Opportunities

Community Meetings (CM) is a bi-annual event where members active in specific positions on the national level of ESN meet to exchange best practices and gain knowledge that would enable them to perform better at their tasks and manage their field of work in their National Organisations (NO). 

We are opening the call for these Community Meetings: 

• HR and Network Community Meeting

• Business and Finance Community Meeting

• Communication Community Meeting 

• IT Community Meeting

Education Community Meeting and Training and Activities Community Meeting will be happening at the end of September in Brussels because they will be covered by the DIEM project. 

The Community Meetings can  take place during one of these dates:

• 3rd to 6th of September 2026;

• 10th to 13th of September 2026;

• 17th to 20th of September 2026.

All the details about the Open Call can be found in the document [HERE]. In order to apply you need to fill out the application form [HERE].  Please read the open call document carefully. 

The deadline to submit the application is Monday, the 18th of May 2026, 23:59 CEST. 

If you have any questions or need support with your application, do not hesitate to contact  Anja Miljković.

I'm delighted to announce that the call for the SUPPORT STRUCTURES of ESN International for the mandate 2026/2027 is open!

Let’s find the heroes who will assist the next International Board in implementing the Action Plan, support the work of ESN International and pave the way to a brighter future!

We are opening the following positions in the Support Structures:

• HR Manager

• International Committee for Education (ICE)

  • Main Chair, HR Manager, Communication Manager

• Network Committee (NEC)

  • Main Chair, Vice Chair for Network Development, Vice Chair for Network Engagement

• Activities Committee (ActiCom)

  • Main Chair, Vice Chair for HR, Vice Chair for Communication

• Communication Committee (ComCom)

  • Main Chair, Vice Chair for Branding, Vice Chair for Media

• IT Committee (ITcom)

  • Main Chair, Vice Chair for IT Support, Vice Chair for Development

• Community Managers (CMs)

  • Education Community Manager, HR & Network Community Manager, Training and Events Community Manager, Communication Community Manager, Business and Finance Community Manager, IT Community Manager

• Regional Support Team (RST)

  • Regional Care Coordinator, Regional Coordinator (CEP, NEP, SEEP, SWEP, WEP), Regional Training Coordinator (CEP, NEP, SEEP, SWEP, WEP)

• Membership Team

  • Coordinator, Vice Coordinator for Network Support, Vice Coordinator for Internal Growth, Member

• EGM Content Team

  • General Chair, Programme Chair, External Relations Chair, Logistics Chair, Media Chair, Technical Chair

• EGM Advisory Team

  • Coordinator, Member

• ESNsurvey Team

  • Coordinator, Communication Officer, Member

• ESN Eduk8 Team

  • Programme Coordinator, Events Manager, Community Manager, Communication Officer, Project Officer

• ESNcard Team

  • Coordinator, Vice-Coordinator, Communication Officer, Analyst, Member, Technical Member

• International Erasmus Games Team (IEG team)

  • Project Coordinator, Community Manager, Communication Officer

You can find the calls for all the Support Structures, including task descriptions, requirements, benefits and rules for applying on ESN Wiki. Read them carefully - in case of any questions, you can reach out to the Board or the volunteers currently occupying the positions. 

We would like to highlight that holding no other active position in ESN during the potential mandate is strongly recommended to the applicants.

You can apply until Thursday, 19th May 2026 at 23:59 CEST.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CALLS

We welcome applications from all the candidates who fulfil the above-mentioned profile and the requirements described in the relevant open-call documents, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation. 

Please be aware of the following timeline after the deadline and possible obligations:

• Q&A for Committee Chairs, RST and CMs

  • Questions: 20th - 26th May 2026

  • Answers: until 29th May 2026

  • Opinion poll: 1st June 2026

• Possible interviews: 20th May - 1st June 2026

• Appointment: beginning of June

ESN is an international organisation and occupying positions in ESN International means having to manage volunteers and teams coming from diverse backgrounds - therefore, the diversity between the candidates for positions in the Support Structures of ESN International is encouraged in order to ensure the proper representation of the diverse needs of the network and the volunteers who make it. In order to learn more about the types of diversity, as well as the importance of diversity for representation in ESN beyond, click here to access the diversity booklet.

