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The Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group is recruiting! Join the team of Giants, become part of the Our Giant Leap team!
Diversity and Gender Equality (Our Giant Leap) Project Group (DGE PG) (@ourgiantleap on Instagram) is inviting you to join one of its teams. Please read the position descriptions and apply only to the position that interests you the most! Note that all positions are unpaid voluntary and require SGAC Membership (free registration on the SGAC website required, and aged 18-35 years old during the period of performance).
In particular, we are recruiting this year for:
- The Communication and Outreach team: this team embodies all communication activities of the Project Group. The overarching objective is to inspire and unite the global SGAC community around such important topics as diversity and inclusion. Concretely, this long-term project provides support for all communication activities and needs of the Project Group. If you are creative and want to learn new skills while building a more inclusive space sector, this team is for you! This year, the role of Communication co-lead is also open: apply to create and deploy the entire communication and outreach strategy of our Project Group.
We strongly encourage applications from all regions and backgrounds! As the Diversity and Gender Equality PG, we embrace diversity in all its colors and appreciate diverse profiles who want to join the team.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] or through our Slack channel #become-a-Giant.
Deadline of application: May 30th 2025
Application Timeline
Applications Open: May 5th
Application Close: May 30th
Review of applications: May 30th-June 9th
Expected feedback to applicants: June 13th
Onboarding: June 13th
COMMUNICATION
The communication team of the Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group of SGAC is recruiting! From podcast content creator and Slack community animator, to co-lead of the entire communication team: pick what role fits you best and join us, to use your creativity for a better space sector.
DESCRIPTION
For the first time in a long time, the Communication and Outreach team of the DGE PG is looking for someone to co-hold the reins of the team. Would you like to take part in the deployment of the DGE PG’s communication strategy? Would you like to represent and maintain communication and outreach activities, for one of the most active SGAC Project Groups? Do you have ideas of new channels and new formats to explore?
Then this is your chance! Apply to become the next Communication and Outreach co-lead of the Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the other co-lead of the Communication and Outreach team:
- Deploy and maintain the Communication and Outreach strategy of the DGE PG
- Strengthen and protect the Our Giant Leap Brand Identity, and help PG members make the best use of it (by preparing templates, proposing masterclasses to use our brand identity to create original visuals – for example)
- Coordinate internally with Long-term project leads and Project Group co-leads to support them in their communication needs
- Collaborate with other SGAC Project Groups and external partners, for communication campaigns and original projects (artwork competitions, Pride Month communication campaign, conferences focusing on specific topics, etc.)
- Organize the creation and publication of our yearly Our Giant Leap Magazine
- Be the main PG point of contact for the SGAC Communication and Outreach team (regular meetings are held with other PG Outreach representatives to discuss SGAC guidelines, communication strategies and share ideas)
- Lead the Communication and Outreach team composed of: the podcast sub-team, several coordinators and animators (outreach, social media, Slack) and graphic designers
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Independent, fast-learner
- Fast text-message/chat response time (preferably on whatsapp)
- Keeping in touch with weekly news related to D&I topics, and international celebrations for D&I (International Women’s Rights Day, Women in STEM day, International day of education etc.)
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience with social media
- Preferred past experience in Communication and Outreach (professionally or as a volunteer)
- Driven and motivated for excellence to illustrate the best of Our Giant Leap to a global professional audience in written format
- Creative, flexible, open-minded
- Ability to communicate and coordinate in an international team as this position requires working remotely with every region in the world
- Excellent English skills, good computer skills
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 5-7 hours per week
- Up to 2 monthly meetings
- Regular exchange with members of the communication team on whats’s app, for coordination
- Regular exchange with the Communication and Outreach co-lead
DESCRIPTION
OGL is looking for a creative, motivated, and self-driven Slack Community Manager. This position offers challenging, rewarding and professional skill-building experience, and is a great opportunity to oversee the curation, development and growth of a large international network within SGAC. This position will be part of the Our Giant Leap Communication and Outreach team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Moderation (30%):
– Ensuring the respect of the code of conduct (violence, insult, etc.)
– Limiting the abusive use of notifications and spam
– Ensuring that the proper channels are used and questions are answered.
