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ESN Lisboa: Join Us!

Erasmus Student Network: a whole world on its own!

ESN is one of the largest youth associations in Europe, with a mission to enrich society through international students and following the maxim “Students helping Students”. We are present in more than 1000 Higher Education Institutions, and we support more than 350 000 students, all on a voluntary basis (we are more than 18 000 volunteers all over Europe)!

At Erasmus Student Network, our mission is to represent international students and provide opportunities for intercultural environment and personal development. ESN provides its members with an insight into professional life and prepares them to deal with a wide variety of situations.

So if you enjoy experiencing different cultures, are proactive and work well in a team, then the ESN is the right place for you! We are looking for dynamic people, who take initiative and like to be involved in an international environment. Students who want to have a more professional and challenging experience.

At ESN Lisbon we have 9 departments and different areas underlying them, check all the information about each of them below and then check how can you join our amazing family!

Our departments at ESN Lisboa

When you join us, you'll be assigned to a certain department and have a set of responsibilities related to that area. That doesn't mean you will only do events of a certain type or not do events at all because you choose a back office department.
It simply means you'll have the chance to help us with an area you have more knowledge of (or are interested in) while organizing all types of events and getting to know our incredible international community.
Take a look below at the different sections needed to keep ESN Lisboa running and we're sure you'll find your place with us!

Tasks for the Graphic Design Team: Creation of content and campaigns for social media; design of association merchandising; creation of promotional materials for the association and partners; creation of content for the website.

Profile:
  • Proactive and self-initiated;
  • Aesthetic Sense and Creative spirit;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • Responsible and committed;
  • Ability to express ideas through text, drawing, and images;
  • Experience using Canva;
  • Strong writing skills and accuracy in English;
  • Flexible availability (no fixed schedule);
  • Background in Design or Communication/Marketing;
  • Interest in social media, especially Instagram and LinkedIn;
  • Experience with Adobe tools: Illustrator, Photoshop & Lightroom (added value);
  • Web design and SEO knowledge (added value).



Tasks for the Audiovisual Team: Creation of content and campaigns for social media; capturing and editing audiovisual content; creation of promotional materials for the association and partners.

Profile:

  • Proactive and self-initiated;
  • Aesthetic Sense and Creative spirit;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • Responsible and committed;
  • Ability to express ideas through video and sound;
  • Strong writing skills and accuracy in English;
  • Flexible availability (no fixed schedule);
  • Availability (hours not specific);
  • Background in Video Editing or Communication/Marketing
  • Passion and experience in photography;
  • Experience with video recording and editing tools;
  • Interest in social media, especially TikTok and Instagram Reels;
  • Web design and SEO knowledge (added value).

Tasks: Planning, organizing, and coordinating events and initiatives in the areas of Sports, such as hiking, surfing, and sports tournaments, and Trips to various locations in Portugal, like Porto, Coimbra, and Sintra; ensuring that all events and activities run smoothly and knowing how to act in case of incidents; motivating international students to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle through tips and suggestions, as well as introducing them to Portuguese sports culture; participating in internal events and initiatives of the Department and the wider Association.

Profile:
  • Responsible and autonomous;
  • Good organizational and time management skills;
  • Strong communication and social skills;
  • Ability to engage and motivate others;
  • Decision-making and problem-solving abilities;
  • Ability to handle stress and unexpected situations;
  • Availability during weekdays and daytime hours (as most events take place during regular working hours);
  • Passion for sports and nature (ideally with personal experience in practicing sports);
  • Adventurous and energetic personality (added value);
  • Experience in event organization (added value);
  • Knowledge of first-aid (added value);

Tasks: Organizing and coordinating Cultural Events aimed at introducing Portuguese culture to international students and helping them feel integrated into the community and among themselves — examples include Tours and Chill Outs; participating in events promoted by the Department as well as other departments; ensuring events are well organized and engaging; ensuring that international students have a safe space at all events.

Profile:
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Availability to organize and attend events during the daytime and occasionally in the evening;
  • Responsible and committed;
  • Proactive and self-motivated;
  • Strong communication, social, and engagement skills;
  • Teamwork-oriented;
  • Ability to improvise, manage stress, and deal with unexpected situations;
  • Interest in culture and cultural exchange;
  • Fluent oral and written English;
  • Experience organizing events, especially cultural ones (added-value);
  • Experience speaking in front of large groups (added-value);
  • Knowledge of Lisbon (added-value);

Tasks: Planning nighttime and entertainment events aimed at helping international students adapt to Lisbon and integrate into the ESN Lisboa community. Some examples of events we organize include Pubcrawls, Themed Parties, Quizzes, and Karaoke Nights; Main tasks include participating in events promoted by the Department as well as other departments; ensuring the smooth running of events; organizing innovative and dynamic activities; interacting with international students and ensuring the successful execution and organization of all activities.