We are opening the call for the positions in the Liaison Office of the Erasmus Student Network for the mandate 2026-2027 / 2028.

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION HERE! 

DEADLINE: 31st May 2026 at 23:59 CEST

We are opening the following positions:

Liaison Office for Education and Youth: 

• Liaison Officer for Higher Education Cooperation

• Liaison Officer for Skills and Lifelong Learning 

• Liaison Officer for European Youth Forum

• Liaison Officer for Youth Affair

Liaison Office for Global Mobility:

• Global Mobility Coordinator

• Liaison Officer for Africa and the Middle East

• Liaison Officer for Asia

• Liaison Officer for Erasmus+ re-association - New!  (2026-2027, 1-year mandate)

Interviews will be held with all applicants before appointment by the Board in June 2026. 

According to our SOS, Liaison Officers are expected to be confirmed by the General Assembly. From this perspective, the Board will propose the confirmation of the Liaison Officers in the next GA of ESN.

The role of the Liaison Office

With a particular 2-year mandate, the position of the Liaison Officer is conceived to turn ESNers into experts within our network in a particular field between the education and youth realms. They have a key role in advising the Board and the Headquarters in their field, and they support the development of our key positions in their different fields of action. The Liaison Officer needs to have a strong interest in policy topics, a curiosity to explore new fields and carry out personal research, a passion for external representation, and a high level of commitment since the role is fascinating but quite demanding.

In addition to physical events, representation opportunities such as webinars or online debates also happen quite often, so flexible working/studying conditions are preferred. It is really important to be honest regarding availability in the application process, as the Liaison Office is conceived to be an extremely rewarding but demanding position!

Structure of the Liaison Office

After the confirmation of the new Liaison Officers, the composition of the Liaison Office is set to be the following:

Education and Youth Liaison Officers 

• Education and Youth Policy Coordinator - Dominika Guzik

• Liaison Officer for Higher Education Cooperation - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Skills and Lifelong Learning - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Youth Affairs - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for the European Youth Forum - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Environmental Sustainability - Patricia Mielke

Global Mobility 

• Global Mobility Coordinator - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Asia - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Americas - Martina Bo

• Liaison Officer for Africa and the Middle East  - Open call!

• Liaison Officer for Erasmus+ re-association - New!  Open call!

• Liaison Officer for the Western Balkans - Katarina Bižanović

We hope to see many great applications!

Don’t hesitate to contact the Liaison Office Coordinators Dominika Guzik (dominika.guzik@esn.org), Sara Tagliabracci (sara.tagliabracci@esn.org) or our president Simone Lepore (president@esn.org) if you have any questions!

THE EVENT:

ESN Lithuania's 61st National Assembly will take place in Palanga on the 12th - 14th of June and is organised by ESN Vilnius University. Get ready for a fun weekend full of discussions, decisions and of course - gossip and love. This NA will be our gala NA, so expect to see our GoPublic Awards. 

The participation fee is 50Eur and includes: 

• Accommodation for two nights at Vyturys Hotel. 

• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday 

• Lunch on Saturday and Sunday

• Dinner on Friday and Saturday 

• Coffee breaks

• Welcome pack

• Social programme 

• New friends, workshops, and love 

REGISTRATION:

REGISTER HERE

The deadline for registration is the 22nd May 2026, 23:59 EEST.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation and an invoice. To secure your spot, payment must be made within 7 days of receiving the invoice. After an invoice is issued, cancellation of the spot is not possible anymore. Prompt payment ensures your commitment and helps us minimise cancellations. Should you need to change or cancel your registration after applying, please contact events@esn.lt. If you are also interested in proposing or holding a workshop or small session, please contact events@esn.lt as well.

CHAIRING TEAM:

We would love to welcome you as part of our legendary chairing team!! That’s why I am opening the call for Main Chair, Vice Chair, and Technical Chair for NA61.

