Vacancies
Executive Director
(Volunteer Role)
We’re hiring a Volunteer Executive Director – Wild Norway
Wild Norway is entering its next growth phase — and we are hiring a volunteer Executive Director to lead the organization’s day-to-day operations and growth.
About Wild Norway
Wild Norway is a volunteer-led nonprofit advancing women in health and life sciences, and addressing the leadership gap that drives today's women’s health gap. While women make up 60–90% of the Norwegian workforce across healthcare, academia, and life sciences, they hold only 13–21% of private leadership roles — an imbalance that directly impacts research, funding, and health outcomes.
We work across the Nordic region in close collaboration with:
Wild in Denmark (funded by Novo Foundation & Lundbeckfonden)
VILDA (Sweden)
Wild Finland
We are also co-developers and ambassadors of the Nordic Charter for Women’s Health 2040, and contribute to broader policy and systems change efforts across the Nordic region.
The Role
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on volunteer Executive Director to lead Wild Norway’s operations, strengthen internal structures, and drive execution across the organization.
Working closely with the board, the ED will take full ownership of leading our team of volunteers and their activities — ensuring stability, progress, and momentum as we scale. A key priority of this role is helping position Wild Norway to secure sustainable funding and transition toward a model that enables remuneration for its team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a team of volunteers across several verticals of activity
Build and maintain operational systems and structure
Collaborate with the board on strategy and priorities
Oversee budgeting and resources together with Treasury
Support and drive efforts toward sustainable funding
Who We’re Looking For
Proven experience leading teams, programs, or nonprofit organizations
Deep commitment to women’s health, leadership, and systems change
Hands-on operator who is also strategic and able to drive results in a volunteer-led environment
Strong communicator and collaborator across stakeholders
Fluent in Norwegian with good working knowledge of the Norwegian health, life sciences, and political ecosystems
Willing and able to make a sustained, reliable commitment to the role
Why Join
This is a high-impact leadership role in a growing organization working at the intersection of leadership, health, and policy.
You will build on an established foundation and reputation, collaborate across the Nordics, and play a key role in shaping how Norway addresses one of its most critical systemic gaps.
Practicalities
Volunteer role (with ambition to move toward a funded model)
Location: Flexible (Oslo preferred)
Apply
Send a short CV and a note about your interest to info@wildnorway.org. If you know someone who should be in this role, please share.
Director of Communications (Volunteer Role)
WiLD Norway is looking for a strategic and experienced Director of Communications to lead and shape our overall communications and positioning. This volunteer leadership role will be instrumental in strengthening WiLD Norway’s visibility, credibility, and influence within the Norwegian life sciences ecosystem. You will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure our communication reflects a deep understanding of the Norwegian health value chain and the political framework surrounding innovation, healthcare, research, and labor.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Positioning:
Develop and lead WiLD Norway’s overall communications strategy.
Position WiLD Norway clearly within the Norwegian health value chain across research, healthcare, industry, and policy.
Ensure messaging reflects current developments in innovation policy, healthcare governance, research frameworks, and labor regulation.
Strengthen WiLD Norway’s credibility as a fact-based and knowledgeable voice in life sciences.
Public Affairs & Ecosystem Awareness:
Translate complex sector and regulatory developments into clear, accessible communication.
Guide how WiLD Norway engages in relevant public and political conversations.
Ensure communications support long-term influence, member growth, and systemic impact.
Team Leadership & Alignment:
Lead the WiLD Norway Communications Team.
Define messaging frameworks and narrative priorities across channels.
Ensure alignment between communications, mentorship, events, ambassador initiatives, and partnerships.
Collaborate closely with Board members and Directors to ensure coordinated delivery.
Brand & Impact:
Safeguard and evolve WiLD Norway’s brand identity and tone.
Oversee performance tracking and continuous improvement of communication efforts.
Ensure communication contributes to member acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and sponsorship credibility.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of the Norwegian health value chain, including public and private actors.
Insight into the political and regulatory frameworks shaping innovation, healthcare, research, and labor.
Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or policy-driven environments.
Ability to translate complex systems into clear and credible messaging.
Experience leading teams or guiding contributors.
Strong writing and communication skills in English. Norwegian is an advantage.
Enthusiasm for WiLD Norway’s mission and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
If you’re excited about shaping the voice and positioning of a growing life sciences community, please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to marlene@wildnorway.org with the subject line: “Volunteer Application: Director of Communications.”
Full Stack Developer
(Volunteer Role)
WiLD Norway is looking for a proactive and skilled Full Stack Developer to help us build, maintain, and scale our website and digital infrastructure. This volunteer technical role will be instrumental in supporting both our community-facing platform and internal operations. You will collaborate with team members across departments to ensure our digital tools are functional, integrated, and scalable as our network continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Website Development & Maintenance:
Develop and maintain WiLD Norway’s website (front and back end).
Improve site performance, accessibility, SEO, and user experience.
Ensure the site is mobile-responsive and regularly updated.
Platform Integration & Automation:
Implement and manage integrations with third-party tools (e.g., CRM, email marketing, event platforms, payment solutions).
Identify and build automation opportunities to support admin and operational workflows.
Technical Strategy & Support:
Collaborate with leadership to understand tech needs and offer scalable solutions.
Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure website security and stability.
Maintain clear documentation of code and systems for continuity.
Qualifications
Experience with full stack development (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, or other relevant technologies).
Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and web hosting environments.
Familiarity with APIs, system integrations, and version control (e.g., Git).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to inclusive design and accessibility best practices.
Enthusiasm for WiLD Norway’s mission and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
If you're excited about using your tech skills for a meaningful cause, please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to chelsea@wildnorway.org with the subject line: "Volunteer Application: Full Stack Developer."
Open Inquiries
We currently have no open positions. However, we are always in need of various kinds of support. If you would like to contribute to our work & team, please send us a short description of your interests / skills, preferably with your CV, to info@wildnorway.org. We reply to all inquiries. Please note that we focus on those individuals, men or women, who are based in Norway.