Profile:
  • Passion for nightlife and social events;
  • Sense of responsibility, able to balance fun with commitment;
  • Proactive and self-driven;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • Outgoing, sociable, and able to energize others;
  • Ability to handle stress and unexpected situations;
  • Availability to organize and attend night events during the week (mandatory);
  • Availability for afternoon events during the week (added value);
  • Strong team player;
  • Fluency in spoken and written English (knowledge of other languages is a plus).

Tasks: Creating and optimizing relevant partnerships for the association and the international students' experience in Lisbon; securing sponsors for major events and projects; developing agreements with partner entities; supporting other departments regarding current partners.

Profile:
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders;
  • Ability to lead meetings and present proposals effectively;
  • Confident in giving presentations;
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills;
  • Entrepreneurial mindset;
  • Willingness to step out of the comfort zone;
  • Eloquence and precision in verbal communication;
  • Excellent writing skills in both Portuguese and English;
  • Background in Public Relations or Management (added value);
  • Experience in partner relations or sponsorship acquisition (added value);

Tasks: Deciding on projects to work on; organizing and planning events; attending events organized by the department; creativity in planning ideas for event execution.

Profile:
  • Comfortable working with disadvantaged groups (such as people experiencing homelessness, the elderly, people with disabilities, as well as animals);
  • Ability to understand different ways to create positive impact in the community;
  • Interest in developing short-, medium-, and long-term projects for international students and/or the local community;
  • Interest in developing short, medium and long-term projects for international students and/or the local community;
  • Energetic, motivated, and driven;
  • Proactive and self-initiated;
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about human, animal, and environmental causes;
  • Strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility;
  • Teamwork-oriented;
  • Fluent oral and written English;
  • Availability during weekdays and working hours;
  • Previous experience with nonprofits, community work, or associations (added value).

Tasks: Promote the smooth functioning, well-being, integration, and motivation of the volunteer team. Organize and lead internal events and team-building activities such as Team Days, TeamBuilding Weekends, Awards Dinner, History Day, ESN Anniversary Gala, among others; hold regular follow-up meetings with members; collaborate in the recruitment and selection process of new members; ensure the creation and distribution of the monthly internal newsletter; manage the birthday calendar; design, create, and deliver end-of-year gifts for members; ensure the department runs smoothly and volunteers remain productive; provide personal and professional development activities for members

Profile:
  • Empathy and a positive, understanding, and supportive attitude;
  • Reliability and punctuality;
  • Mediation skills;
  • Integrity;
  • Flexibility and ability to resolve problems and conflicts constructively;
  • Effective communication;
  • Leadership skills (ability to inspire and guide) and ability to energize the team;
  • Ability to foster a positive and collaborative environment among volunteers;
  • Experience in event organization (added value);
  • Knowledge and/or academic training and/or experience in Human Resources (added value);

Tasks: Establishing, maintaining, and energizing relationships with the International Relations Offices of Higher Education Institutions in Lisbon, Student Associations, Parish Councils, Municipal Councils, and other relevant bodies; delivering Welcome Sessions for incoming students during Welcome Days organized by Lisbon’s universities; promoting mobility programs by facilitating Outgoing Sessions for higher education students preparing for mobility and for secondary school students through the “Erasmus in Schools” sessions; participating in the ESN Lisboa Podcast.

Profile:
  • Proactivity, dynamism and flexibility;
  • Ability to communicate appropriately in formal settings;
  • Strong networking skills;
  • Confidence in public speaking;
  • Good organizational and planning skills;
  • Solid knowledge of mobility programs (added value);
  • Proficient in spoken and written Portuguese and English;
  • Availability during mornings and/or afternoons (working hours);

Tasks: Assist the section in IT-related areas; develop internal projects, optimize and maintain the website; resolve software and/or hardware technical issues; introduce new technologies to ensure the section's development; participate in the national and international IT community.

Profile:
  • Knowledge and interest in IT, especially frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (or other frameworks);
  • Experience with Node.js (added value), Drupal (added value);
  • Experience in developing mobile applications for Android and/or iOS;
  • Proactive and responsible;
  • Motivated to learn;
  • Good time management skills;

How to join us?

Every year, we have two main recruitment periods: in January and August. When the recruitment period opens we'll anounce everything in our socials (especially Instagram and Linkedin) and obviously here as well. Stay tuned!

The recruitment period is open until August 16th, 2025 (11:59 PM)! Click the button bellow and fill the form to join us!

Doubts?

If any questions arise along the way, don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at recrutamento@esnlisboa.org with "Recruitment Autumn 2025" in the subject.