National Organization Leadership Opportunities

2025-2026

National Board

The WIE National Board seeks Board of Directors to support and sustain the mission of the organization in 2025-2026. Terms of office are either one or two years, as listed in position description. All positions terms begin January 1, 2025 followed by re-election if interested. Consecutive terms may be served.

Leadership opportunities include: Vice President, Director of Development, Director of Marketing, and Director of Membership and Engagement. Leadership opportunities provide professional development growth and career-building skills at any stage of one’s career. Prior Board experience is required for Vice President position.

As a National Board member, you will offer insight and guidance on implementing the National Organization’s strategic vision; promote the organization’s mission in the community; engage in sponsorship fundraising initiatives; and cultivate the organization’s growth, creating a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally.

We welcome involvement from individuals in the environmental industry who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to fulfilling the mission of WIE. Having the time, curiosity, and willingness to engage in a meaningful way with other like-minded professionals in promoting WIE’s mission and vision will support our success. 

Nominations are currently being accepted! You may nominate yourself or someone else on their behalf. Submit your nomination here!

The deadline to submit nominations and be added to the candidate ballot is December 6, 2024. The election will be held in December and newly elected positions will be announced before the end of the year. Newly elected leaders will be expected to attend January’s National Board meeting (hosted virtually).

Additional details on Director roles, responsibilities and commitment requirements are described in the links. For more information about WIE leadership in the National Organization, contact leadership@womeninenvironment.org.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Support and advise President with National specific goals

    • Provide guidance and input on marketing and membership engagement

    • Provide leadership for strategic planning initiatives, as needed

    • Support Fundraising efforts

    • Lead Board Meetings and other tasks when National President is unavailable

    • Take meeting minutes when National Secretary is unavailable

    • Be mentored to be National President the following year

    Qualifications:

    • Experience on a WIE Board is required.

    This position has a one year term.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Lead Fundraising efforts

    • Chair Fundraising committee

    • Ongoing sponsor outreachscription text goes here

    • Implement Development Plan

    Qualifications:

    • Non-profit fundraising experience, or work in a non-profit development position is desirable.

    This position has a two year term.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Event Promotions

    • Maintain marketing calendar and follow up on marketing action items with Committee Chairs and other Directors as appropriate

    • Owner/administrator of WIE marketing platforms including LinkedIn, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite

    • Lead National Marketing initiatives

    • Implement Marketing Plan

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in marketing, graphic design, or digital content generation is desirable

    This position has a one year term.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Lead efforts on engagement and outreach for all types of WIE involvement including attendees, volunteers, and directors

    • Be an Ambassador for WIE. Including conference attendance, partnership with aligned non-profits, and data gathering regarding current membership.

    Qualifications:

    • WIE Chapter Board or Committee involvement is desirable.

    This position is a one year term.

Chapter Leadership Opportunities

Portland and Puget Sound Chapters

2025-2026

Portland Chapter

The WIE Portland Chapter seeks Board of Directors to support and sustain the mission of the organization in 2025-2026. A term of office is effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, followed by re-election if interested and may serve consecutive terms.

Leadership opportunities include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, and Committee Chairs (Professional Development, and Mentoring). Leadership opportunities provide professional development growth and career-building skills at any stage of one’s career. No prior Board experience is required.

As a Board of Director, you will offer insight and guidance on implementing the Chapter’s strategic vision and executing operations of the Board and Committees; promote the organization’s mission in the community; engage in sponsorship fundraising initiatives; and cultivate Chapter growth creating a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally.

We welcome involvement from individuals in the environmental industry who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to fulfilling the mission of WIE. Having the time, curiosity, and willingness to engage in a meaningful way with other like-minded professionals in promoting WIE’s mission and vision will support the Chapter’s success. 

Nominations are currently being accepted! You may nominate yourself or someone else on their behalf. Please email your nomination to tish.schuyler@womeninenvironment.org and include the following:

·         Your first and last name

·         Your email address (best to be contacted at)

·         The Board position you are interested in

·         What work you do/where

·         Your current involvement with WIE

·         Your interest/goals in pursuing a WIE leadership role

The deadline to submit nominations and be added to the candidate ballot is November 15, 2024. The election will be held in November and newly elected positions will be announced by end of November. Newly elected leaders will be expected to attend the Portland Chapter’s December 2024 Q4 board meeting.

Additional details on Director roles, responsibilities and commitment requirements are described in the links. For more information about WIE leadership in the Portland Chapter, contact portland@womeninenvironment.org.

