Reminder: the application for the position of OYY Chair of the Board closes on 11.11.!
The OYY Board recruitment for 2027 has reached the point where the application period for the position of Chair of the Board will close very soon, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. So now is the time, at the very latest, to take action and submit your application if you’re interested in the position!
In the role of the Chair, you’ll gain valuable experience not only in advocating for students’ interests, student union activities, and the student community, but also in leadership roles, administrative tasks, and organizational management, among other things. This is a role that requires sufficient resources, as the Chair works full-time at the student union office. Most of the work takes place during office hours, but there are also representative duties and events outside of those hours, such as on weekends and in the evenings. The Chair is paid 1100€/month for the position.
You are a good fit for this role if you have strong interpersonal skills, are a team player, and can perform well under pressure. OYY is bilingual, so proficiency in both Finnish and English is an advantage. Previous experience in leadership roles and organizational activities is also considered a plus.
How to apply
Apply for the position by submitting a free-form application and your resume to hakemukset@oyy.fi by 11:59 p.m. on November 11, 2026. Applications will be forwarded to OYY’s highest decision-making body, the Student Council, for review.
The Student Council will elect the chairperson at its meeting in late November. Candidates for chairperson will have the opportunity to introduce themselves in the meeting. More info about the meeting will be published later this week on OYY’s webpage.
For more information about the application process or board responsibilities, feel free to contact Chair of the Board Jonne Haapala (hpj@oyy.fi) or Secretary General Eetu Leinonen (paasihteeri@oyy.fi).