To apply please send the following to board@esn.lt before May 17, 2026, 23.59 EEST: 

1. ESN CV: including all your CT experience. 

2. Motivation letter, including: 

         - your secret love island skills

         - a short description of what you bring for the role you’re applying for 

         - a short description of why you want to be part of the team 

Pros of being CT:

 - We provide 50Eur travel reimbursement.*

 - The participation fee for CT members is fully covered

 - We aim to support you with tips for sightseeing, and couchsurfing spots at ESNers, if you need one or two extra nights in Lithuania

 - A great chance to gain or develop skills and experiences in a friendly and calm environment 

 - Getting to know our supportive and fun ESNers

Cons of being CT: 

 - You might fall in love. (Or worse)

*As part of ESN Lithuania’s commitment to sustainability, flights will not be reimbursed for travel distances of less than 400 km (measured as direct/airline distance between the origin and destination). For trips under 400 km, participants are expected to choose more sustainable modes of transportation, such as train or bus. Travel costs for flights on these routes are not eligible for funding.

The CT is announced soon after application deadline so that you have a chance to still find cheap transport. 

Please find our CT guidelines attached. If you’re ready to bring order, structure, and some good laughs to our fun assembly, we can’t wait to see your application! In case of further questions, contact events@esn.lt. The best airports to arrive are Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga (last one very small so less flights). 

Thank you for reading till here and have a great weekend ahead!

SN Slovakia's Electoral NA - New Antique National Assembly (NA)  which will take place in Trnava from 12th to 14th June.

Ready to teleport to Slovakia's own Rome?

Just like all the roads lead to Rome, don't worry: Trnava is easily reachable - and also 30mins by train from Bratislava!

Packages

Full Package – 80 €

Includes: 2 nights of accommodation, 2 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, coffee breaks, and social programme.

No Accomodation Package – 70 €

Includes: 2 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, coffee breaks, and social programme.

Registrations

You can register here

Registrations are open 22.5. until 23:59

Registration does not guarantee a spot, as it will depend on the amount of applications.

Call for CT

We are also extending the call for Chairing Team to the whole Network, as usual.

The Chairing Team consists of three roles according to the current Event Policy Paper:

• Main Chair

  • moderates the plenary and ensures adherence to the agenda and timing

  • oversees procedural matters and introduces speakers

  • manages the Speakers’ list

  • requirement: must have attended at least two National Assemblies prior to candidacy

• Vice-Chair

  • writes and finalises the minutes of the National Assembly (signed by Scrutineers, Main Chair, and Vice-Chair)

  • supports the Main Chair with the Speakers’ list

  • requirement: must have attended at least two National Assemblies prior to candidacy

• Technical Chair

  • responsible for the technical aspects of the Assembly (streaming, microphones, projector, sound system)

  • requirement: must be skilled in IT

We kindly ask you to send us a Letter of Motivation in PDF format including:

• name & surname

• section

• short “About me” introduction

• reasoning why you are applying for the position

Please name your file as: position_surname_name.pdf (e.g. mainchair_capybara_maros.pdf).

The fee for CT is 100% covered by ESN Slovakia. 

Note: According to the EPP, "for statutory events (e.g. NA), funding is foreseen in the ESN Slovakia budget proposal. The exact amount will be defined based on the available budget and may be used to cover participation fees or travel reimbursements for CT and NB members.

Application deadline: 18.05.2026 23:59

Send your application to: vice-president@esn.sk

According to the EPP, an Online Question Round for Chairing Team candidates will then run for two days after the deadline.  

The Chairing Team is an essential part of ensuring that the National Assembly runs smoothly and fairly. It’s also an excellent opportunity to experience the NA from a new perspective, develop new skills, and contribute directly to the decision-making of ESN Slovakia.

It has been an amazing experience to listen to all the amazing practices you have in your National Organisations over the past months - you are not only sharing with your peers, but also building the future of the Network! Based on this, together with NEC, we believe it's time to showcase the strength of this community and the work we have been doing, and bring it together with these best practices. 

We are collecting best practices in two fields: 

- Knowledge Transfer: practices that can be used during both transition periods, but also in moments of training or when we try to inform our sections about specific topics. How do we transfer the knowledge between levels and between volunteers in our National Organisations?

