2026 - 2027
Open Board Member Positions
Project Pipeline Co-Chair
Role: Co-lead all programming and development of our Annual Project Pipeline Camp that introduces BIPOC youth to architecture and urban design. Our mission is to empower young people to affect change in their communities through design.
Responsibilities:
Develop a curriculum guided by the NOMA National Standard that will introduce students to the concepts and impact of architecture and urban design.
Generate hyper local programming that will engage students to better understand their surroundings and spark curiosity of the design of the built environment.
Co-lead marketing strategy with other committees to maximize sponsorship and enrollment
Develop and co-lead all training efforts of full-time/part-time camp volunteers
Time Commitment / Accountability:
Approximately 6-8 hrs per month, with highs/lows depending on season
Attendance to Annual Project Pipeline Camp (Tue-Sat in July, exact date TBD)
Monthly Board Meeting – 1.5 hrs In-person (virtual available when needed)
Monthly Project Pipeline Committee Check Ins – Est. 1 hour/mo (subject to committee schedule agreements)
Quarterly Open Chapter Meetings (2 hrs In-Person)
Annual Board Retreat – One weekend in November (Fri-Sun, In-Person)
Shall be directly accountable to fellow Project Pipeline Co-Chairs; then to the Executive Board
Qualifications:
Current student/professional within Architecture, or an adjacent relevant field
Strong leadership skills with prior experience in developing programming for BIPOC youth
Excellent collaborative and organizational skills while also being a self-starter
Excellent communicator that can relate to parents and students of diverse backgrounds
Ability to be a role model for students and lead with a positive, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
Benefits:
Resume/Portfolio Builder
Expanded professional and community network beyond the AEC industry
Leadership and collaborative experience to leverage in job market
Curriculum Development and Teaching experience with young diverse minds
Positively impact the AEC profession in our aim to elevate and empower diverse voices and talent