Open Positions

Please note that all of our roles are volunteer positions

Head of Finance

We are looking for a new Head of Finance!

Head of Finance

Who are we

At Female Leadership Academy, we’re on a mission to increase diversity in leadership. We launched our first Academy back in 2020, and since then we’ve helped over +5000 students and professionals develop their leadership skills and get a head-start in their careers.

The role

We are looking for a new Head of Finance to organise and plan the finances in Female Leadership Academy. You will work on our budgeting, finances, invoices, as well as seeking out potential funds for FLA. We value experience or studies within finance, but most importantly, we expect you to show us that you are able to take ownership of your tasks, and eager to help FLA grow.

Who we think you are

You have some experience in working with finance, and want to be a part of a mission-led organisation, consisting of passionate students and young professionals. You’ll be working with things like budgeting, forecasting, funding applications and cash flow. We highly value motivation and hope for experience with planning and executing events. Most importantly, we expect that you are able to take ownership of your tasks and are eager to join our organisation.

Time

We expect approx. 15-20 hours per week spent working closely with the Finance team and the other Heads in FLA. This will vary depending on the workload.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV in English to Teodora Hertanu at [email protected]. Please note which role you’re applying for in the email subject line. The application deadline is 20.4.2025.

Student Ambassador

The Student Ambassadors team serves as a vital bridge between FLA and the student community, promoting engagement, fostering connections, and supporting the smooth operation of the Academy’s activities. This dynamic team plays a key role in enhancing visibility, building a sense of community, and ensuring a positive experience for Academy participants.

Student Ambassador

Who are you?

You want to be part of a team of highly engaged volunteers who believe deeply in the purpose of FLA. You want to help amplify the FLA mission at your university (CBS, KU, ITU, DTU, RUC) to increase diversity in leadership. You are also super organized and detail-oriented, love making connections, and building networks. You know the ins and outs of what’s happening at your university, how to reach your fellow students and how to identify the right promotional platforms for FLA. You will be able to work closely with the other teams in FLA, including student operations.

How to apply

To apply for the position, please send a brief and sharp cover letter (max. 1 page) and CV to our Head of Ambassadors, Irene Mancebo at [email protected].

Application deadline: 6th of April 2025.

Chief Technology Officer (Paid Position)

We’re seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the development and management of our online leadership academy, community, and digital learning tools—working alongside an outstanding tech team. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic execution to create a seamless and engaging user experience.

Chief Technology Officer (Paid Position)

Additionally, the CTO will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable IT infrastructure across the organization (CRM, LMS, Salesforce, Shopify, etc.), establishing best practices, and assessing the necessary applications and tools to deliver a best-in-class experience for our community members.

Tasks:

IT Infrastructure & Integration:

Design and maintain a scalable IT infrastructure connecting key platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Salesforce, LMS, webinar tools).
Ensure seamless data flow between systems, optimizing performance, security, and user experience.
Implement user authentication and access management for different member types.
Set up cloud-based hosting, backups, and security protocols for system stability.

Website & Content: Optimize our WordPress platform for video hosting, content organization, and SEO. Implement search and filter functions for easy navigation.

Learning & Webinars: Set up and manage an LMS (e.g., Moodle, LearnDash) for leadership courses. Integrate webinar platforms and enable user accounts with certification options.

Events & Networking: Implement an event management system, interactive calendar, and discussion forums for knowledge-sharing and community engagement.

Community & Job Board: Build a member directory, job board, and user profile system to connect professionals, share content, and promote opportunities.

Partner & Program Activation: Develop program pages with course details, partner content, and registration functionality.

App Development: Lead the creation of a mobile app integrating all platform features for seamless accessibility.

Payment Implementation: Implementation of membership paywalls, subscription models, and secure payment gateways.

Security: Ensuring GDPR compliance, data privacy, and security best practices for member data.

Skills:

Strong expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
Experience in setting up and managing online leadership development programs and communities.
Ability to evaluate and compare LMS platform providers, recommending best practices.
Skilled in building and maintaining a robust, scalable IT infrastructure that seamlessly integrates various systems and applications (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, Salesforce).

Time:

This is a full-time paid position beginning in March or 1st of April with a contract until the end of the year, 31st of December 2025.

How to apply:

To apply for the position, please send cover letter and CV to our founder Maria Anker Andersen: [email protected]

We are reviewing applications ongoing, so please send your application as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you a professional interested in Public Relations and communication?

Then you might be our new PR associate for Female Leadership Academy.

PR associate

Who are you?

You want to be part of a team of highly engaged volunteers and help the organisation grow. You are curious, eager to learn, and independently driven. We value relevant experiences and studies, but most importantly we expect you to be driven to learn and support Female Leadership Academy on our mission to increase diversity in leadership.

We specifically seek someone who wants to tell our stories, is interested in strategic communication, and is passionate about promoting FLA’s values and messages in society.

Tasks

As a PR Associate at the Female Leadership Academy (FLA), your primary responsibility will be to effectively communicate and amplify FLA’s stories and mission. You will play a pivotal role in executing our public relations strategy, proactively identifying media opportunities, and pitching FLA’s initiatives to relevant outlets. In addition, you will collaborate with the team to uncover new storytelling opportunities and manage relationships with key media stakeholders, ensuring FLA’s voice is heard and its impact is recognized.

The team

You will join the Marketing & PR team in FLA, consisting of 8 volunteers. Roles include Creative Specialist, Podcast Specialist, Communication´s specialist, Project Marketing Manager & PR Lead.

Time

We expect approx. 5 – 10 hours per week. This will vary depending on the workload in the organisation, your exam periods and other responsibilities.

How to apply

To apply for the position, please send cover letter and CV to our Head of Marketing, Eline Guldager Gernow: [email protected]

Applications will close on Sunday 19th of January, but we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please send your application as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

Female Leadership Academy

The organization behind Female Leadership Academy consists of 40+ former and current students from Copenhagen Business School, Technical University of Denmark – DTU, and the University of Copenhagen. They all work voluntarily in different sections such as finance, product development, external operations and events, partnerships, marketing, internal operations, and ambassadors.