- Volunteer Wellbeing: practices that help to guarantee good conditions, physical, mental, or others, for our volunteers, for them to be able to practice their activity without compromising any part of their own wellbeing. 

Our goal is to create materials that gather best practices and their implementation to provide opportunities for other NOs and/or local sections to develop new processes with their own structure. To do so, click on the topics to access a Google Form to submit the best practices. 

Deadline: 25/05

The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Young Leaders Summit will be taking place in Norway with the theme of “ Anticipatory Leadership for a Human-Centred Future”, and applications are now open!

ASEF is an intergovernmental, not-for-profit organization that strengthens relationships between Asia and Europe through intellectual, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges. It brings together leaders from diverse backgrounds to address key global challenges and foster collaborations between the two regions.

This summit brings together passionate young leaders from Asia and Europe to discuss pressing global challenges, exchange ideas, and build cross-regional collaborations.

If you are passionate about youth leadership, global mobility, and building bridges between Asia and Europe, this is your chance to be part of an impactful experience! The summit will feature interactive sessions, insightful workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 12 May 2026!

You can see all the details and the Open Call by contacting your NR.

After four successful editions, ESN has once again partnered with EAIE to help organise their annual conference! 

Today, we are coming with great news: the possibility to participate as a conference volunteer in the next EAIE annual conference, which will take place in Glasgow from the 8th to the 11th of September. We have around 15 spots guaranteed and if you want to take one of them, check the details below!

The European Association of International Education and its annual conference

For more than a decade, the Erasmus Student Network has participated in the Annual Conference of the European Association for International Education, the biggest conference on the whole continent in the fields of internationalisation of Higher Education and student mobility. The conference provides a unique opportunity to present some of our key initiatives and engage with many of your Universities, National Agencies and European stakeholders in the field. Normal participation in the conference costs more than 900 euros, so you can imagine the level! During that week, the EAIE conference is the place to be for anyone interested in student mobility and internationalisation.

As an organisation, EAIE is a long-standing partner of ESN. We are often invited to contribute to their magazine and blog and we also participate in many of their online events. In 2020, ESN and the EAIE signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen our collaboration even further. Last year, EAIE joined EGM Ancona and even co-presented a session on a plenary about a joint effort with ESN in a research publication.

Be a volunteer at the conference! Conditions for participation

Every year, EAIE collaborates with some Universities to have student volunteers supporting the on-site organisation of the conference. Last year, we sent a big international delegation of volunteers and this is our goal for this edition as well.

All the conditions of the volunteer role are explained in these two documents - they are short, but please read them in full:

• General conditions for student assistants

• Agreement model (if selected, you will have to sign one of these)

EAIE also prepared a document so you can ask for financial support from your University:

• Guideline for Pitching Financial Support for the EAIE Volunteer Work from Your University

In short, some things to take into account:

• You will have to be fully available in Glasgow from the 6th to the 11th of September, both of them included, and from 07:00 to 19:00, which is a full week. This does not mean that you will have to be working all those hours since there will be different shifts depending on your role, but you do need to be available. Compared to previous editions, this year there will be more volunteers, so the role is not extremely demanding, therefore you will also have a significant amount of time to discover the conference as well.

• Unfortunately, travel arrangements or accommodation are not covered. However, at the end of the conference, you will receive a compensation of 350 euros if you have respected the agreement, which can hopefully be used to cover your travel expenses. Packed lunches, snacks, coffee, etc are all covered.

How to apply: conditions and process

Any active ESN volunteer can apply, but following the recommendations from EAIE, students or recent graduates are preferred. Based on our past experience and a new agreement with EAIE, the priority will be given to the ESNers who are active on the national level and/or are involved with the topic of Education. However, all our volunteers have a chance! What is most important for us is that our volunteers respect the contract that they sign with EAIE. 

In the motivation letter, it is important that you explain why you want to participate and why your participation will be beneficial for the network (maybe you plan to organise an EGM or another important event, or you are active in the education field and want to learn more about how institutional networking is conducted in the field).

If you want to participate, please fill in THIS FORM by Sunday, 17th of May, 23:59 CEST.