OURS
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