Run a Real World Project
The St. Gallen Symposium is organised by the International Students’ Committee, an independent student initiative at the University of St. Gallen. For ten months, about 25 students plan and deliver a world class conference and a year of dialogue. During Symposium week, about 450 volunteers support the team. The team defines the topic, builds partnerships, curates leaders and runs media and operations. You will work hands on across planning and delivery with real responsibility.
Ready to Take the Lead?
Eligibility
HSG students who passed the Assessment Year
Full time availability for ten months or five months
Advanced English, German understanding expected
Presence required in St. Gallen during the term
Time commitment
This is a full-time commitment. Expect peak effort during build weeks and the Symposium itself.
Teams and responsibilities
Find your fit
I like content and campaigns
I like operations and logistics
I like community and stakeholder work
I like tools, data, and product
All
Full year
Half year
Own campaigns that reach participants and a global audience.
Content calendar and production
Media visits and press
Design products
Campaigns
Content
Press
Build the tools that move people through the journey.
Registration and ticket flows
Improving internal processes
On site technology support
Product
Web
Data
Plan and deliver all catering for participants.
Menu and vendor coordination
Service flow and logistics
Back of house operations
Catering
Vendors
Manage the journey from registration to support.
Help desk and communication
Hotel bookings
Wayfinding
Service
Operations
All mobility for leaders, guests and materials.
Routing and scheduling
Fleet and drivers
Airport and hotel coordination
Logistics
Scheduling
Curate and coordinate the community and experience.
Selection and outreach
Experience design and scheduling
Communication and onboarding
Community
Experience
Selection
Partner relations and fundraising with companies.
Partner pipeline
Proposals and reports
Activations
Partnerships
Fundraising
Planning the Symposium site and overseeing construction.
Stage management
Audio and lighting
Safety and security
Production
Logistics
Design and deliver social programming and formats.
Concepts and curation
Artists and hosts
Production and safety
Programming
Curation
Prepare speakers for their sessions and keep the programme running smoothly.
Brief and support speakers ahead of their sessions
Plan and structure sessions across the programme
Coordinate timing and flow during the Symposium
Sessions
Speakers
Planning
Who succeeds here
Students who like to take ownership and move things forward
People who enjoy working in teams and speaking with senior guests
Quick learners who are curious about global business and politics
Reliable characters who keep calm when the pressure goes up
What you get
Responsibility for real projects from day one
Access to a global community of leaders and alumni
Campus Credits for your HSG studies
Experiences you will talk about for years
Full year
Start in mid September and work until June. Applications are open until the end of May.
Half year
Start at the beginning of February and work until June. Applications are open until the end of November.
Application process
1
Apply
Submit your CV and motivation.
2
Interview
We respond within five working days.
3
Offer
Offers are issued on a rolling basis.
4
Onboarding
Starts 14 September 2026.
What to include in your application
One page CV in English
Optional short motivation paragraph up to 150 words
Your preferred teams, up to two choices
Your availability for a full year or half year
Your Development Journey
Professional development
Drive projects and create new customer journeys
Lead work with partners and connect with top companies
Engage with executives and global leaders
Learn software and media skills
Practice hard skills used in internships and jobs
Personal development
Work daily with a motivated team and make friends
Learn to perform under pressure with high responsibility
Join an alumni network with more than 1000 members
Make memories at team events and getaways
Timeline
From onboarding to offboarding, this is what your ISC year looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Campus Credits will I receive
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Twelve Campus Credits for a full year. Eight Campus Credits for half a year.
Can I apply if I have not finished the Assessment Year
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You need to have completed the Assessment Year to join the team.
Is this full time
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Yes. This is a full time commitment.
Can I choose my team
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Tell us your top two teams. We match interest and fit.
Do I need German
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Advanced English is required. German understanding helps for operations.
How does selection work
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We review applications continuously. Selected candidates are invited to an interview. Final decisions follow soon after.