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Exciting opportunity to lead SGAC as Executive Director

Exciting opportunity to lead SGAC as Executive Director2023-07-14T12:50:29+02:00

Exciting opportunity to lead SGAC as Executive Director

Join the SGAC Leadership as our next Executive Director! This full-time, high-level, in-person role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the Acting Executive Director and gain invaluable experience as you transition into a potential future role as the Executive Director.

About SGAC

SGAC is an international non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organisation with more than 25,000 members worldwide, which represents university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. The organisation was born out of the UNISPACE III recommendations in 1999 and has strong relationships with the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs and the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Summary

The SGAC Executive Director is a full-time, time-intensive and highly-rewarding role. The Executive Director leads the planning and execution of the strategy behind SGAC, driving workforce development by inspiring students and young professionals, and offering them a platform to discuss key issues of the space industry, interact with space leaders, and share their views about the future of the space sector.

The role of the SGAC Executive Director is to support building and managing all of SGAC’s global partnerships with entities in fields including space education, space science, business, and student engagement, that can help SGAC achieve its mission and objectives.

Upon selection, the candidate will assume the temporary role of Deputy Executive Director for a trial period of 3 months, working closely with our current Acting Executive Director. Subject to the successful completion of this trial period and a satisfactory performance review, the person will transition into the role of the Executive Director with the responsibilities, benefits and duties listed below. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The SGAC Executive Director is responsible for a broad range of activities in the organisation that are crucial to its day-to-day operation. This person will:

  • Support the Co-Chairs on strategic issues and management of the organisation, including preparing and executing SGAC’s Strategic Plan
  • Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the SGAC office and staff. This includes providing strategic decision-making and direction for the organisation together with the SGAC Co-Chairs, from developing and executing SGAC’s short and medium-term strategic plan to day-to-day decision-making throughout the whole organisation.
  • Be the main point of liaison between the SGAC office and SGAC’s global event managers, including managing matters related to sponsorship, coordination, and strategic thinking
  • Lead the official representation of the SGAC at events and meetings, in external communication to our partners, sponsors, stakeholders, and the general public, and internally to our staff, teams, boards, volunteers, and members, including in all the activities related to UNOOSA and COPUOS and build on our relationship with the Director General and the Secretariat 
  • Lead and manage the teams directly reporting and accountable to the Executive Director, including, but not limited to, the Regional Partnership Managers, the Regional and Local Events Team, and the SGAC Global Events Managers. This includes:
  • Leading the SGx Managers in the coordination of SGx and ensure proper representation of SGAC at SATELLITE held yearly in Washington, DC
  • Lead the Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF) Managers in the coordination of SGFF and ensure proper representation of SGAC at the Space Symposium held yearly in Colorado Springs
  • Lead the Space Generation Congress (SGC) Managers in the coordination of SGC and ensure proper representation of SGAC at the International Astronautical Congress
  • Expand the reputation, role, and involvement of SGAC in the global space sector
  • Seek and maintain collaborations with industry organisations, space agencies, government, and academia to secure resources and support for SGAC to achieve its mission and objectives. This includes acting as the final decision-maker for business decisions within SGAC, including but not limited to reviewing and finalise the closure of key SGAC collaborations and partnership opportunities.
  • Inform and consult the SGAC Advisory Board, Honorary Board, and the U.S. Board of Directors on strategic and governance matters, including preparing documentation for their meetings
  • Ensure and coordinate with the Treasurer to prepare the SGAC Annual Budget, and meet all necessary financial reporting and compliance requirements in accordance with all relevant jurisdictions
  • Attend the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Spring Meetings and Bureau Meetings and ensure proper representation of SGAC
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual General Assembly and attend the General Assembly
  • Keep abreast of relevant trends and best practices in young professionals and student engagement

This position reports to the SGAC Co-Chairs and works under the supervision of the SGAC Acting Executive Director. Specific deliverables and milestones for the role will be determined in the contract for this position.

Benefits

  • An annual net salary of up to 30,000 EUR depending on experience at the Deputy Executive Director Level. The salary may be increased should the selected candidate be promoted to the role of Executive Director
  • Two annual performance-based bonuses equivalent to a month’s salary each
  • A travel budget of up to 10,000 EUR for travel expenses and per diem according to our Staff Travel Policy to represent SGAC at conferences and events across the world, including but not limited to the International Astronautical Congress, the Space Symposium, SATELLITE, International Astronautical Federation Spring Meetings
  • SGAC is a registered employer in Austria. All SGAC employees are hired under standard Austrian contracts that allow for access to Austrian services related to social security and healthcare.
  • For candidates not already based in Austria, a small relocation budget may be made available
  • Attendance to UN Events such as UN COPUOS meetings and other Vienna events as a leader of the SGAC Delegation
  • Opportunities to network closely with current, high-level international space sector leaders
  • Special opportunities to contribute to SGAC’s briefings to the United Nations and other industry, agency, and academic organisations in the international space sector
  • Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
  • Unparalleled leadership opportunity and platform to lead teams from around the globe, building leadership and management skills that are directly translatable to your career
  • Contribute to the growth and sustainability of the organisation, in particular to SGAC’s brand and image on the international stage

Necessary Qualifications

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and between 18 and 33 years old at the time of the recruitment
  • Citizenship of a UN member or observer state located in the region (as listed in the SGAC bylaws)

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business development, space science, international relations, or a related field
  • At least 3-5 years of prior experience in business development, fundraising, youth development, international relations, and/or in a space-related field
  • Experience and familiarity with SGAC are preferred
  • Experience and familiarity with the space sector and its stakeholders are a plus

Skills and Qualities:

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels within an organisation, including high-level representatives from industry, government, academia, and agencies
  • Strong communication skills with experience in public speaking and in communicating with audiences with a diversity of backgrounds and experience
  • Cross Cultural and Communication Awareness: Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with people from various international and cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to be responsive to communication, with fast response times in email and other forms of communication
  • Proven success in meeting deadlines, with the ability to work independently and lead teams under pressure during fast-turnaround needs. Project Management experience is a plus
  • Ability to lead and manage large teams, with experience in leading volunteering teams is a plus
  • Ability to manage conflicts and challenging situations
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with computer and cloud applications, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, WordPress, Slack, Ninja Forms, Zapier, Mailchimp, Zoom, and G-Suite, are required
  • Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty

Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to be based in Vienna, Austria, and be able to travel internationally for about 30% of the time. SGAC will be able to sponsor the work permit of a qualified applicant. 