  • Role of President

    The fundamental roles and responsibilities of President shall be:

    • Strategically lead the Chapter and ensure the Board is operating effectively ensuring alignment with its mission and vision.

    • Delegate roles and responsibilities to Board of Directors and coordinate efforts accordingly.

    • Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives, goals, and policies, as needed.

    • Develop, implement, and evaluate the organization’s programs, including fundraising practices.

    • Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with financial sponsors and other community stakeholders.

    • Ensure compliance with non-profit status.

    • Manage effective external communication, advocating the organization’s mission.

    • Track action items and other program initiatives.

    • Plan and facilitate quarterly Board meetings and monthly Executive Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas.

    • Participate in National WIE Board meetings and present Chapter reports.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    • Engage in budgetary planning and decision-making pertaining to the goals of the Chapter, collaborating with the Executive Committee.

    • Review/sign contracts as needed.

    • Primary bank account owner, coordinating account management with Treasurer.

    • Support content development in creating engaging Committee events.

    • Facilitate and support engagement amongst the Board of Directors and Committee members.

    • Maintain Chapter-related documentation on the WIE administrative shared platform, Google Drive.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is 3 to 6 hours per month.

    Role of a Board of Director

    Chapter Board Members ensure that WIE delivers relevant and sophisticated professional programming to its growing network of environmental professionals. At a minimum Chapter Boards meet Quarterly. It is expected that Directors attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings (3 of 4). 

    As a Board of Director for WIE, each of the Board roles will:

    • typically a full day event over a weekend; may involve travel)

    • Communicate with the National Board of Directors during at least four meetings per year.  

    • Commit to serving a two-year term, with an opportunity to renew at the end of the term or transition into other leadership openings.   

    • Recruit and mentor incoming Chapter Board Members. 

    • Promote WIE’s vision to grow membership and create a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally. 

    • Retain at least one community sponsor and secure funding annually.

  • The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Support and advise President with Chapter goals and operational initiatives, supporting strategic planning implementation.

    • Assume responsibilities of President when the President is unavailable.

    • Take meeting minutes when Secretary is unavailable.

    • Attend quarterly Board meetings and monthly Executive Committee meetings.

    • Attend and participate in National WIE Board meetings when President is unavailable.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    • Maintain effective communication and liaison with Committee Chairs. 

    • Engage in budgetary planning and decision-making pertaining to the goals of the Chapter, collaborating with the Executive Committee.

    • Facilitate and support engagement amongst the Board of Directors and Committee members.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is 2 to 3 hours per month.

  • The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Track action items and other program initiatives.

    • Attend quarterly Board meetings.

    • Ensure compliance with non-profit status.

    • Attend and participate in the National Budget Committee.

    • Engage in budgetary planning and decision-making pertaining to the goals of the Portland Chapter, collaborating with the Vice Treasurer and National Budget Committee.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    • Develop and manage annual budgets and track spending.

    • Send payments and charitable donation receipts for event expenses.

    • Prepare quarterly financial reports and present Treasurer Report at Board meetings.

    • Present quarterly financial reports at quarterly Board meetings.

    • Prepare annual 501(c)3 state and federal filings for tax purposes. 

    • Review/sign contracts as needed.

    • Maintain bank account as secondary owner, coordinating account management with President.

    • Maintain Chapter financial and other related documentation on the WIE administrative shared platform, Google Drive.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is 3 to 6 hours per month.

  • The Vice Treasurer will serve as a supporting role and provide assistance to the Treasurer. It is anticipated that the Vice Treasurer assumes the Treasurer position as a succession.

    • The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Track action items and other program initiatives for Treasurer

    • Attend quarterly Board meetings

    • Participate in monthly the National Budget Committee

    • Engage in budgetary planning and decision-making pertaining to the goals of the Portland Chapter, collaborating with the Treasurer and National Budget Committee

    • Assist with developing annual budgets and track spending

    • Assist with sending payments and charitable donation receipts for event expenses

    • Assist with preparing quarterly financial reports and present quarterly financial reports at quarterly Board meetings if Treasurer is unavailable

    • Assist with preparing annual 501(c)3 state and federal filings for tax purposes 

    • Review/sign contracts as needed if Treasurer is unavailable

    • Maintain Chapter financial and other related documentation on the WIE administrative shared platform, Google Drive.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is 2 to 4 hours per month.

