SGAC is looking for a Co-Lead for the STEA Project Group

Space Generation Advisory Council; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Space Generation Advisory Council recherche un Co-Lead pour son groupe de projet sur la technologie spatiale au service des applications terrestres. Ce rôle bénévole implique de travailler avec d'autres leaders pour coordonner des initiatives qui utilisent la technologie spatiale pour relever des défis sociétaux. Les candidats doivent avoir des compétences en leadership, communication et une bonne compréhension des projets spatiaux.

Benefits

Participation à des conférences internationales

Interaction avec des leaders du secteur spatial

Possibilité de nominations pour des récompenses de leadership SGAC

Qualifications

• Être citoyen d'un État membre des Nations Unies.
• Avoir entre 18 et 35 ans pendant le mandat.
• Démontrer une expérience en leadership et en travail d'équipe.

Responsibilities

• Recruter et encadrer de nouveaux membres du groupe.
• Préparer le plan de travail annuel du groupe.
• Représenter SGAC lors de conférences.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SGAC is looking for a volunteer to become Co-Lead of the Space Technology for Earth Applications Project Group. The new Co-Lead will work with one other Co-Lead to run the Project Group, and will report to the Project Group Coordination Team of SGAC.

Deadline for applications: 25 May 2025

About the Space Technology for Earth Applications Project Group

The Space Technology for Earth Applications project group was founded in 2019 to address the intersection of space-based technology and sustainable development by giving students and young professionals from all over the world equal access to hands-on experiences as well as a professional network. Our activities focus on a variety of societal challenges including climate change adaptation, disaster management, environmental monitoring, urban planning and pollution mapping. In collaborative project work and capacity-building efforts with local partners, we utilize the immense potential of space technology and apply innovative analysis methods such as deep learning to extract actionable information and to support non-trivial decision-making.

For more information on the group’s projects and activities please check the PG webpage .

Responsibilities

SGAC encourages Project Group Co-Leads to take personal initiative within their roles to:

• Recruit new members to join the Project Group and mentor Project Group members
• Spread the enthusiasm for peaceful space activities through the work of their groups
• Prepare the annual work plan of the Project Group at the start of the year based on input from members
• Communicate regularly with their fellow Project Group Co-Leads to update each other on plans and activities, and to coordinate collaborative efforts of the working group
• Assist with and coordinate the activities of the team
• Communicate with members all over the world, in different time zones (International leadership)
• Represent SGAC at conferences and venues on the topics relating to the Project Group
• Prepare the Project Group’s annual report and intermediate updates to the Project Group Coordinators together with their fellow Co-Lead

Project Group Co-Leads can form subteams as part of the Project Group and delegate tasks to relevant team leads within their teams. They may also request mentors from the SGAC community to advise their members.

Project Group Co-Leads will report to the Project Group Coordinators Morgane Lecas and Joshua Critchley-Marrows, and will also interact with the Co-Leads of other Project Groups for collaborations.

Estimated time commitment: On average 3 – 5 hours per week

• Be a citizen of a United Nations Member State
• Be between 18 and 35 years old during the appointment
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork experience
• Possess good communication skills in English and preferably in other United Nations official languages
• Ideally have a good understanding of the topic of the Project Group
• Ideally have knowledge of the United Nations (UN) organisation and its objectives, preferably have hands-on experience with youth projects and space-related projects
• Have enough time at one’s disposal to successfully be able to commit to the group’s activities and maintain regular communication with their fellow Co-Lead and Project Group Coordinators, as well as the members of the group

Project Group Co-Leads are appointed for a term of two years, and may serve two consecutive terms. Project Group Co-Leads may serve a maximum of 2 terms. The position will have a probationary period of 3 months.

This is your chance to help shape the future of our organisation. You get to:

• Attend international conferences and invitation to join UN COPUOS meetings as an SGAC representative
• Interact with senior-level leaders in the international space sector
• Work with the next generation of international space sector leaders in the world’s largest youth space network
• Work with space policy experts
• Possibly be nominated for SGAC leadership awards
• Benefit from SGAC discounts on event registration for team members

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our Vacancy Application by 25 May 2025 with the following documents as attachments:

• A Letter of Intent (maximum 1 page)
• List of three past experiences and how they have prepared you for this role (maximum 1 page)

Only complete applications will be considered.