Current calls for volunteers

IATEFL Materials and Writing Special Interest Group (MaWSIG)

Applications close: 30th of June

Positions Available: Website Coordinator

Job Description:  

Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

How to apply

  • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

Notes

  • Applicants should ideally hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and MaWSIG for at least the past six months
  • Applications will be read blind by the MaWSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
  • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
  • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

IATEFL Young Learners and Teenagers Special Interest Group (YLTSIG)

Applications close: 30th of June

Positions Available: 

  • Joint Publications Coordinator
  • Joint Events Coordinator
  • Membership and Sponsorship Coordinator

Job Descriptions:  

Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

How to apply

  • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

Notes

  • Applicants should ideally hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and YLTSIG for at least the past six months
  • Applications will be read blind by the YLTSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
  • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
  • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group (TDSIG)

Applications close: 30th of June

Positions Available: 

  • 3 x Committee Member ( please read job description to see what tasks this includes)

Job Description: 

Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

How to apply

  • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

Notes

  • Applicants should ideally hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and TDSIG for at least the past six months
  • Applications will be read blind by the TDSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
  • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
  • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Learning Technologies Special Interest Group (LTSIG)

    Applications close: 9th of June

    Positions Available: 

    • Content Team Member

    Job Description:  

    Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants ideally hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and LTSIG for at least the past six months
    • Applications will be read blind by the LTSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
    • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Leadership and Management Special Interest Group (LAMSIG)

    Applications close: 18th of May 

    Positions Available: 

    • Events and Website sub-committee 
    • Communications and Newsletter sub-committee
    • Digital/Technology/Design/Social Media sub-committee

    Job Description: 

    Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants should hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and LAMSIG for at least the past six months
    • Applications will be read blind by the LAMSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
    • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Inclusive Practices & Special Educational Needs Special Interest Group (IPSENSIG)

    Applications close: 31st May 2023

    Positions Available: 

    • Joint social media coordinator
    • Joint treasurer
    • Joint secretary
    • Joint newsletter coordinator

    Job Descriptions:

    Click here to apply (please read the job description above and the notes below first)

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants should hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and IPSENSIG for at least the past six months
    • Applications will be read blind by the IPSENSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
    • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Business English Special Interest Group (BESIG)

    Applications close: 31st May 2023

    Position Available: Coordinator 

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants should hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and BESIG for at least the past twelve months.
    • Applications will be read blind by the BESIG Joint Coordinators and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job role description above.
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term from November 2023.
    • Please specify on your application if you are applying for the position of Coordinator or Joint Coordinator with another BESIG member.
    • In the event of there being multiple applications for the Coordinator/Joint  Coordinator position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Global Issues Special Interest Group (GISIG)

    Applications close: 30th June 2023

    Position available: x1 SIG Coordinator

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants should hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and GISIG for at least the past six months
    • Applications will be read blind by the GISIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
    • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL

    IATEFL Literature Special Interest Group (LitSIG)

    Applications close: 30th of June 2023

    Position available:
    x1 Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator

    How to apply

    • Please complete the application form ensuring you meet all the requirements and complete all fields, including a 200-word statement demonstrating your suitability for the position you are applying for. 

    Notes

    • Applicants should hold current individual or institutional membership of IATEFL and LitSIG for at least the past six months
    • Applications will be read blind by the LitSIG Coordinator and members of the committee and will be assessed against the criteria set in the job description above
    • The successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term
    • In the event of there being more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held electronically by IATEFL