Are you a catalyst for change, ready to lead a community of forward-thinking students in driving sustainability? Envision your path in collaboration with a co-president, a peer in leadership, together cultivating an environment where individual potential blossoms into collective impact. If the opportunity for professional growth and leadership development excites you, your moment to make a difference has arrived.
Step forward and apply to become a captain of oikos International as our next Co-President!
đź”” Key Dates:
Application Period: February 17 – March 28, 2025
Crowning Moment: The Legislative Meeting on April 13, 2025 ONLINE
Engagement Term: Two-year stewardship (November/December 2025 to December 2027)
Employment scope based on available funding (50-100%), full-time defined as 37 hours weekly
Action Arena: Operate remotely, in your nation of residence
Salary Level (full-time rate): Annual compensation of 45,000 to 85,000 CHF gross, honoring our fair salary model
Co-Presidency
You’re not a solo act – another Co-President voyages with you, sharing wisdom and carving out this purposeful odyssey side by side. To dive deeper into the co-presidency paradigm, explore here.
Central Responsibilities:
As an oikos International Co-President, you’re steering the team of approximately 10-25 professionals and volunteers from all over the globe.
Your co-presidency will embody the diverse scope of the organization, with roles shaped collaboratively post-election to address oikos’ dynamic needs and opportunities.
Collective leadership means shared responsibilities – navigating long-term alliances, fundraising strategies, and guiding the whole team with strategic foresight. Yet, each Co-President serves the grand vision alongside fostering individual professional quests.
Some snapshot responsibilities include:
- Community Growth
- Team Leadership
- Strategy Development
- Network Expansion
- Fundraising Excellence
- Initiative Shaping
Growth and Benefits:
During your term, expect significant growth in both personal and professional realms as you enhance your leadership skills. You’ll connect with key influencers in sustainability and education, building a strong network and embracing challenges that foster your development.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Insider familiarity with the oikos network—you are an oikee already.
- A fire for sustainable education and leadership development, aligned with oikos’ ethos.
- Exceptional group facilitation and proven leadership qualities.
- Resilience, adaptability and an agile mindset.
- Eagerness to master administrative crafts, including a proficiency in essential digital tools (like Google Workspace, Miro, Airtable).
- Fluency in English, with command over German and/or French as a valuable asset.
- Stellar communication skills, capable of fostering synergy amongst diverse cultures.
- A meticulous eye in project management.
- A relentless drive to learn and improve.
Ready to Take the Leap? Here’s What You Do:
Submit your application with:
- A heartfelt cover letter (capped at 2-3 pages);
- A visionary action plan for oikos’ future (up to 2 pages);
- A polished and precise CV (up to 2 pages);
- A snapshot introduction (maximum of 150 words) plus a photo for our website;
- A reference letter;
- A personal video narrative (max. 4 minutes) to showcase your candidacy.
Unlock Insights:
Mark your calendar for our Q&A Calls on March 3, 3 PM CET and March 25, 1 PM CET for an unveiling of more details.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87029105854
Need Guidance?
For questions or to chart a course with the current Co-Presidents, please send your signals to:
- Michael Winter (Co-President 2023-2025) at michael.winter@oikos-international.org
- Patricija Zizyte (Co-President 2024-2026) at patricija.zizyte@oikos-international.orgÂ
Feel the pull? One-on-one dialogues with the current Co-Presidents await via email or Discord to navigate your potential in our galaxy of change makers.
