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MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

The position of Membership Chair will actively attract and retain YPC members. It will be at the chair's discretion whether to utilize a committee process for the planning and execution of programming initiatives aimed at defining and refining YPC membership. The Membership Chair shall oversee all planning and operations of the YPC Ambassador Program.

This is a voting position.

YPC Membership Chair Responsibilities + Prior Experience

See below for more information on Membership Chair responsibilities and ideal traits.

What You'll Do

  • Act as a customer-service-representative, responding to member inquiries and issues
  • Oversee the new member journey and ensure welcoming communication with new members 
  • Support with member retention by communicating with members whose memberships are up for renewal
  • Organize and host the New Member events where new or potential members are introduced to YPC's mission and values
  • Educate and encourage new members to get involved and integrated into various YPC committees and activities 
  • Analyze membership and event data to understand YPC trends
  • Report to the Board on the current status of membership, new members, renewing members and the interests of these individuals 
  • Oversee the recruitment and organization of YPC ambassadors 

What It Takes

  • Strong communication and public speaking skills
  • General passion for networking and helping others to create lasting connections
  • Strong organization skills
  • The ability to lead a committee and delegate tasks (should you choose to chair a standing committee) 
  • The ability to balance planning of multiple events
  • Time Commitment: It is what you make of it! As a Board Member, you're expected to attend YPC events as your able, which can be 1-5 hours/week. For event planning, outreach, and communications, past chairs found it is best to devote 15-30 minutes each day to stay on top of things plus additional time for deeper planning. 

A Strong Candidate

  • Strong customer service and relationship building skills to support the recruitment and retention of members
  • Has a strong knowledge of the mission and purpose of YPC
  • Has demonstrated prior experiences planning and managing events

3 Traits Describing an Ideal Candidate

  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Friendly
  • Reliable