  • The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to host professional skill-building workshops and discussion panels, with topics ranging from goal setting to public speaking to mid- and late-career development to technical environmental expertise.   

    The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Serve as the representative and lead of the Committee in developing and implementing Professional Development events.

    • Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives, goals, and policies of the Committee.

    • Facilitate Committee meetings and oversee coordination of event planning and hosting.

    • Manage effective external communication, advocating the organization’s mission.

    • Manage the Committee’s activities within the annual budget and report Committee’s finances regularly to the Treasurer.

    • Attend and participate in quarterly Board meetings.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is to 2 to 4 hours per month.

  • The purpose of the Networking Committee is to host gatherings for WIE members that build connections in an informal setting, as well as any virtual events as desired designed to reach more members. Networking opportunities are designed to be welcoming and friendly opportunities for college students and professionals at any stage of their career in the environmental field to network with like-minded individuals.

    The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Serve as the representative and lead of the Committee in developing and implementing Networking events.

    • Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives, goals, and policies of the Committee.

    • Facilitate Committee meetings and oversee coordination of event planning and hosting.

    • Manage effective external communication, advocating the organization’s mission.

    • Manage the Committee’s activities within the annual budget and report Committee’s finances regularly to the Treasurer.

    • Attend and participate in quarterly Board meetings.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is to 2 to 4 hours per month.

  • The purpose of the Mentoring Committee is to implement a year-long mentoring program that connects experienced environmental professionals with peers and more junior colleagues. Established Chapters have long-running, successful mentoring programs that are in a maintenance phase rather than a development phase. However, Committee Chairs are encouraged to make adjustments that reflect their personal vision for the program.

    The fundamental roles and responsibilities shall be:

    • Serve as the representative and lead of the Committee in developing and implementing the Mentoring Program.

    • Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives, goals, and policies of the Committee.

    • Facilitate Committee meetings and oversee coordination of Committee-related events.

    • Manage program sustainability through recruiting mentors and mentees and training/advising mentors throughout the program year.

    • Manage effective external communication, advocating the organization’s mission.

    • Manage the Committee’s activities within the annual budget and report Committee’s finances regularly to the Treasurer.

    • Attend and participate in quarterly Board meetings.

    • Support and collaborate with other Chapter Committees accordingly supporting WIE’s mission.

    • Participate in National WIE initiatives, including advancing organizational goals.

    The anticipated time commitment for this position is to 2 to 4 hours per month.

Puget Sound Chapter

The WIE Puget Sound Chapter seeks Board of Directors to support and sustain the mission of the organization in 2025-2026. A term of office is effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, followed by re-election if interested and may serve consecutive terms.

Leadership opportunities include: Vice President, Secretary, Vice Treasurer, and Committee Chairs (Professional Development, Networking, and Mentoring). Leadership opportunities provide professional development growth and career-building skills at any stage of one’s career. WIE Puget Sound spans Bellingham to Olympia, with events and engagement throughout the region.

As a Board of Director, you will offer insight and guidance on implementing the Chapter’s strategic vision and executing operations of the Board and Committees; promote the organization’s mission in the community; engage in sponsorship fundraising initiatives; and cultivate Chapter growth creating a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally.

We welcome involvement from individuals in the environmental industry who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to fulfilling the mission of WIE. Having the time, curiosity, and willingness to engage in a meaningful way with other like-minded professionals in promoting WIE’s mission and vision will support the Chapter’s success. 

We do not solicit applications for Board positions, rather we ask for your interest and a brief bio explaining: who you are, what work you do, your current involvement with WIE (if applicable), and your interest/goals in pursuing a WIE leadership role. No prior Board experience is required.

The call for nominations for Board of Director positions will be announced in October 2024 and the election will be held in November. Additional details on Director responsibilities and commitment requirements will be described in the individual call for nominations. For more information about WIE, visit https://www.womeninenvironment.org/. For more information about WIE leadership, contact Chris Kimmel at Chris.Kimmel@womeninenviornment.org.

Nominations are currently being accepted! You may nominate yourself or someone else on their behalf. Please email your nomination to Chris.Kimmel@womeninenviornment.org and include the following:

·       Who you are

·       What wok you do/where

·       Your current involvement with WIE (if applicable)

·        Your interest/goals in pursuing a WIE leadership role

·       Position of interest (if you have one)

The deadline to submit nominations and be added to the candidate ballot is October 31, 2024. You will be contacted by a current board member in November or December 2024. Board terms would commence in January 2025.