EIT RawMaterials Alumni
Connect, collaborate, and network to develop your career and boost innovation in the raw materials sector!
EIT RawMaterials Alumni Network is a global community of entrepreneurial thinkers and doers from EIT RawMaterials’ start-ups, Masters and PhD programmes, and other educational courses. Winners of our business idea competitions are also part of this network. You can connect with the entire community once you join!
2024 Alumni Elections Are Open!
We are looking for the next President to lead the EIT RawMaterials Alumni Community into the future and become a driving force shaping the direction of the established community and the board.
This is your chance to shape EIT RawMaterials Alumni and make sure your voice is heard!
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee strategic direction and vision by defining annual goals and activities
- Coordinate operations of the EIT RawMaterials Alumni Board
- Identify potential collaborations and develop external business relationships
- Chair quarterly board meetings, prepare agenda and strategy
- Be flexible in support of other board members and initiatives
- Regularly communicate with our Alumni via the platform
- Identify potential collaborations and develop external business relationships
- Ensure connections to the broader EIT ecosystem
- Act as the public face of the EIT RawMaterials Alumni by representing our brand at various events
- Cooperate and report to the Alumni Coordinator
➡️ Our goal is to ensure consistent regional representation and strong engagement within our Alumni Community. The initial focus is to develop a strategic plan of action for the remainder of 2024 into 2025 creating value for the Alumni Community members and also contribute to the financial sustainability of EIT RawMaterials.
Election Timeline
Interested candidates submit an application until 8 April 2024 (noon CET) containing the following:
- Short description (max 300 words) presenting your educational and professional pathway, key achievements and working plans. Please indicate which EIT RawMaterials educational programme you have graduated from and when (to confirm eligibility).
- Outline your vision and action plan (max 300 words) regarding the EITRM Alumni Board and the Alumni Community in 2024-2026, based on the role’s description, and upcoming challenges. Please, include information on how you are going to use your work experience and professional network of contacts.
- Recorded video (max 1 minute) introducing yourself and explaining why you want to lead the EITRM Alumni Board and Community.
All the information provided will be publicly available for the purpose of the election on the Alumni platform, social media channels including EIT Alumni and Academy, as well will be presented to the Alumni Community via email for voting. Eligible candidates will have time to promote themselves and conduct their campaign.
Please note this position is voluntary, however, travel and accommodation costs related to participation in events are covered after consultation with the Alumni Coordinator.
EIT RawMaterials Alumni Vision
EIT RawMaterials has an ambitious vision for our Alumni Network, and we want you to be a part of it! This is a community that:
What the Alumni Network Offers You
As soon as you join the Alumni Network, you can connect with raw materials industry, academia, and innovators across multiple sectors. You can contribute to world-class solutions and innovations addressing the major challenges facing our world.
You will have access to career development opportunities, industry advisors, and knowledge exchange sessions. We will keep you up to date with events and opportunities, our latest news, and you will also enjoy access to a range of EIT RawMaterials services.
Follow the latest updates
Follow the latest updates from the EIT RawMaterials Alumni on LinkedIn. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at alumni@eitrawmaterials.eu