Open call for Team coordinators 22/23

Hey EGEAns! We are searching for new motivated people as Team coordinators. So, if you want to learn more about EGEA and how it works, if you are interested in one specific topic or if you want to bring some new ideas to an existing team then you can apply now as Team coordinator for 2022/2023. Each team is looking for 1 or preferably 2 coordinators. Please send your application until the 15th of August 23:59 CEST. To apply, please download and fill in this draft application and email it to egea@egea.eu before the deadline.

Are you curious what it means to be a coordinator in general? Check it out here in the Teams section.
You can apply for team coordinator of one of the following teams, also see Appendix D of the Protocol:

Green Team
Media Team
Science Team
Training Team
Inclusion Team
Technical Support Team
Finance Team
External Opportunities Team
Events Team

In addition, we look for 2 Chief Editors for:

the European Geographer

Why should you apply?

It brings a lot of fun
You’ll get to know new people/make friends
You can learn more about leading a team
Having a fixed place at the Annual Congress and Organisation and Strategy meetings
You can start your own projects
You will get a certificate, if you fulfil your mandate (mandatory tasks)

Tasks and useful skills for the different Teams:

Finance Team

Having some experience with fundraising and finance in general
Like to work with EGEAns on their event sponsoring
Having fun networking with potential new sponsors
Like to help to sustainably futureproof EGEA

European Geographer

Willing to (learn how to) proofread
You have a general interest in scientific journalism
Experience/willing to learn: proofreading, layout, editing, PR

Events Team

Having some experiences with event planning
Like to help and improve the quality of events
Very little excel experience (or you know where to find help 😉 )

Green Team

Being interested to learn more about sustainability and to make egea more environmentally friendly
Having a creative brain who likes to think outside the box (or does not even realise there is a box) and come up with innovative projects
Being a dedicated team player who likes to do hands-on tasks with other greenies
Being motivated to meet regularly and to join live events and team meetings

Science Team

Interest in wide range of topics
Interest in organising / attending scientific events
Ability to moderate a workshop / meeting / presentation (Not necessary as such but always welcome…)
The ability to communicate with EGEANs

Media Team

Creativity and ideas are a big advantage
Graphic/designing basics (poster/graphic making tools or software such as Canva or Inkscape) are very helpful (but not necessary)
But don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of knowledge in design or media, you have the team to help you gain it!

Training Team

Like to work with EGEAns
Being interested in learning how to manage and motivate a team
Having good communication skills (in the team (helps with coordinating 🙂 ) and outside the team )
Curious about learning new skills
Wanting to bring more trainings and soft skills to EGEAns

Inclusion Team

It would be awesome for the future representatives to be very open when it comes to communication and approaching of people.
Also, eagerness in communication in all kinds of ways, be it face to face, email or online messengers is important for this role.
Some Knowledge about Egea events and Structures is helpful, when it comes to explanations for Newbies (for example Presentation on Newbie Area)
Reach beyond: having fun to contact new Universities to instal EGEA there

External Opportunities Team

Graphic/designing basics (poster/graphic making tools or SW such as canva or Inkscape) are very helpful (but not necessary) for our Social Media Promotions
Get handy with Google Sheets and Excel to work on our Internship Database
Keep communication with EGEA partners and Alumnis to gain the newest opportunities
Be connected to the newest possibilities outside of EGEA and keep contact with the Board
Support the knowledge transfer and career development of fellow EGEAns

Technical Support Team

You will be in charge of our beloved website, so together with the team you’ll make sure it’s up and running and all information is correct and updated
As the website works with WordPress, no coding skills whatsoever are required for this position. Just a general interest in technology
You’ll also be in charge of the administration of our @egea.eu email accounts
Whenever congress or event organisers need some technical support, you’re the first point for them to contact