Community Engagement Liaison

Role: The Community Engagement Liaison shall lead all efforts in curating and overseeing programming aimed at promoting the connectivity and engagement of our chapter with our surrounding community.

Responsibilities:

• Curate and oversee quarterly volunteer events for general members 

• Build and manage a project team for the Seattle Design Festival in partnership w/ a local organization that will serve as the second home to the installation 

• Foster relationships with Chapter-allied community organizations/partners 

• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of all event dates and deadlines 

• Coordinate w/ Membership Engagement Committee on opportunities for events/initiatives to overlap 

• Work proactively to ensure adequate time for planning and marketing of all events and initiatives 

Time Commitment / Accountability:

• Approximately 3-4 hrs per month, with highs of 16-20hrs/mo for July-Aug in preparation for the Seattle Design Festival: 

  • Attendance to volunteer events and the Seattle Design Festival 

  • Monthly Board Meeting – 1.5 hrs In-person (virtual available when needed) 

  • Quarterly Open Chapter Meetings (2 hrs In-Person) 

  • Annual Board Retreat – One weekend in November (Fri-Sun, In-Person) 

• Shall report directly to the Executive Board 

Qualifications:

• Excels in time management and organization to plan proactively and meet deadlines 

• Excels in project management and team building 

• Experienced in event planning and developing professional relationships across industries 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent collaborative and organizational skills while also being a self-starter    

Benefits:

• Resume/Portfolio Builder 

• Expanded professional and community network beyond the AEC industry 

• Leadership, project management, and collaborative experience to leverage in job market 

• Positively impact the AEC profession in our aim to elevate and empower diverse voices and talent