Time Commitment

This is a full-time paid position requiring some availability on evenings and weekends. As the organisation is volunteer-run and our volunteers are based across time zones all over the world, sometimes it will be required to adjust the working hours to meet organisational needs, and also to contribute more than a typical “9-to-5” office environment and 40-hour work week to meet deadlines. Passion for what SGAC does is key to the organisation’s success! 

Selection Process

A search committee comprised of the following members will be involved in the selection and interviewing of candidates:

  • The SGAC Co-Chairs
  • The SGAC Acting Director
  • Two SGAC Advisory Board Member
  • One SGAC Regional Coordinator
  • Two SGAC Executive Committee Members 

The recommendation of the search committee will be taken into account by the SGAC Co-Chairs to determine the selection of the Executive Director.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your application to Hamza Hameed, SGAC Chair, and Antonino Salmeri, SGAC Co-Chair, at [email protected] with the following documents as attachments:

  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages) (Indicate Nationality and Date of Birth)
  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)
  • Contact information of 3 references
  • Recommendation letters are a plus

Only complete applications which are submitted in a timely manner will be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Contact

In case you have any questions pertaining to the position or application process, do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

Join SGAC as Finance Comptroller and Finance Event & Scholarship Associate2025-05-07T15:17:54+02:00

SGAC is looking for two professionally qualified and motivated young volunteers to join our Finance Team in two exciting positions: 

1) Finance Comptroller (new),
2) Finance Event & Scholarship Associate (join team of 2).

Under the direction and supervision of the SGAC Treasurer, these positions will be in charge of facilitating the financial soundness of SGAC, enabling the success of our events all over the world, undertaking finance and accounting related activities, and facilitating the issuance of impactful scholarships to bright young minds in need of support. 

Deadline for applications: May 31st, 23:59 Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Responsibilities:

The Finance Comptroller and Events & Scholarships Associate will work in cooperation with and under the supervision of the SGAC Treasurer to ensure SGAC’s finances are managed in compliance with legal obligations and the internal policies of the organisation. Day to day operations include monitoring the financial viability of SGAC events all over the world, training SGAC volunteers on financial and budgetary aspects, as well as budgeting and accounting processes for the broader organisation.

All members of the SGAC Finance Team will be responsible for the following main tasks:

  • Working closely with the SGAC Regional & Local Events Team, as well as SGAC Event Managers, to ensure the smooth organisation and conduct of SGAC events all over the world
  • Reviewing scholarship reimbursement requests and liaising with scholarship winners as needed
  • Creating standardised budgets, invoicing forms, and other financial templates
  • Operating finance tools and keeping financial records under control
  • Organising and hosting training sessions for SGAC members on financial and budgetary aspects of their activities, including through the creation of relevant video tutorials
  • Participating in regular meetings with the SGAC Treasurer to monitor progress and executing relevant action items resulting from such meetings.

Events & Scholarships Associate will:

  • Support local and regional event teams with handling their budgets, and
  • Enable SGAC members to attend events through scholarships by facilitating quick turnaround times when it comes to reimbursements of their claims.

The Deputy Treasurer will: 

  • Assist the Treasurer in coordinating SGAC’s budgeting activities and setting financial targets aligned with organizational strategy
  • Monitor global financial performance, maintaining clean and categorized financial records to support FP&A and decision-making across SGAC operations
  • Identify financial trends and operational inefficiencies to recommend cost savings or revenue growth opportunities
  • Support the preparation and submission of tax documents and compliance filings

All members of the SGAC Finance Team work under the direction and supervision of the Treasurer and under the oversight of the SGAC Chairs. The work of the Treasurer is undertaken in close collaboration with the SGAC Executive Director. 

Estimated time commitment: 5 – 10 hours a month

Necessary Qualifications (Finance Team)

The Treasurer has to be an SGAC member and below 34 years of age at the start of the position.
Further requirements include the following:

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced international  environment and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of work
  • Proven experience with team working, especially in a multidisciplinary and multicultural fashion
  • Strong working knowledge of key remote working tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft applications
  • Professional fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English. Knowledge of German is a plus
  • Proven experience with and/or education in creating budgets and standardised templates
  • Familiarity with the space and non-profit sectors and experience in event management are a plus

Preferred Qualifications (Comptroller)

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and expertise in spreadsheet functions
  • Preference will be given to skilful candidates with demonstrated experience in managing the financial activities of a non-profit organisation

Benefits

Volunteers in this position will get exposed to SGAC sponsors and partners across the entire space sector, from industry to space agencies and academia, significantly enhancing their management skills and international network. Members of the SGAC Finance Team will also work closely with key young space leaders within SGAC’s Executive Committee, as well as SGAC Event Managers and scholarship winners from all over the world, boosting their involvement in key decision making within SGAC.

Please note that all advertised roles are volunteer, unpaid positions with an estimated commitment of 5-10 hours per month. Active members of SGAC teams are considered for nomination for SGAC Scholarships and Awards, including fee waivers or discounts for SGAC event fees.

General benefits of the two positions include:

  • Closely working with space sector leaders and SGAC event managers from around the world
  • Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career
  • Having a significant impact on SGAC’s image on the international stage
  • Contributing to the growth and sustainability of the organisation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application by 31 March 2024 with the following documents as attachments:

  •  A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Timeline for applications

Applications open: 

 06 May
Applications close:  31 May
Review of Applications:    1 June – 22 June
Online Interviews for Select Pool of Applicants:  23 June – 06 July
Announcement of Successful Applicant: 
 ~13 July

Selection Process:

A search committee comprised of the following members will be involved in the selection and interviewing of candidates:

The SGAC Co-Chairs, The SGAC Executive Director , The SGAC Treasurer

Contact

In case you have any questions pertaining to the position or application process, do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] & [email protected]

 

[SGC-IAC] SGC Art Competition 20252025-05-05T16:27:53+02:00

Art Competition Scholarship – SGC 2025

Calling all creatives! SGAC invites artists from all walks of life to share their vision of space through art. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor or musician, we want your help in inspiring the next generation of space leaders through your work.

