Regional Partnership Manager – Europe

SGAC is seeking an ambitious, and highly motivated volunteer to join the Europe Regional Team as Regional Partnership Manager.

If you are an SGAC member from the Europe 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:  Extended 10 May 2023

Role Description

The Regional Partnership Manager (Europe) will work closely with the current Executive Director (ED), coordinate with Regional Partnership Managers from the other regions and with the Project Groups Partnership Co-Leads, and report to the Regional Coordinators for Europe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the various initiatives between all European countries
• Support SGAC Event Managers in their sponsorship activities
• Support SGAC National Points of Contact in developing partnerships
• Look for regional sponsors, new partners, fundraising efforts
• Find partners to fund more scholarships for SGAC members in the region
• Coordinate with ED for global initiatives relevant to the region

This is a volunteer position.

Approximate Time Commitment: Estimated at 4-7 hours a week.

Duration of Term: Two Years

Role Requirements

• SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age at the time of recruitment
• Good understanding of the European space industry and its key players
• 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 document preparation, management and collaborative applications  (Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite) 
• Excellent written English
• Quick turnaround email response time

Role Benefits

• Opportunities to network closely with current, high-level international space sector
• Unequaled leadership opportunity and chance to lead a team from around the globe
• Special opportunities to contribute to SGAC’s briefings to the United Nations and other industry, agency, and academic organisations in the international space sector
• A chance to shape the organisation with respect to SGAC’s short-medium term strategic plans
• Opportunities to lead large teams and head important projects
• Interaction with senior-level leaders in the international space sector
• Working with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
• Access to relevant space policy materials, documents, magazines, etc.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application Form by Extended 10 May 2023 with the following documents as attachments:

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

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application Timeline

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