– Coordinating with the social media team to invite people to join our Slack community on social media
Animation (70%):
– Sharing news on Our Giant Leap activities, inviting people to comment and share
– Starting open conversations related to diversity and gender equality in space, inviting people to share their views and propose solutions
– Creating recurrent activities to encourage our #Giant community to interact (eg. bi-weekly quizzes, sharing inspiring quotes or inspiring portraits, etc.)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Driven and motivated for excellence to illustrate the best of Our Giant Leap to a global professional audience in written format
- 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
- Experience with the Slack platform
- Excellent English skills, good computer skills, and speedy email/chat response time
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 4-5 hours per week
- Up to 2 monthly meetings
- Regular exchange with members of the communication team on whats’s app, for coordination
BENEFITS
- Gain experience as a communicator in a professional environment
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
DESCRIPTION
OGL is looking for a social media activities coordinator to schedule and coordinate communication on Our Giant Leap social media platform. This position offers challenging, rewarding and professional skill-building experience, and is a great opportunity to oversee the curation, development and growth of a large international network within SGAC. This position will be part of the Our Giant Leap Communication and Outreach team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with the Communication Team lead, the Outreach activities coordinator and Long-Term Projects Leads to develop a calendar of upcoming social media posts
- Preparing original social media campaigns for the Project Group
- Supporting social media campaigns of Long-Term Projects, in coordination with their social media representatives, and coordinate with designers to prepare visual content
- Work closely with the Slack Community Manager to synchronize social media activities with Slack activities/posts
- Share social media posts with our members, and encourage them to share/engage.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Driven and motivated for excellence to illustrate the best of Our Giant Leap to a global professional audience
- 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
- Experience in Outreach activities
- Experience with social media
- Experience with design softwares/tools such as Canva or Adobe is a plus
- Excellent English skills, good computer skills, and speedy email/chat response time
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 5-7 hours per week
- Up to 3 monthly meetings
- Regular exchange with members of the communication team on whats’s app, for coordination
BENEFITS
- Gain experience as a communicator in a professional environment
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
DESCRIPTION
OGL is looking for a lead graphic designer to help drive and curate design activities within the Project Group. We are looking for a skilled and creative person to guide and ensure the design team delivers, adopts and maintains the consistency of the brand identity of Our Giant Leap and the SGAC.
This position offers challenging, rewarding and professional skill-building experience and is an excellent opportunity to oversee the curation, development and growth of a large international network within SGAC. This position will be part of the Our Giant Leap Communication and Outreach team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with the Communication Team Lead, OGL advisors and external design partners to craft an outstanding brand experience and creative strategy for Our Giant Leap.
- Determine a weekly/monthly media content schedule.
- Support Long-Term projects and members for their design needs.
- Oversee and curate the design team on their creative creation.
- On occasion, create design templates to be used by members and the Sub-teams.
- Cross-checking Junior designer work and delivery.
- Assisted and supported the design team in content creation and design activities.
- Participate every year in the preparation and consolidation of the Our Giant Leap magazine
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in design software of the Adobe Series, Photoshop and Illustration.
- Proficiency in Canva Design.
- Familiarity with multi-social media platforms and formats.
- Multilingual or Cross-Cultural Communication Skills.
- Team player who excels in a collaborative work environment.
- Dedication to ongoing growth in Design and Creative skills.
- Punctual and efficient in delivering and executing work.
- Timely and effective email and chat communication.
Plus
- Have a basic knowledge and understanding of team management.
- Have a basic knowledge and understanding of Social media platform; Instagram, Facebook etc.
- Have a direct background in Design study or field.
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 4-5 hours per week
- Up to 3 monthly meetings
- Regular exchange with members of the communication team on WhatsApp, for coordination.
BENEFITS
- Join a unique, open-minded and inclusive space community within the Space Generation Advisory to expand your professional network.
- Contribute to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the space sector by making an impact through visual design and communication efforts.
- Develop and expand your design proficiency, skill, portfolio, and stay updated on the latest design trends through our design classes and workshops from design professionals and design partners.
DESCRIPTION
OGL is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to drive design activities within the Project Group. We are looking for a skilled and creative person to follow the brand identity of Our Giant Leap and the SGAC. As well as oversee the content creation within the Project Group for internal and external communications.
This position offers challenging, rewarding and professional skill-building experience and is an excellent opportunity to oversee the curation, development and growth of a large international network within SGAC. This position will be part of the Our Giant Leap Communication and Outreach team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with the Communication Team Lead, OGL advisors and external design partners to craft an outstanding brand experience and creative strategy for Our Giant Leap.
- Create artwork that is coherent with Our Giant Leap’s visual identity and message.
- On occasion, create or assist in designing templates to be used by members and the Sub-teams.
- Supported Our Giant Leap and its sub-team in preparing the visual content for digital and printed media such as social media posts, presentations, OGL Magazine, etc.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Canva Design.
- Familiarity with multi-social media platforms and formats.
- Multilingual or Cross-Cultural Communication Skills.
- Team player who excels in a collaborative work environment.
- Dedication to ongoing growth in Design and Creative skills.
- Punctual and efficient in delivering and executing work.
- Timely and effective email and chat communication.
PLUS
- Experience with design software of the Adobe Series, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, is a plus.
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 4-5 hours per week
- Up to 3 monthly meetings
- Regular exchange with members of the communication team on WhatsApp, for coordination
BENEFITS
- Join a unique, open-minded and inclusive space community within the Space Generation Advisory to expand your professional network.
- Contribute to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the space sector by making an impact through visual design and communication efforts.
