Call for 2024-2025 Board Members and Volunteers
We’re looking for enthusiastic communication professionals who are ready for a leadership challenge to join our Board of Directors for next season or to get involved in the chapter as a Volunteer!
This is your opportunity to build your leadership skills, help advance the communications profession, share your expertise and take on a new challenge.
Call for Board of Directors
IABC Ottawa’s Chapter Leaders make up the IABC Ottawa Board and volunteer their time and expertise to run the chapter, host professional development events, connect members to one another, and provide the community with professional resources.
Becoming a Chapter Leader allows you to help set the strategic direction of IABC Ottawa, connect with the community at a deeper level, and further develop yourself as a leader and professional communicator. All members of IABC Ottawa in good standing are welcome to apply to join our board, by submitting an application by June 12, 2024. We are looking for members who think strategically, are able to problem solve, and ideally have some experience in the chapter.
The following Board positions are open for the 2024-2025 season:
Apply
All Chapter Leaders must be IABC members in good standing. To apply to become a Chapter Leader, please submit your CV to and cover letter to president@ottawa.iabc.com. Cover letters should answer three questions:
Why are you interested in applying for this position?
What skills, knowledge, and/or resources would you bring to this position?
What goals, activities or support/learning opportunities would you like to achieve with a Board position?
The deadline for applications is June 12, 2024.
We will review all nominations and get in touch with you about next steps. The final nominees will be put forward for approval and election at the Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2024.
Call for Volunteers
IABC Ottawa is a vibrant community for professional communicators who want to thrive in their careers. Volunteering allows you to connect with this network at a deeper level, develop new skills, and propel your career forward.
Applications for volunteers are accepted year-round, but right now, we’re looking for volunteers in the following portfolios for next season:
Executive Committee
Director, DEI
DIrector, Strategic Planning
Director, Awards
Professional Development
Director, Events Logistics
Director, Partners & Sponsors
Membership
Director, Membership Content
DIrector, Membership Networking
Director, Student Outreach
Career Development
Director, Certification
Director, Jobline
Marketing & Communications
Director, Graphic Design
Director, Newsletter
Director, Social Media
Digital Programming
Director, Podcasts
Website
Director, Web Content
Director, Web Development
Director, Analytics
Volunteer Services
Director, Recruitment
Director, Recognition
Submit your letter of interest and CV to president@ottawa.iabc.com and be sure to specify your preferred portfolio(s).
Additionally, there are many other ways you could get involved in the chapter from being on an advisory group to share ideas, hosting Special Interest Groups on a specific topic for members, contributing post-event write-ups and more.
Reach out to us with any questions or ideas and we would love to chat about it! president@ottawa.iabc.com
