Open Position

External Chairman

What does an External Chairman do?

As External Chairman, you are the public face of F.U.S.T., representing us in the media, at events, and in student advocacy. You’ll maintain key relationships with the LSVb, the municipality, provincial and national bodies, and more. This is a highly visible role suited for someone passionate about student representation and public engagement.

In this role, you’ll also gain valuable experience in networking, diplomacy, and public speaking—skills that will greatly enrich your CV and serve you in any future career. By acting as a bridge between students and policymakers, you’ll make a tangible impact on your community and grow as a confident, socially engaged leader.

 

General Board responsibilities:
Besides the responsibilities that are bound to a position we also have general Board responsibilities:

Portfolios:
All Board Members are coordinators for at least one portfolio. These portfolio’s are set untill 2026. After the start of the new year boards are allowed to propose new portfolio’s as a part of their polcy plan for 2026. The current portfolio’s are:

  1. Housing
  2. Internationalisation
  3. Wellbeing

New portofiolo’s could be:

  1. Infrastructure
  2. Poverty
  3. Diversity
  4. etc…

Being involved in one or more of these portfolios offers you the opportunity to dive deep into real-world issues, lead initiatives that matter to students, and develop hands-on project management and policy experience—all of which are great additions to your resume and personal growth.

 

Services:
F.U.S.T. also offers services to its members and joined associations of which the Board is responsible. These services are:

  1. Legal Aid
  2. Training Bureau
  3. (Under construction by the Housing portfolio…)

Working on or overseeing these services gives you the chance to shape meaningful student support systems while building your organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

 

Got any questions?
Just contact us! We are always open to answer all your questions though the mail or by getting a cup of coffee (or whatever beverage you like)!

INTERESTED?!

Interested in developing yourself next year through a Board year at F.U.S.T.?
This is not just a role—it’s a chance to give back to the student community, broaden your perspective, and build a strong foundation for your future.

Send a motivation letter and your resumé/CV to us by clicking the button bellow this message!

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