The new year has started with a bang and the first team of Special Associates of ELSA Greece is ready for the activities and initiatives to come. Take part in the second call for the National Team and become an active part of the largest team of young lawyers in Greece!
Those interested in gaining experience and knowledge in their areas of interest, developing their skills, learning how ELSA operates at national level and enriching their academic experience are invited to complete the following expression-of-interest form within the deadline below:
https://docs.google.com/…/1iPaYscZhGdkgHg1JoPadF6N3FI…/edit…
The positions of the Special Associates by area follow in detail:
1. For the President’s area (Board Management, External Relations, Expansion – B.E.E.)
Special Associates for External Relations / Directors for External Relations (BEE)
They assist the President in carrying out their duties and in implementing the external relations plan of the National Federation. Specifically, they are engaged in seeking, managing and consolidating partnerships, preparing approaches to external partners, finding sponsorships, promoting supporters and promoting the outward-looking nature of ELSA Greece.
Communication skills, comfortable use of computers and mobile phones, responsibility and flexibility are essential characteristics for this position.
For more information you may contact the President, Giorgos Palamidas (@George Palamidas) at the following email address: president@gr.elsa.org
2. For the General Secretariat area (Internal Management-IM)
The Special Associates work with the Secretary General on internal management, coordinating organisational matters and creating the National Trainers’ Pool (NTP). In addition, they manage and contribute to communication with the members of the Network, at both national and international level. A key axis of the Special Associates’ work this year will be engagement with the development of the Organisation’s Human Resources, and, finally, their work in coordinating the Electronic Governance of ELSA Greece will also be important.
Communication skills, a willingness to try innovative methods and activities, flexibility, and a good knowledge of English and computers are essential characteristics for this position.
For more information you may contact the Secretary General, Sofia Sdrali, at the following email address: secgen@gr.elsa.org
3. For the Treasury area (Fundraising, Financial Management – FM)
The Special Associates in the Treasury area work with the Treasurer in seeking financial partners and in the financial management of the network’s activities. The responsibilities of the position include drawing up and executing the network’s budget, assisting the Treasurer, seeking sources of funding for the network’s activities (sponsorships or grants), seeking suppliers, managing regular communication with sponsors and suppliers, keeping the Treasury’s records and regularly recording financial data. Necessary qualities are organisation and speed in carrying out the duties, cooperativeness, communication skills and familiarity with the use of basic digital tools (Gmail, Excel, Word, etc.)
For more information you may contact the Treasurer, Nikolaos Souris, at the following email address: treasurer@gr.elsa.org
4. For the Marketing area (MKT)
The Special Associates in the Marketing area assist the Vice President for MKT in promoting every activity and campaign of the association. In constant communication and interaction with all areas as well as the local groups, they help design a promotional plan and material for social media in order to achieve the best possible visibility of all the network’s activities. Together with the Vice President for Marketing, they take care of the continuous renewal of the association’s website and social media, as well as communication with the local groups and external partners for the proper mutual promotion of activities.
Resourcefulness, consistency, organisation and a willingness to devote a considerable amount of free time are considered important skills. Communication skills, flexibility in the use of Greek and English and great familiarity with social media are also necessary characteristics of the candidate. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Premiere Pro and, more generally, familiarity with image and video editing programmes, as well as possession of photographic equipment, will be particularly appreciated. However, these are not considered necessary as trainings will be held on their use with the aim of creating original promotional material in accordance with ELSA’s Corporate Identity.
For more information you may contact the Vice President for Marketing, Thomais Ntafouli, at the following email address: marketing@gr.elsa.org
5. For the Academic Activities area (Academic Activities – AA)
Special Associate for the National Moot Court Competition (NMCC)
The Special Associate for the National Moot Court Competition is responsible for the organisational
matters of the Competition, at all stages of organisation and, above all, for managing the oral
phase. Their responsibilities include communication with the teams, the Local Coordinators of
Academic Competitions, as well as the Coordination of the Organising Committee of the Competition.
For more information you may contact the Vice President for Academic Activities, Alexandros Avramis, at the following email address: academicactivities@gr.elsa.org
6. For the Seminars & Conferences area (Seminars & Conferences – S&C)
Special Associate for Seminars & Conferences (Director for S&C)
Together with the Vice President for S&C, they undertake the planning, organisation and delivery of Conferences, as well as Web Conferences and Webinars by ELSA Greece at both national and international level. At the same time, they assist in coordinating the ELSA Delegations as well as the Webinars in the Greek network. Essential prerequisites are a willingness to work, responsibility, planning, communication skills and the ability to devote time. Finally, a good knowledge and use of English
language as well as the use of computers are considered necessary.
For more information you may contact the Vice President for Seminars and Conferences, Pavlos Klagkos, at the following email address: seminarsconferences@gr.elsa.org
7. For the Student Trainee Exchange Programme (STEP) area
The Special Associates assist the Vice President for STEP in carrying out her duties. In more detail, they help her both with the general organisation of the area and, specifically, with approaching potential traineeship providers (job hunting), attracting student trainees (student hunting), receiving foreign trainees (reception), as well as ELSA Greece’s newly established project (LInC).
Professionalism, communication skills, consistency and computer literacy are considered necessary for the position.
For more information you may contact the Vice President for STEP, Maria
Angelopoulou at the following email address: step@gr.elsa.org
Electronic applications may be submitted until Thursday 15 October at 23:59 (EEST). Furthermore, in your application you may choose more than one position.
*ELSA Greece reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to any of the above positions.
We are at your disposal for any further clarification or help.
Kind regards,
The Board of ELSA Greece 2020/2021,
Giorgos, Sofia, Nikos, Thomais, Alexandros, Pavlos, Maria