Thanks to the generous donation of a SGAC Alumnus, SGAC will bring one student or young professional to attend the to attend the 23rd Space Generation Congress (25 – 27 September, 2025) and the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) (29 September – 3 October, 2025) in Sydney, Australia.

Application Deadline: 1 June 2025, 23:59 GMT

Award

The award will support one student or young professional to attend the following events in Sydney, Australia:

  • 23rd Space Generation Congress: 25 – 27 September, 2025
  • 76th International Astronautical Congress: 29 September – 3 October, 2025

The grant will be provided as total or partial reimbursement to cover:

  • Round trip travel costs to Sydney, Australia via economy airfare
  • Lodging at the official SGC hotel, or equivalent
  • Visa costs (if any)
  • Space Generation Congress registration fee
  • International Astronautical Congress registration fee
  • Local transportation
  • Meals

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to complete the Scholarship Submission Form at the bottom, including your artwork, by 1 June 2025, 23:59 GMT.

Theme

Your submission should explore one or both of the following themes:

  • IAC 2025 Theme: Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth
  • SGC 2025 Theme: Next-Gen Space Leaders: Innovating an Equitable and Sustainable Access to Space for the Future

Accepted Forms of Art

  • Physical Visual Art: paintings, drawings, or sculptures (please no metaverse or purely digital artwork).
  • Musical Performance or Work: original compositions or interpretations (must be your own performance/work).
  • While we encourage original creations, you may submit a previously completed piece if it fits the theme.

Selection Criteria

Works will be evaluated based on:

  • Relevance to the theme
  • Artistic impact and originality
  • Thoughtfulness of the artist statement
  • Creative storytelling and emotional connection
  • We can’t wait to see how you interpret space through your eyes, hands, and heart. Join us in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future in space—one brushstroke, note, or click at a time.

Guidelines

Eligibility

  • This application is strictly open to young professionals and students between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of the event.
  • Open to all artists worldwide — you do not need a career or background in the space industry (in fact, we’d love to win you over!).
  • Art can have been previously submitted to another SGAC competition and can have won previous competitions, except SGAC art competitions. 
  • All submissions shall be original creations.
  • Limited to one artistic contribution created by a single artist. 
  • All submissions shall be made using the online form provided. Any submissions after the deadline will not be considered. The Selection Committee reserves the right to extend the competition deadline.
  • If you used AI tools in any part of the creative process, please declare it and include a brief explanation of how AI was used.
  • By submitting your artwork you are affirming your availability to attend SGC and IAC 2025 in person. 
  • The language of all submissions must be in English.
  • Each submission should include the following:
    • Name and contact info of the artist
    • Title and short description of the artwork. Include the medium of the artwork. (limited to 200 words or 1-minute video)
    • Artwork as a (printable) high-quality file (.png or .pdf for example) or music performance as video link

In the interest of spreading opportunities to more members, previous Nebula Award winners are not eligible for this scholarship. SGAC reserves the right to prioritize applicants who have not recently received another SGAC scholarship of a similar nature. “Recently” is defined as having received a travel grant in the past 2 years, in the same category (either international or regional/national) as this posted award. 

Submission

  1. The application shall be submitted via the Scholarship Submission Form. 
  2. The language of all submissions shall be English.
  3. Upload a visual or audio representation of your artwork (image or recording).
  4. Bring the original physical artwork to SGC 2025, where it will be presented to the global space community.
  5. Submit a written or recorded artist statement (verbal or written) explaining the purpose and message of your piece in relation to the theme.
  6. SGAC has the right to extend and/or cancel the competition.

Responsibilities of the Winner

Be aware! This scholarship is meant to mainly support attendants to the SGC. Paper presentations, or any other commitments for IAC are not a requirement.  

Responsibilities

  • Attend the entire 23rd Space Generation Congress and 76th International Astronautical Congress
  • Support the running of the 23rd Space Generation Congress. These tasks offer great opportunities such as being the rapporteur of a 23rd Space Generation working group and helping with writing a group report.
  • Contribute to the SGC 2025 final report
  • Submit a short video (1 min) and 1-page report (excluding pictures) describing their experience at the 23rd Space Generation Congress for inclusion on the SGAC website, newsletter or social media and that of our partners. Example of content: speakers that were particularly interesting, group discussions that stood out or other event highlights.

Reimbursement

  • The award will be paid out after the 23rd Space Generation Congress and the 76th International Astronautical Congress, no later than 30 days after fulfillment of all responsibilities.
  • The scholarship award reimbursement is conditioned on the awardee fulfilling the scholarship requirements not later than November 18th, 2025.
  • In case the winner receives funding for SGC or IAC by any other organisation, the Scholarships Coordinators shall be informed. If the applicants don’t inform the Scholarships Coordinators, SGAC holds the right to not reimburse the winning author. SGAC aims to reduce the number of double scholarships and will work with the winners to develop a solution in these cases.
  • Applicants are advised to not engage any expenses until they have formal confirmation that the competition has been awarded. The SGAC is not liable for any expenses incurred by applicants in any case where a competition is not awarded, or in excess of the value of the awarded grant.
  • Reimbursements will follow the SGAC Scholarships Travel Policy & Reimbursement Guidelines. Please make sure to consult the Guidelines before incurring in expenses. Please, note that on top of the items mentioned in the SGAC Scholarships Reimbursement guidelines, this scholarship also covers local transport and meals.

Please visit SGAC scholarships Reimbursement Form for the reimbursement form and additional information on the reimbursement process.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

  1. By submitting your work, you agree to grant the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License. This confirms that you hold the copyrights to your work, with SGAC being allowed to display your work on its website, social media, and other web, digital, and print related platforms, on which you will be attributed.
  2. By submitting your work, you confirm that you have read and understood the SGAC Code of Conduct, and that your work is in line with the spirit of all SGAC Governance Policies.
  3. By submitting your work, you guarantee the originality of your work, confirm that you hold all the copyrights to this work, and confirm that your work does not breach any copyrights held by any other parties. You additionally agree to indemnify SGAC in the case of any copyright claims against your submitted piece of work by any other parties.

