The application period for OYY’s Chair of the Board is now open – apply by 11.11.2026
Application period for the OYY Board for 2027 is now open. The application period for the position of Chair of the Board is October 19–November 11, and for Board members, the application period is October 19–November 30. In this article, we focus on the role of Chair of the Board. To see more info about working as a Board member, please visit this article.
As the Chair of the Board, you get to challenge yourself in the advocacy of students’ interests, lead the Board and build networks both locally and nationally. The Chair of the Board represents the Student Union for example by giving interviews to the media and in meetings with the leadership of the university and the city. The Board and the Chair commit to following the objectives and values of the Student Union which are specified in the strategy and policy paper accepted by the Student Council.
The Board of the Student Union is a working board, and the everyday life of the Board is formed of different kinds of weekly meetings and discussions. The Chair works full-time at the Student Union’s office. Most of the work is done during office hours, but some events, representative work and contact with stakeholders take place in the evenings and on weekends. The chair is paid a monthly reward for the position.
How to apply
The Student Union’s activities are bilingual, so skills in both Finnish and English are considered an advantage. Previous experience in leadership, experience with working in organisations, good social interaction skills and the ability to work under pressure are considered advantages in the position of the Chair.
Send in your free-form application and CV to hakemukset@oyy.fi by 11 November at 23:59. The applications are submitted to the Student Council for reading.
The Student Council selects the Chair of the Board in their meeting in November. The candidates running for the position have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the Student Council in the meeting, and the Student Council can ask them questions. More information about the Student Council meeting will be published later.
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).