- Develop and expand your design proficiency, skill, portfolio, and stay updated on the latest design trends through our design classes and workshops from design professionals and design partners.
FIGURES
Filling In the Gaps in Spaceflight
A Long-Term Project of the SGAC Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group
The FIGURES initiative aims to help close the gender data gap in human spaceflight and exploration. Our goal is to connect analogue mission crews, space medicine institutes, and researchers to co-develop sex-disaggregated protocols, enhance diversity in astronaut research, and promote visibility for underrepresented groups in space.
We are currently expanding our team! All roles are voluntary, remote, and flexible (~6–8 hours/month), open to passionate space advocates from all backgrounds.
Mission: Filling In the Gaps in Spaceflight through inclusive, interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Role Summary:
Support the Team Lead in overseeing and aligning ongoing research projects with the mission of FIGURES. This role involves co-managing timelines, coordinating research activities, and ensuring smooth collaboration between team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Team Lead in overseeing and tracking all active research initiatives.
- Develop and maintain timelines for deliverables (e.g., literature reviews, surveys, meta-analyses).
- Identify emerging research gaps aligned with the FIGURES mission and help assign tasks accordingly.
- Act as a bridge between research contributors and technical support
- Assist in reaching out for collaborations and partnerships
Preferred Background:
- Strong interest in space sciences, life sciences, engineering, or gender policy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Previous experience in academic research, student project teams, or space-related volunteering is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research on diversity topics, including gender diversity, background, nationality, age, ethnicity and others.
- Contact with experts from the field
- Data collection on every governmental and private astronaut
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in research
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 6-8 hours per month (around 2 hours a week)
- Up to 2 meetings per month
- Regular updates per email and/or on our communication means (WhatsApp, Slack) to the “DIVINAS” long-term activity lead and other team members (around 10 people)
BENEFITS
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
Duties:
- Identify potential collaborators (institutions, experts, teams).
- Draft and send outreach emails or social media communications for partnerships.
- Help maintain an active online presence or newsletter for team visibility.
- Support proposal writing for joint events or research calls.
Preferred Background: Communications, public relations, science diplomacy, or policy with a passion for space advocacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordination of the communication strategy made around both the experiments we will work on the parastronauts research and also on the astronaut profile evolution research.
- Organization of communication campaigns, webinars and other contents.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in management
- Experience in graphic design is appreciated
- Previous experience in webinar organization and communication content design is appreciated
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 6-8 hours per month (around 2 hours a week)
- Up to 2 meetings per month
- Regular updates per email and/or on our communication means (WhatsApp, Slack) to the “DIVINAS” long-term activity lead and other team members (around 10 people)
BENEFITS
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
When the European Space Agency launched the call for applications for their astronaut corps in 2022. It was also the first time an agency opened positions to parastronauts, which was a big step towards diversity. With the recent rise in private missions, new opportunities are exploited as well. The aim of this project is to follow up on this ambitious initiative and study the environment in which the recruitment is made to include a wider range of people, the different challenges they meet and how it could be implemented at a larger scale through more space agencies. Therefore, in our team we are working on designing different analog mission experiments for parastronauts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement analog mission experiments tailored for parastronauts to simulate real mission conditions.
- Research recruitment practices and propose strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion within astronaut corps.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure experiments support accessibility and align with the project’s inclusivity goals.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in research
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 6-8 hours per month (around 2 hours a week)
- Up to 2 meetings per month
- Regular updates per email and/or on our communication means (WhatsApp, Slack) to the “DIVINAS” long-term activity lead and other team members (around 10 people)
BENEFITS
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
As Research Liaison, you will connect our internal research coordinators, analogue mission teams, and external advisors from space medicine institutes. You’ll help make sure that research protocols are aligned, data collection is consistent, and feedback flows smoothly between all teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the central link between research, field operations, and medical advisors
- Ensure consistency and integration of experimental protocols
- Help synchronize timelines, updates, and expectations across the teams
- Support data quality assurance and preliminary analysis alignment
- Compile and circulate summaries and progress reports across workstreams
Preferred Background:
- Experience in scientific research coordination or liaison roles
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to translate between scientific, technical, and operational contexts
Comfort working in a remote, multicultural team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement analog mission experiments tailored for parastronauts to simulate real mission conditions.
- Research recruitment practices and propose strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion within astronaut corps.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure experiments support accessibility and align with the project’s inclusivity goals.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in research
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team
EXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
- 6-8 hours per month (around 2 hours a week)
- Up to 2 meetings per month
- Regular updates per email and/or on our communication means (WhatsApp, Slack) to the “DIVINAS” long-term activity lead and other team members (around 10 people)
BENEFITS
- Be part of an amazing open-minded and inclusive space community
- Be involved in outreach activities to support diversity and gender equality in the space sector
- Have access to a great network of space professionals and enthusiasts
