The 2023 AIA Oregon Board of Directors is calling for applications for an At-Large Director for 2024-25.
AIA Oregon At-Large Director (1)
The At-large Director is an AIA Oregon Board position representing all members of the State-wide Chapter. Together with other Board members, the At-large Director provides leadership with oversight of the AIA Oregon Strategic Plan, annual operating budget, and fulfillment of AIA Oregon’s mission to serve and support its members.
The Director-At-large focus is predominantly toward state-wide issues and programs as opposed to that of the Section Director who’s focus is predominantly on the local Section.
• Term of office: Two years.
• Participates in Board meetings.
• Liaison to committees per assignment to oversee Chapter-wide initiatives.
• Facilitates leadership track for committee chair positions
• Brings statewide issues of importance to the attention of the Board
• Communicates with members through AIA Oregon media and through local directors
• Facilitates member engagement and “recruitment”
• Monitors delivery of member services
• Helps to prepare budget for statewide initiatives for incorporation into state-wide budget
• May include attendance at a state, regional or national leadership conference
The AIA Oregon Board of Directors manages the chapter’s fiduciary responsibility and oversees the work of the Executive Vice President / CEO. Board members represent the leadership of the industry during their term and beyond, becoming a valuable resource to allied partners in the A/E/C industry. Board members will also be called on to participate in discussions regarding policies and position statements for the chapter, checking for congruence with regional and national initiatives, while tracking progress on our own state strategic goals and objectives. As we have restructured, Directors to Sections are also an important part of our member service feedback loop. One section is currently seeking a Director-Elect: Southern Oregon.
AIA Oregon Board members enjoy discounted pricing to all Chapter events, including ODC (Oregon Design Conference), OAA (Oregon Architecture Awards), and support for travel to events such as the AIA National conference, Grassroots, and Women’s Leadership Summit. Additional benefits include meals and learning opportunities, Board supported training and retreats!
Board members are expected to attend meetings held monthly for roughly 2 hours. That time commitment may be augmented with additional committee responsibilities; as such, nominees should expect between 4-5 hours of volunteer time per month will need to be dedicated to AIA Oregon business. Positions on the Executive Committee / with a higher time commitment are marked “++”
Interested members should send a letter of interest, resume and personal headshot to hwilson@aiaoregon.org. Please address your letter to: The 2024 Board of Directors.
Questions about Board applications can be directed to Heather Wilson: hwilson@aiaoregon.org.