The SGAC is seeking a volunteer to join the newly formed Asia-Pacific Regional Team as Regional Partnerships Manager.

If you are an SGAC member from the Asia-Pacific 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: 7 January, 2023 Extended: 25 January 2023

Responsibilities

The Regional Partnerships Manager will work closely with the current Strategic Partnerships team (SPT) and report to the Regional Coordinators.

Activities include the following:

  • Look for regional sponsors, new partners, fundraising efforts
  • Find partners to fund more scholarships for SGAC members in the region
  • Coordinate with SPT for global initiatives relevant to the region

This is a volunteer position.

Approximate Time Commitment: Estimated at 3 hours a week.

Duration of Term: 2 years

Necessary Qualifications

  • 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, GIMP/Photoshop)
  • Excellent written English
  • Speedy email response time

Benefits

SGAC is a unique, non-governmental, non-profit organization that empowers its student and young professional members to engage directly with the international space community and influence the future of the space industry. Be a part of leading and shaping our organization! Benefits of this position include:

  • Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
  • Having a higher chance of receiving SGAC scholarships to attend conferences around the world
  • Being recognised internationally as part of the organization’s leadership on the SGAC Team webpage
  • Being invited to attend United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space meetings and other conferences as part of the official SGAC delegation
  • Building leadership skills and other skills that are directly translatable to your career
  • SGAC team members receive discounts on SGAC events 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 before January 25, 2023, at 23:59 GMT with the following documents as attachments:

  • Resume (including date of birth and nationality) (limit two pages)
  • Letter of Intent detailing your suitability for your preferred team(s) and your motivation for applying (limit 1 page, up to 3 preferred teams)
  • An additional letter describing three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (limit 1 page)

The reviewers will only consider complete applications.

Timeline for applications

Applications Open: Now
Applications close: 25 January, 2023 23:59 GMT
Announcement of Outcome: Middle February 2023

 

Do not hesitate to get in contact with us at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

We are looking forward to receiving your applications!