lead the
change
become the next oikos co-president
What if your leadership could shape the future of oikos International? We are now accepting applicants eager to become the next oikos co-president! We are looking for individuals who believe in collaboration, shared leadership, to take an active role in stewarding our Community and driving the oikos vision. If you are passionate about our mission and ready to embark upon a meaningful leadership journey, filled with personal and professional development – we encourage you to apply!
Position overview
2027-2028
term
50-100%
employment
100% remote
work
30k-60k CHF
salary
30 march
deadline
What is the role of co-presidents?
You’re not a solo act – you partner with another co-president, complementing and supporting each other, so that both you and the oikos Community can thrive! If you wish to learn more about our transition from a single president to a co-presidency model, read about it 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.
Key co-president responsibilities include:
- Community Growth
- Team Leadership
- Strategy Development
- Network Expansion
- Fundraising Engagement
- Initiative Shaping
- and many more
Growth and Benefits:
During your term as a co-president, you’ll experience both personal and professional growth, on top of it you’ll enhance your leadership skills and learn to navigate complexities. You’ll connect with key stakeholders in sustainability and education, build a strong network and have the opportunity to work with notable individuals and organizations within the field.
What you bring to the table?
- oikos Chapter experience,
- Familiarity with the oikos Community.,
- A passion for business and economics education and change leadership development, aligned with oikos’ ethos.,
- Exceptional group facilitation and proven leadership qualities.,
- Resilience, adaptability and an agile mindset.,
- Eagerness to master administrative tasks, including a proficiency in essential digital tools (like Google Workspace, Miro, Airtable).,
- Fluency in English, with command of German as a valuable asset.,
- Stellar communication skills, capable of fostering synergy amongst diverse cultures.,
- A meticulous eye for project management.,
- A relentless drive to learn and improve.
What your application needs?
cover letter
cover letter
action plan
action plan
your CV
CV
brief
intro
intro
reference
letter
reference
video presentation
presentation
Participation in the Legislative Meeting on 19 April is mandatory for all candidates. oikos Chapter representatives who vote in the election of the next oikos co-president will watch your presentation and ask you for more detailed responses or clarifications, prior to casting their vote. This is a democratic process in electing the leadership of our Community, by participating, you embrace a culture of openness and accountability to the Legislative Assembly.
Need more guidance?
We have prepared two Q&A Calls for everyone interested in learning more about the role, the election process and what it means to be an oikos co-president on following dates:
- 1st info call: March 4th, 11:30am-12:00pm CET – Join in via Zoom.
- 2nd info call: March 25th, 11:30am-12:00pm CET – Join in via Zoom.
Furthermore, if you wish to reach out directly, the current co-presidents are happy to talk to you:
Patricija Zizyte (Co-President 2024-2026) at patricija.zizyte@oikos-international.org
Jule Neumann (Co-President 2025-2027) at jule.neumann@oikos-international.org
Application process timeline
