As the number of team positions, events, and activities of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) expands, the organisation is seeking one ambitious and highly motivated volunteer to join and co-lead the PR and Communication Team!

Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to lead our Public Relations (PR) and Communications Team. If you are creative, motivated, and self-driven, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to SGAC’s global vision and make a significant impact on the space sector. The PR and Communication Lead will play a crucial role in enhancing SGAC’s visibility, managing communication channels, and fostering relationships with stakeholders worldwide.

As the PR and Communication Team Lead, you will work closely with the current PR & Comm Lead Tsion Bonger, to execute SGAC’s vision with excellence and professionalism. This role offers a challenging, rewarding, and skill-building experience with high visibility across the SGAC network, partners, and supporters. The PR and Comm Team Co-Lead will receive additional relevant training from our current Team coordinated by the Operations Officer.

Deadline for applications: 1 March 2024

Responsibilities

The PR & Communications team Lead will work under the guidance of the Operations Officer and focus on:

  • Lead and Coordinate PR and Communication Team: Collaborate with the current Lead to guide and supervise the PR and Communication Team in executing strategic communication plans. Ensure timely response to emails and requests, assign tasks, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Develop and Implement Communication Strategies: Work with the team to develop and implement effective communication strategies that align with SGAC’s mission and objectives. Contribute to enhancing the organization’s image and promoting its activities.
  • Content Creation and Publication: Oversee the creation and publication of engaging and relevant content across SGAC’s communication platforms, including the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
  • Serve as PR Focal Point: Act as the primary contact for PR-related matters, including communication with PR and Communication teams of SGAC events,  Regional PR and communication teams and other PR and Communications Teams within the organisation. Providing guidance and making sure that their activities are aligned with the Brand identity document and SGAC Communication Strategy.
  • SGAC Social Media and Outreach
    • Ensure brand consistency, high-quality posts and tailored language for each platform (SGAC website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Slack and Instagram)
    • Execution of Communications strategy across social media platforms with a common tone, professionalism and story-telling capability
    • Community Management
    • Manage and facilitate the SGAC online community and global network by responding to inquiries and developing discussions
    • Plan outreach content and delivery
    • Implement outreach initiatives, competitions and campaigns that promote the organisation and brand to a global network
    • Form collaborations with influencers across the SGAC social media platforms
  • SGAC Brand Identity 
    • Create or update the SGAC Brand Identity and templates
    • Maintenance of the related documents
    • Overseeing the SGAC visuals and overall material to make sure it is compliant with the SGAC guidelines
  • Public Relations and General Duties
    • Answering emails in a timely manner from Event Managers and SGAC PR and Communications Leads
    • Address concerns and participate in active discussions concerning the development and improvement of SGAC public relations activities
    • Maintain the SGAC YouTube channel
    • Maintain the SGAC Slack workspace
    • Assist with the design and development of other SGAC-related material, as appropriate

Qualifications

  • SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and being 18-35 years of age for the duration of the appointment 
  • Flexible and proactive for creative and diversified posting
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate in an international team as this position requires working remotely with every region in the world
  • Past experience with the SGAC team is a plus
  • Previous experience with social media and outreach campaigns (including the use of Hootsuite) is a plus
  • Creativity and comfort in proposing new and innovative ideas to strengthen SGAC’s PR &
  • Communications activities
  • Excellent English skills, good computer skills, and speedy email response time
    Some skills in the use of editing and/or graphic design and video software are preferable

Benefits

  • Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
  • Gain experience as a communicator in a professional and growth environment and as part of a global communications campaign
  • Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career
  • Being recognised internationally as part of the organisation’s leadership on the SGAC Team webpage
  • Having a higher chance of receiving SGAC scholarships to attend conferences around the world:
  • SGAC team members receive discounts on SGAC events, universities tuition (eg. ISU) and also receive consideration for SGAC Space Generation Leadership Awards and Global Grants Program

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application Form by 1 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)
  • Optional: A sample of your work/portfolio

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application Timeline

Applications Open: 1 February 2024
Applications Close: 1 March 2024

 

Review of applications and interviews will be done during the months of March. 
The outcome of the application will be communicated at the end of March/beginning of April.

Contact

For questions concerning this vacancy, please contact the SGAC PR & Communication Team at [email protected]