You agree that SGAC reserves the exclusive right to determine the works which are displayed on its platforms. SGAC shall also be the sole determiner of the amount of time a work shall be displayed.

Liability

  1. Organisers shall not be responsible in the event that SGC 2025 and/or IAC 2025 is cancelled. 
  2. Organisers shall not be responsible in the event that the award winner fails to attend SGC 2025 and/or IAC 2025 or is unable to under extenuating circumstances; in such a case the award offer shall become void.
  3. Organisers shall not be responsible in the event that the award winner cannot obtain any necessary travel documents (visas etc). If such required documents are not obtained prior to planned travel, the award shall become void.
  4. The award is non-transferable and not valid for another event or individual.
  5. Following the Reimbursement Guidelines, in the event that event or travel cannot take place due to unforeseeable circumstances (force majeure), including but not limited to illness, death, or weather, the Scholarship Holder will be responsible to try to recover costs through any available travel insurance or trip cancellation insurance. SGAC may reimburse the remaining amount not covered by insurance.

Schedule

Entries Accepted

Now!

Submission deadline

1st June 2025 23:59 GMT

Winners Notified

22nd June 2025

23rd Space Generation Congress

25 – 27 September, 2025

76th International Astronautical Congress

29 Sept. –  3 Oct., 2025

Contact

For any questions, please refer to SGAC Scholarships Team ([email protected]).

[SGC-IAC 2025] Global Rising Star2025-05-05T14:37:48+02:00

The SGAC Global Rising Star Award facilitates the attendance of space leaders from emerging countries at the Space Generation Congress (SGC) and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The winners will be representing the overall SGAC diversity, which brings unique and insightful firsthand perspectives to the SGC and IAC and back to their communities. 

The winners will receive an award to attend the following events:

The scholarship grant will fully or partially cover the round-trip travel costs to Sydney, Australia, accommodation, visa costs, and the registration fees for both events, in accordance with the SGAC Scholarship Reimbursement Policy. The exact amount of the travel grant dedicated to each winner will be communicated to the winners in their acceptance email. In total, USD $12,000 will be split up between 4-6 winners. The winners will be presented with an award certificate during the SGC.

Application Deadline: 1st of June 2025 23:59 GMT 

How to Apply?

This scholarship shall foster outstanding individuals from the different SGAC regions that have shown leadership skills, and engagement in their local community and within SGAC. Applications for the Scholarship are accepted at the bottom of this page (Please log in to the website or register as a member to see the application form).

You will be asked to provide two 1-minute videos to answer to the following questions:

  • Please describe how you are contributing to the space sector in general and in your local community, and if selected for this scholarship, how do you plan to relay the knowledge you will gain in these events to your local community? (Max. 1 minute)
  • Do you have a specific project you would like to pitch at these events? If not, which is your main drive and motivation to attend the events? And, why should you be selected and receive financial support for these events? (Max. 1 minute)

Guidelines

Eligibility

  1. The scholarship is open to all students and young professionals from any UN Member or observer State. Participants must be eligible SGAC members (registered on the SGAC website) between the age of 18 to 35 (inclusive) as of the 25th of September, 2025.
  2. Competition judges and organisers are ineligible for the award.

In the interest of giving opportunities to more members, SGAC reserves the right to prioritize applicants who have not recently received another SGAC scholarship of a similar nature. “Recently” is defined as having received a travel grant in the past two years, in the same category (either international or regional/national) as this posted award. International awards include scholarships for international events such as SGC/IAC, SGFF, and Space Symposium, while regional/national awards refer to events, such as the Space Generation Workshops (SGW), national space generation events (SG[country]), or other regional or national conferences. In the event that the SGC 2024 is cancelled, this scholarship will not be counted as an international travel grant, and winners are eligible to apply for another travel grant within the next two years.

Submission

  1. The language of all submissions must be English.
  2. Applicants will submit their application through the Scholarships Submission Form.
  3. CVs will be uploaded to our application form. Format should be PDF or DOCX and no larger than 10 MB.
  4. Any submissions after the deadline will not be considered.

Responsibilities of the Winner

  1. The winners will be responsible for assisting with running the Space Generation Congress if necessary, acting as rapporteur for their discussion group, assisting with the compilation of the SGC final report, and attending the IAC.
  2. Winners will be asked to record a video about their experience at SGC and IAC, which may be showcased in the SGAC newsletter, social media, or website.
  3. Represent SGAC at the SGAC booth at IAC at assigned time slots.

Reimbursement

  1. The award will be paid out after the event and upon fullfilment of all requirements in a suitable manner, as determined by the scholarship coordinators, including any report submissions and submissions of expense claims. 
  2. The scholarship award reimbursement is conditioned on the awardee fulfilling the scholarship requirements not later than November 16th 2025.
  3. If applicants receive funding for the 2025 SGC and/or the 76th IAC from any other organization, the scholarship coordinators must be informed. If applicants do not inform the scholarship coordinators, SGAC reserves the right to refuse reimbursement to the applicants if they become winners. SGAC aims to reduce the number of double scholarships and will work with the winners to develop a solution in these cases.
  4. Reimbursements will follow the SGAC Scholarships Travel Policy & Reimbursement Guidelines. Applicants are advised not to incur any expenses until they have formal confirmation that the grant has been awarded. SGAC is not liable for any expenses incurred by applicants in any case where competition is not awarded, or in excess of the value of the awarded grant.

Please visit SGAC scholarships Reimbursement Form for the reimbursement form and additional information on the reimbursement process.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

  1. By submitting an entry, applicants agree to permit SGAC to mention their names, affiliations, and headshot picture in connection with the scholarship.

Liability

  1. Organizers will not be responsible in the event that the 23rd SGC and/or 76th IAC is cancelled. SGAC will not reimburse the winners, even if they have already incurred expenses.
  2. SGAC will not be responsible in the event that the award winner fails to attend the 23rd SGC and/or 76th IAC. In this case, the award offer will become void.
  3. SGAC will not be responsible in the event that the award winner is not able to obtain the necessary travel documents to attend the events. If the documents are required but not obtained, the award offer will become void.
  4. The award is not transferable to another event or individual.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a panel composed of the SGAC Leadership, and Scholarship Team Members.

