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Applications for Deputy Working Groups Coordinator for 2025-2026 OPEN 

Are you passionate about Europe? Do you want to gain experience in an international youth-led organisation? Are you a people’s person and want to put into practice your managerial capacities? Then you should apply for the Deputy Working Groups Coordinator position at the European Student Think Tank.

The Deputy Working Groups Coordinator oversees all seven EST Working Groups. In this role, you will serve as the primary link between the groups and the rest of the organisation. In this role you will have the chance to enable the members in your department to reach their full potential as young researchers. This position requires a commitment of approximately 6–8 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Working Groups Coordinator in the overseeing and coordination the work of  7 Working Groups 
  • Liaise between the Working Groups the rest of departments of the organisation
  • Support and guide the work of the Working Group Heads and inform them about opportunities and initiatives for their involvement within the EST
  • Support in the organisation of monthly coordination meetings with all Heads of the Working Groups
  • Foster development of members hard and soft skills
  • Create synergies between departments for internal collaborations
  • Represent the Working Groups coordinator by attending Board Meetings if necessary

Requirements

  • Excellent command of the English language 
  • Previous experience in research and publication processes is an asset
  • Be knowledgeable about a wide range of European affairs
  • Strong leadership and communication qualities
  • Organisational skills 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Possess a vision for the EST

Application process

You can submit your application by filling out the form you can find here. You will have to answer some questions and upload your CV (max. 2 pages) in PDF format. 

The Call for Applications will be open until July 6th (23:59 CEST). Applications will be screened on a rolling basis, so you can be contacted for an interview in July. If we find suitable candidates before the deadline, the EST reserves the right to close the call earlier. 

Expected start date is August 2025.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact wgcoordinator@esthinktank.com

Note: All positions are voluntary and unpaid, and are open to ALL students and young professionals. In order to become a member please take into consideration that there is a membership fee of 5€ to help cover the administrative costs of the organisation.