SGAC is looking for a Scholarship Co-Lead

As the number of scholarship opportunities within the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is constantly increasing, the organisation is seeking ambitious, and highly motivated volunteer to co-lead the Scholarships Team. 

Be a part of shaping the future of our organisation, while growing your space network, and working on your leadership skills!

Deadline for applications: 13th april 2025, 23:59 CET

Responsibilities

The SGAC Scholarships Co-Lead will work alongside another Scholarship Co-Lead, report to the Executive Director and Business Development Officer and support the Scholarships Team Members with the planning and implementation of different scholarship programs. Duties include:

• Planning new scholarships and their rules
• Maintaining scholarships rules and template documents to support proposals for new competitions
• Communicating with the Executive Director, Business Development Officer, sponsors and partners to tailor competition rules
• Coordinate the promotion of scholarships
• Reviewing and evaluating applications
• Communicating with applicants and winners
• Working with the event teams to make sure there is a hand off of the winners to the relevant events

This list is only a general list of duties. Depending on need, the team members may be assigned to support a specific scholarship or scholarship programs of specific events.

Estimated time commitment: 3 – 4 hours per week

Necessary Qualifications

• SGAC membership: registration on the SGAC website and below 34 years of age
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emails
• Experience with project management and task scheduling
• Awareness of international cultural cooperation principles, concepts and techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with the SGAC mission and its objectives
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps 
• Customer service mentality
• Professional fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English
• Teamwork capacity and proven leadership skills
• Understanding of the global space sector landscape is preferred but not necessary
• Experience with running scholarships, competition or grant programs is a plus

Benefits

Co-leading the Scholarships Team will provide you the opportunity to network with space industry professionals, academics, and organisations. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to enhance their leadership, business development and management skills, and grow their skill sets to work with an international, interdisciplinary, and multicultural team. Benefits of this position include:

• Meeting and working with young space sector leaders from around the world
• Being recognised internationally as part of the organisation’s staff 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

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 13th April 2025, 23:59 CET 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

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