The evaluation will be made based on the following criteria:

  • Contribution to SGAC and the the local and global space community: involvement in SGAC, research, help to other students/young professionals, involvement in other space organizations, etc. (35%)
  • Motivation, project/main drive to attend the events (35%)
  • CV (20%)
  • Country of residence and access to opportunity (10%)

We look forward to your contribution and thank you for taking part in this space endeavor!

Schedule

Entries Accepted

Now!

Submission deadline

1st June 2025 23:59 GMT

Winners Notified

22nd June 2025

23rd Space Generation Congress

25 – 27 September, 2025

76th International Astronautical Congress

29 Sept. –  3 Oct., 2025

Contact

For any questions regarding this scholarship, please email the Scholarships Team at [email protected].

Apply!

Applications to scholarships are available to SGAC members only. 

Please log in or register to complete your application to this scholarship.

SGAC is looking for a Co-Lead for the STEA Project Group2025-04-30T10:30:26+02:00

SGAC is looking for a volunteer to become Co-Lead of the Space Technology for Earth Applications Project Group. The new Co-Lead will work with one other Co-Lead to run the Project Group, and will report to the Project Group Coordination Team of SGAC.

Deadline for applications: 25 May 2025

About the Space Technology for Earth Applications Project Group

The Space Technology for Earth Applications project group was founded in 2019 to address the intersection of space-based technology and sustainable development by giving students and young professionals from all over the world equal access to hands-on experiences as well as a professional network. Our activities focus on a variety of societal challenges including climate change adaptation, disaster management, environmental monitoring, urban planning and pollution mapping. In collaborative project work and capacity-building efforts with local partners, we utilize the immense potential of space technology and apply innovative analysis methods such as deep learning to extract actionable information and to support non-trivial decision-making.

For more information on the group’s projects and activities please check the PG webpage.

Responsibilities

SGAC encourages Project Group Co-Leads to take personal initiative within their roles to:

  • Recruit new members to join the Project Group and mentor Project Group members
  • Spread the enthusiasm for peaceful space activities through the work of their groups
  • Prepare the annual work plan of the Project Group at the start of the year based on input from members
  • Communicate regularly with their fellow Project Group Co-Leads to update each other on plans and activities, and to coordinate collaborative efforts of the working group
  • Assist with and coordinate the activities of the team
  • Communicate with members all over the world, in different time zones (International leadership)
  • Represent SGAC at conferences and venues on the topics relating to the Project Group
  • Prepare the Project Group’s annual report and intermediate updates to the Project Group Coordinators together with their fellow Co-Lead

Project Group Co-Leads can form subteams as part of the Project Group and delegate tasks to relevant team leads within their teams. They may also request mentors from the SGAC community to advise their members.

Project Group Co-Leads will report to the Project Group Coordinators Morgane Lecas and Joshua Critchley-Marrows, and will also interact with the Co-Leads of other Project Groups for collaborations.

Estimated time commitment: On average 3 – 5 hours per week

Necessary Qualifications

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age at the time of appointment
  • Be a citizen of a United Nations Member State
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old during the appointment
  • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork experience
  • Possess good communication skills in English and preferably in other United Nations official languages
  • Ideally have a good understanding of the topic of the Project Group
  • Ideally have knowledge of the United Nations (UN) organisation and its objectives, preferably have hands-on experience with youth projects and space-related projects
  • Have enough time at one’s disposal to successfully be able to commit to the group’s activities and maintain regular communication with their fellow Co-Lead and Project Group Coordinators, as well as the members of the group

Project Group Co-Leads are appointed for a term of two years, and may serve two consecutive terms. Project Group Co-Leads may serve a maximum of 2 terms. The position will have a probationary period of 3 months.

Benefits

This is your chance to help shape the future of our organisation. You get to:

  • Attend international conferences and invitation to join UN COPUOS meetings as an SGAC representative
  • Interact with senior-level leaders in the international space sector
  • Work with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
  • Work with space policy experts
  • Access relevant space policy materials, documents, magazines, etc.
  • Possibly be nominated for SGAC leadership awards
  • Benefit from SGAC discounts on event registration for team members

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application by 25 May 2025 with the following documents as attachments:

  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application Timeline

Applications Open: Now
Applications Close: 25 May 2025
Review of Applications: 26 May – 17 June 2025
Invitation to Interview: 18 – 25 June 2025
Announcement of Outcome: 6 July 2025

 

Co-Lead for Space Medicine and Life Sciences Project Group2025-04-30T10:23:42+02:00

SGAC is looking for a volunteer to become Co-Lead of the Space Medicine and Life Sciences Project Group. The new Co-Lead will work with one other Co-Lead to support the activities of the Project Group, and will report to the Project Group Coordination Team of SGAC.

Deadline for applications: 25 May 2025

About the Space Medicine and Life Sciences Project Group

The Space Medicine and Life Sciences (SMLS) Project Group aims to provide an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary platform for young professionals with an interest in space biomedical science.

This group endeavours to provide a conduit for students and young professionals to engage in the ongoing debates in the space medical sector; to optimise human health on Earth, low-Earth orbit and beyond. By fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the space sector (exemplified by the United Nations, national space agencies, commercial spaceflight organisations, academic institutions, and non-profit partners), this project group will enable members to propose innovative space-based solutions to tackle terrestrial health challenges.

The aims and objectives of the PG are the following: 

  • Our primary objective is to provide a global interdisciplinary platform to build a community of young professionals in space medicine and life sciences in collaboration with international stakeholders within the space sector,
  • This community will work towards tangible space applications that address terrestrial healthcare issues, aligned to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
  • In addition, this group will address space medical issues associated with the unique challenges associated with extreme space environments and work towards standardised evidence-based space medical guidelines.

For more information on the group’s projects and activities please check the PG webpage.

