diff --git a/fet2020/members/models.py b/fet2020/members/models.py
index 455706a8..fdaaecee 100644
--- a/fet2020/members/models.py
+++ b/fet2020/members/models.py
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ class JobGroup(models.Model):
 
     def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
         if not self.slug:
-            self.slug = self.shortterm
+            self.slug = slugify(self.shortterm)
 
         super().save(*args, **kwargs)