Board Recruitment 2026
Are you interested in influencing student matters, advocating for students’ rights, or perhaps organizing and developing events and member services? If you answered even hesitantly “yes” to any of these, apply to join the Student Union Kaakko board!
Previous experience in organizations or advocacy is not required, but it can be beneficial. To apply for the board, you must have a valid membership in Student Union Kaakko, and your membership must remain valid throughout the entire term. We pay a fee for the work based on the role and responsibilities, and it is possible to earn study credits, course completions, and an official work certificate.
Board Responsibilities
The board runs the daily operations of the student union together with employees from the student union offices and remotely via Teams. The offices are located on the Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna campuses. In addition to daily tasks and team leadership, the board actively engages in student advocacy, represents the student union, and ensures the implementation of the action plan.
Each board member is responsible for one or more teams and participates in their activities. Board members work closely with employees assigned to their teams. Despite the team structure, much of the board’s work is done collaboratively!
Working on the Board
The student union board is a “working board,” meaning the position is full-time and includes a monthly stipend. The term of office is the calendar year, but elected members will begin orientation later this year.
Working hours are defined by the trust agreement approved by the representative council. In 2025, hours and stipends were as follows:
- President of the Board: 90h/month (500€/month)
- Vice President of the Board: 40h/month (250€/month)
- Board Member: 20h/month (100€/month)
Board Composition
The board consists of a chairperson, 3 vice chairpersons, and 3–6 board members. The representative council determines the size of the board annually during its organizational meeting.
Recruitment Timeline
- Application opens: November 10
- Apply to Kaakko’s board using this form: APPLY TO THE BOARD
- Application closes: November 26
You can still nominate yourself during the representative council meeting on November 27, when the selection is made. Note that rep co members will get to know you better if you submit the form in advance.
Representative Council Organizational Meeting: November 27
The meeting will be held on November 27 starting at 16:00. During the meeting, the board for 2026 will be elected. You can join remotely via Teams THROUGH THIS LINK.
Orientation: December 12–14
The orientation weekend for the 2026 board will take place December 12–14, 2025. Participation is free for the 2026 board members. The organizational meeting for the new board will also be held during orientation.
More Information
For more details about applying to the board, contact:
Laura Laakso
President of the Board
Phone: 044 4910 616
Email: laura.laakso@opiskelijakuntakaakko.fi