Responsibilities

SGAC encourages Project Group Co-Leads to take personal initiative within their roles to:

  • Recruit new members to join the Project Group and mentor Project Group members
  • Spread the enthusiasm for peaceful space activities through the work of their groups
  • Prepare the annual work plan of the Project Group at the start of the year based on input from members
  • Communicate regularly with their fellow Project Group Co-Leads to update each other on plans and activities, and to coordinate collaborative efforts of the Project Group
  • Assist with and coordinate the activities of the team
  • Communicate with members all over the world, in different time zones (International leadership)
  • Represent SGAC at conferences and venues on the topics relating to the Project Group
  • Prepare the Project Group’s annual report and intermediate updates to the Project Coordinator together with their fellow Co-Lead

Project Group Co-Leads can form subteams as part of the Project Group and delegate tasks to relevant team leads within their teams. They may also request mentors from the SGAC community to advise their members.

Project Group Co-Leads will report to the Project Group Coordinators of SGAC, and will also interact with the Co-Leads of other Project Groups for collaborations.

Estimated time commitment: On average 3 – 5 hours per week

Necessary Qualifications

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age at the time of appointment
  • Be a citizen of a United Nations Member State
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old during the appointment
  • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork experience
  • Possess good communication skills in English and preferably in other United Nations official languages
  • Ideally have a good understanding of the topic of the Project Group
  • Ideally have knowledge of the United Nations (UN) organisation and its objectives, preferably have hands-on experience with youth projects and space-related projects
  • Have enough time at one’s disposal to successfully be able to commit to the group’s activities and maintain regular communication with their fellow Co-Lead and Project Group Coordinators, as well as the members of the group

Project Group Co-Leads are appointed for a term of two years, and may serve two consecutive terms. Project Group Co-Leads may serve a maximum of 2 terms. The position will have a probationary period of 3 months.

Benefits

This is your chance to help shape the future of our organisation. You get to:

  • Attend international conferences and invitation to join UN COPUOS meetings as an SGAC representative
  • Interact with senior-level leaders in the international space sector
  • Work with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
  • Work with space policy experts
  • Access relevant space policy materials, documents, magazines, etc.
  • Possibly be nominated for SGAC leadership awards
  • Benefit from SGAC discounts on event registration for team members

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application by 25 May 2025 with the following documents as attachments:

  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application Timeline

Applications Open Now
Applications Close 25 May 2025

 

SLP Spotlight: Angelika Pizarro2025-04-27T11:08:44+02:00

“It’s always a struggle to defend why we need a space program in the Philippines, and I’ll say it over and over again: I feel like we need it. I think it’s high time for developing countries to [plant] our flag [in this field].”

Angelika “Ika” Pizarro is a policy specialist at Parabukas Pte. Lte., a women-led, Asia-based international consultancy focused on laws and policies related to climate change, environment and sustainable development. In her early career, she held positions at the Ateneo Policy center and the then-emerging Philippine Space Agency. She credits SGAC, where she currently serves as Research Coordinator, for inspiring her to pursue space policy as a career.

I sat down to call Ika a few months ago, during what we Canadians would call ‘winter’. Outside my window, bare trees like dark, twisted antennas filtered a rain-soaked sky. To my delight, warm sunlight was simply spilling in from Ika’s side of the world, and the faint sounds of motorbikes revving in her streets reminded me of an extra-seasonal energy that would come in time. 

“So, basically, the story of my life is…”

After graduating from the University of Philippines Diliman with a degree in psychology, Ika began engaging with a policy think-tank called Ateneo Policy Center. Soon following, she was encouraged by a colleague to apply for a position at the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). She was successful and soon found herself reporting to the Director General on matters concerning policy and international affairs, as well as partnerships in Europe and Asia. When she started out at PhilSA, it had been up and running for barely two years. 

“I, myself, had to learn everything from scratch.” She told me with a wistful smile. “I’d wake up at 7 a.m. with no coffee, [I’d] sleep as late as 11 p.m. because I loved my job so much.” 

I asked her if, given that the Philippines is a developing country, she had often encountered the question: ‘Why allocate so many funds to space when there are so many other issues here on Earth?’.

“When you work in the government, it’s the number one question.” She replied. “It’s always a struggle to defend why we need a space program in the Philippines, and I’ll say it over and over again: I feel like we need it. I think it’s high time for developing countries to [plant] our flag [in this field].”

To Ika, it’s also a matter of posturing. She believes that space policy will only increase in relevance in the coming years, and that the global technological gap will only widen. She doesn’t want to see her country left behind.

After two years of serving at PhilSA, Ika decided to focus more on research. Working for a program that was so new had meant juggling multiple responsibilities and objectives, but she felt a growing need to devote more time to specific issues. Again at the advice of a colleague, she joined SGAC to see if part of her still longed for the field of space policy outside the bubble of PhilSA. She credits her experience at SGAC for solidifying her love for the subject.

“The people I work with at SGAC inspire me everyday to become better.” She said,  “And the people I work with allow me to see what kind of future self I want to be.”

Ika carried this passion into her next role. When she began her present position at Parabukas Pte. Lte., she championed the introduction of space policy into their environmental policy portfolio. 

“Space policy is a relatively new field in the Philippines and opportunities don’t come [by] so often.”  

One exploratory research initiative she contributed to looked into the impacts of fallen rocket bodies on a local community in the Philippines–an occurrence that, though often overlooked, is not uncommon near the province where Ika lives. Another initiative analysed the potential role of space-based data to document losses and damages to explore the intersection of climate and space policy. 

How long is too long at the Fair?

When Ika shared that she left her job at PhilSA, I was initially surprised. It had seemed like an ideal opportunity for a young professional pursuant of a career in space policy. So I pressed her on this–I asked how one knows when it’s time to move on. Especially for early-career professionals, I think it’s often difficult to discern the difference between being comfortable and being complacent, simply because we may have less variety in long-term work experiences.

She didn’t miss a beat. “My primary consideration is to reflect: How is my current job serving my interests?” 

Ika explained that she took time to reflect on the question ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ It was a question she hadn’t fully understood the importance of growing up, but soon realized was essential to answer as an adult. “You have to think, how is my current position going to help me in the future? If I see that the experiences are no longer serving that purpose, I consider pursuing other opportunities elsewhere.”

Though her decision was a brave one, Ika shared that it wasn’t all easy. However, any mishaps she has had along the way have only made her wiser.

