By-election Board 25/26

Applications are now open for the positions in Jönköping Student Union that are still vacant. Take the chance to join this team and make a real difference for yourself and your fellow students!

Which positions are open?

Board Member - 1 open position

As a board member, your job is to be the voice of the students in the decisions the board is responsible for. This means that you are expected to participate in activities, events, and other means to keep in touch with your fellow students to later represent their opinions. You must also stay updated on what is happening within JSU as an organization, as the board is responsible for overseeing the development of the Student Union. Among other things, you will gain experience in how to manage and develop an organization at a strategic level.

Read more in the role description Pdf, 156.2 kB. or contact president@js.ju.se for more information.

Nominations Committee - 3 open positions

The Nominations Committee interviews candidates for different positions within the Student Union. Based on the interviews the Nomination Committee brings out a recommendation for the best candidate. They play a crucial role, and their opinions carry significant weight. Part of the Nominations Committee's work is also to look for suitable candidates for the roles. This means that the committee needs to be out among students at activities and events to connect with potential candidates. That said, there is no requirement for you to have an extensive network from the start.

As a member of the Nominations Committee, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in interviewing and recruitment.

Read more in the role description Pdf, 120.3 kB. or contact president@js.ju.se for more information.

Operations Controller - 1 open position

The Operations Controllers are responsible for ensuring that the work carried out by the board follows JSU's statutes and other governing documents. This position's main task is to observe and act if necessary. You will gain insight into how the Student Union functions and have the chance to gain experience in organizational development and strategic work. Note that the Operational Controllers do not have voting rights within the JSU board.

Read more in the role description Pdf, 119 kB. or contact president@js.ju.se for more information.

HOW DO I APPLY?

1. You submit your application by sending your CV and motivational letter to president@js.ju.se, no later than May 19th.
   
2. The Nominations Committee will contact you for an interview. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis and any candidate who applied before the given deadline has the opportunity to be interviewed.
   
3. The Nominations Committee will contact your references.
4. You will be invited to present yourself, for a maximum of 5 minutes, at the By Election on May 26th. Time and location will be provided during the recruitment process. After the presentation, the board may ask additional questions.
   
5. The board will review all applications, listen to the candidates, and then decide considering the Nominations Committee's recommendation..

You can also apply on the spot. In that case, you will not be interviewed by the Nominations Committee.

Do you have further questions about the application process? Contact president@js.ju.se

The application must be written in English. These positions also require the candidates to be able to speak and write in English.