To her younger self, she would say, “If it’s just fear that’s stopping you from doing things, get rid of it.” 

“I almost didn’t make it to my interview for the [SGAC] Research Coordinator role because I was so scared.” She told me. And we all know how well that ended up turning out!

The Road Ahead

Ika is always seeking avenues of professional development. She is planning to go to law school, which is a whopping four-year commitment in the Philippines. Her goal is to study domestically so she can directly apply her studies to the burgeoning space industry of her home country.

“I believe that everything can be learned.” She smiled.

 

Want to nominate a colleague for the next SLP Highlight? You can do so completely anonymously by filling out this google form: https://forms.gle/Qj4vrLbCfQf3MJXDA.

This post was written by Mackenzie Pereira, SLP Professional Development team member. 

Announcement of the new on-boarded NPoCs (April 2025)2025-04-29T10:52:48+02:00

SGAC Announces the new on-boarded NPoCs!

SGAC is pleased to announce the appointments of the new NPoCs for April 2025!

 

Africa

Algeria: Wissal Nada Sengouga

Angola: Atanilson Cachinjumba

Burkina Faso: Eric Kabore

Mali: Lassine Sanankoua

Niger: Barkawi Mansour

Rwanda: Afsanat Ineza

South Sudan: Osirumiji Ihude

 

 

 

 

 

Asia-Pacific

China: Exodus CL Sit

Indonesia: Denis Sindy

Malaysia: Lingeswari Shanmugam

Pakistan: Hamza Hamayun

Vietnam: Hien Do

 

South America

Argentina: Aitana Egle Ferreyra Denz

Argentina:  Lucio Marinsalda Pastor

Bolivia: Laura Valentina Olivera Torrico

Colombia: Francisco Forero

Ecuador: Karla Mora

Peru: Omar Blas

Peru:  Lielka Caballa-Huaman

Venezuela: Linda Montilla Celis

Europe

Armenia: Gurgen Petrosy

Bulgaria: Dimitar Ferdinandov

Czech Republic: Terezie Němcová

Germany: Anna Jasmin Theobald

Hungary: Zsofia Biro

Greece: Efstratios Rigas

Hungary: Bela Hegyesi

Moldova: Arina Caraus

Moldova: Cristian Preguza

Spain: Pablo Bedialauneta

 

 

North, Central America and the Caribbean

United State of America: Gabriela Himmele

Nicaragua: Luisangel Marcia

 

 

 

Middle East

 Palestine: Basel Omran

 Syria: Husin Alfil 

Kuwait: Adnan Aslam

UAE: Saud Alshamsi

Qatar: Sindhu Belkio 

 

 

Shaping Cosmic Futures: the Role of Students and Young Professionals in Steering Humanity’s Path to the Stars2025-04-23T07:28:57+02:00

It’s hard not to feel at least a bit of trepidation about what the near future could hold for space exploration, given a tense political climate and never-ending global conflicts, so what about the very long-term future?

 

 A conversation with Victoria DeFazio*, Co-Lead for the Cosmic Futures Project (SGAC’s Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group)

In the wake of recent geopolitical events, relations of mutual trust and cooperation between actors seem to be faltering. In a climate of mistrust, isolationism and retaliatory dynamics, initiatives aimed at the future safety of humanity are left behind and struggle to flourish. For this reason, it appears as a moral duty to ensure that the voices of young generations are heard, problems are brought to light and cooperation is kept alive. 

With the objective of bridging initiatives aligned to the Space Law and Policy Project Group’s vision and mission, we joined in a conversation with Victoria DeFazio to learn more about the project she co-leads: the Cosmic Futures project, under the SGAC’s Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group.

 

Victoria, could you introduce us to the project and the idea behind it?

Cosmic Futures is a project within the SGAC Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group that aims to influence policy that could affect humans in space, not just in the next few decades, but in the next thousands of years. With such a huge scope, how can a project produce meaningful and poignant results that can be implemented into policy written today? This is what we aim to find out.

The project was started by Jordan Stone. Jordan is an astrobiologist and an active SGAC member, being part, among other projects, of the SLP Armed Conflicts in Outer Space Research Group, co-led by Sima Moradinasab and Daniel Duchaine. 

Looking up into the night sky and wondering where humans will be hundreds – and even thousands –  of years from now is a universal experience. It’s hard not to feel at least a bit of trepidation about what the near future could hold for space exploration, given a tense political climate and never-ending global conflicts, so what about the very long-term future? It’s not always easy to have faith that government leaders and policymakers will have the best interests of humanity in mind when crafting space policy. This is why the project was launched in the first place.

Once the idea triggered the creation of the project, which were the next steps that were taken?

The first step was to anticipate the impact of humanity’s activities in space in the long-term future. Jordan and other members of our amazing interdisciplinary team wrote project briefs on numerous different topics related to humans in space that interested them. These project briefs included preliminary research on diverse topics, such as excessive asteroid mining, bringing animals to space, mining on the Moon, mental health in space, cultural heritage preservation, and many, many more. All of these themes are worthy of a full exploration and analysis, but, of course, we had to find a way to scale down our scope. We needed to hone in on three “flagship projects.”

The projects we chose to spearhead needed to be representative of the concerns of our whole team, especially since our team is concerned with representing people of all backgrounds and in all nations in space policy. But our work is not only a study in the humanities, it is also a highly analytical research project. Thus, our process for choosing flagship projects needed to be both democratic and quantitative. 

To determine the flagship projects, members of our priority projects subteam read through the briefs and gave them a numerical ranking on the basis of four factors. These factors included: the potential impact of each topic on the future of humanity, the likelihood of each topic to occur, how neglected the topic currently is in the space ecosystem, and how feasible it would be to implement policy solutions to address the topic. These rankings were given by team members based on the research presented to them in the project briefs (with many topics in the briefs not having extensive literature already written) and were largely up to the judgement of the team members. 

Was there also a need to discuss your ideas with people outside the group? Perhaps, to avoid tunnel vision or to raise a problem that had not been considered?

Just when we thought we had the necessary scores to pick our flagship projects, we consulted with an expert in the epistemology of influencing the long-term future, Jim Buhler. His insight helped us to ascertain that our scope was still largely undefined. Based on this discussion, we decided to narrow our focus into researching risk factors caused by humans in space with broad effects instead of trying to tackle specific scenarios with existential threats to humanity and many unknowns. Thus, we categorized our project briefs as either bad future scenarios or risk factors. Once we sorted out our risk factors, we picked three to be our priority projects.

Could you please outline the priority projects that were chosen?

The chosen topics were the ones that scored highest, meaning that they have a high potential impact on our future, they are very likely to occur, they are highly neglected in the space community, and a solution can be achieved easily (relatively speaking). 

These encompass: (1) a lack of inclusivity in decision-making in space (primarily relating to non-space faring or non-Western nations), (2) unchecked, or rapid space expansion, and (3) unsafe use of AI in space. 

What’s the way ahead for the Cosmic Futures Project?

The next phase of our project includes further researching the impacts of these risk factors so that we can develop potential policy solutions. We aim to determine the effects of these risks on the next 6,000 years of humanity in space. Our research will be guided by our working principles implementation team, who have further narrowed down our approach and scope within these projects. 

An ambitious future requires bold projects, and while our project looks further ahead than ever before, we believe that our study will help shape policies that lay the groundwork for our descendants to live peacefully, sustainably, and equitably in space. 

How could anyone interested in the project contribute to it?

If you would like to learn more and/or contribute to our project, you can reach out either to myself at [email protected], or to Jordan Stone at [email protected]

*Victoria DeFazio  is a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a B.S. in Astrophysics. She is currently a Research Technician with Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera and Intuitive Machines in Phoenix, AZ. In her role there, she studies changes to the lunar surface and creates data products for lunar exploration.  Victoria is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council’s Space Safety and Sustainability-PG and the NCAC Policy Task Force. Additionally, she is a member of the Association for Women in Science Advocacy Task Force and Vice President of Events for the AZ chapter of the Space Force Association.

Regional Executive Secretary – South America2025-04-09T13:21:48+02:00

SGAC is seeking an ambitious, and highly motivated volunteer to join the South American Regional Team as Regional Executive Secretary.

If you are an SGAC member from the South American region who is looking for an opportunity to become more involved in a role that offers challenging, rewarding, and professional skill-building experiences, then apply today!

Deadline for Applications: 30 April, 2025

Role Description

The Regional Executive Secretary is part of the South America Regional Team and will work under the supervision of the Regional Coordinators, in this case Erik Imbuzeiro and Julia Alvarez.

Responsibilities

The Regional Executive Secretary tasks include:

  • Administration/moderation of SGAC NCAC NPoCs mailing lists
  • Maintenance of the SGAC Regional NPoC database
  • Creating collaboration certificates to acknowledge the work of NPoCs
  • Preparations for Regional Quarterly Meetings with NPoCs (preparation of agenda, change request documents, …)
  • Documenting regional meetings (taking minutes)
  • Responding to e-mail requests by NPoCs
  • Keep track of work plans and end-of-year review
  • Manage specific software tools used in the region 
  • Assisting the Regional Coordinators with miscellaneous operational needs

Estimated time commitment: an average of 4 hours a week.

Duration of the term: 2 years renewable for another 2 years depending on performance.

Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Role Requirements

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age at the time of recruitment
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, quick turnaround international environment and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of work
  • Strong or competent working knowledge of computer applications and management apps (Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Excellent written English
  • Speedy email response time

Role Benefits

  • Opportunities to network closely with current, high-level international space sector
  • Unequaled leadership opportunity and chance to to interact with a global team
  • A chance to shape the organization with respect to SGAC’s short-medium term strategic plans
  • Working with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
  • Opportunities to lead and head important projects

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application Form by 30 April, 2025  with the following documents as attachments:

  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Application Timeline

Applications Open: Now
Applications Close: 30 April 2025

 

Review of applications and interviews will be done during the month of May. 

The outcome of the application will be communicated at the end of May/beginning of June.

SGAC is looking for an Onboarding Co-Lead2025-04-09T12:52:16+02:00

SGAC is seeking one enthusiastic volunteer to join our Human Resource Team! This position will support the Human Resource Team in coordinating the onboarding of new Team members within the SGAC Team. This position offers challenging, rewarding, and professional skill-building experiences, and the opportunity to help improve the onboarding processes of the organisation.

Deadline for applications: 1 May, 2025

We are looking for applicants for:

Onboarding Co-Lead (2 positions)

Responsibilities

The HR Team Member’s Onboarding Co-Lead will work with the current Onboarding Co-Lead and assist the HR Coordinators with the following:

  • Onboarding of successful candidates with the support of the Executive Secretaries and the Onboarding Leads
  • Offboarding of Team members after their due dates.
  • Updating the active members volunteer
  • Developing and keeping detailed statistics of the recruitments
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary, including supporting professional development activities and team member feedback surveys

This is an appointed volunteer position. The appointment will be for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal for additional 2 consecutive years. This is a very high paced role and really rewarding.

Estimated time commitment: On average 4-5 hours per week

Necessary Qualifications

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age
  • Interest in the space sector
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, quick turnaround international environment and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of work
  • Good English skills with a keen eye for details
  • Good teamwork skills and a high degree of self-organization
  • Cross-cultural communication awareness: ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with people from various international and cultural backgrounds
  • Quick email response time
  • Familiarity with the SGAC mission, its objectives and structure
  • Experience with Website Management on WordPress is a plus
  • Experience with MailChimp is a plus
  • Prior experience with Human Resources management and task scheduling is preferred

Benefits

Be a part of leading and shaping the organization! Benefits of this position include:

  • Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
  • Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career
  • Having a significant impact on SGAC’s image on the international stage
  • Contributing to the growth and sustainability of the organization

This is a voluntary role and has no monetary compensation. Active members of SGAC teams are considered for nomination for SGAC Scholarships and Awards, including fee waivers or discounts for SGAC event fees.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application form by 1 May, 2025 with the following documents as attachments:

  • A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Only complete applications will be considered.

For any questions, feel free to write to the recruitment team at [email protected]

Application Timeline

Applications Open: Now
Applications Close: 1 May, 2025

 

Review of applications and interviews will be done during the month of May. 
The outcome of the application will be communicated at the end of May/beginning of June.

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