We invite you to apply for an open Board position with the AIGA Philadelphia Board. All positions are volunteer positions. The term is January 2024 – December 2026.
Our Review Process
As part of our ongoing effort to remain diverse, equitable, and inclusive, all identifying markers (name, school, business, etc.) will be removed from application materials to allow for the most objective review of skills and experience. The AIGA Philadelphia Board will review these edited documents to determine the best candidate for the position.
Board Requirements
Attendance of one board meeting per month
Five hours per week (rough estimate)
Attendance in as many events as you can
Attendance in two board retreats (all-day events) a year
You have experience with Google Drive and Slack (strongly preferred)
You have experience serving on a volunteer nonprofit board or an existing committee. Bonus points if you’ve previously served on an AIGA local chapter board.
You are eager to contribute to the local creative community
You believe relationship-building and stakeholder engagement are essential to the growth of the chapter
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles
Experience in a leadership role or vital coaching role
Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
Commitment to a two-year term in the position to support the design community
All new board members will be expected to attend group anti-racism training within the first 90 days on the board.
As the Treasurer, you will manage the chapter’s financial resources and financial planning. The chapter will rely on this position to perform risk management and provide recommendations on how the board is utilizing funds for chapter initiatives. The Treasurer is the guardian of the chapter’s accounts and financial records. This position will be responsible for all cash management procedures.
You will assume responsibility for cash management procedures and ensure that the chapter is in good standing with federal and state tax rules.
You will develop an operating budget, and work with the board to determine long-range financial goals and planning
You will prepare and present monthly and end-of-year finance reports to the board, which will include profit and loss statements for all events and program
You will conduct regular audits with the chapter President and Vice President and other interested board members to secure transparent operations
You will collaborate with the President and Vice President in completing an annual report that will be submitted to AIGA National
You will maintain relations with banks, financial advisor, insurance agents, and accountants
You will secure insurance for Commercial Liability and Directors and Officers Liability, in addition to liquor liability for special events, as needed
You will send letters of receipts and W-9 form to chapter sponsors and donors
Maintain all treasurer-related files and records to be transferred to the incoming treasurer → Ensure a complete set of files is delivered to the next Treasurer
All new board members will be expected to attend group anti-racism training within the first 90 days on the board.
WHO YOU ARE:
You get excited about risk management and investments
You have experience with Google Spreadsheets and financial management software (experience using QuickBooks strongly preferred)
As the Program Director, you will lead AIGA Philadelphia’s chapter programming efforts. The Program Director will plan and implement program initiatives for our membership. They will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of these programs.
WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:
You will identify programming ideas and work with the Executive team to map out a program schedule and timeline
You will develop a list of venues and event vendors for approximately 2 marque programs/events a season
You will work with the programming team (Education, Mentorship, Professional Development, Exhibitions) to ensure positive chapter impact
You will collaborate with the Community Engagement & Partnership Director to identify and secure local sponsors
You will work with a team to secure venues and oversee event operations and logistics
You will work with the Communications Director and team to create marketing initiatives to increase awareness of programs
You will track, record and compile program performance data
You will prepare and maintain event budgets alongside the Executive Team and Treasurer
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a planner and enjoy organizing and budgeting in an efficient manner
You have experience with event planning (strongly preferred)
As the Email Marketing Director, you will grow our email reach by developing an email campaign strategy. The Email Marketing Director will work with the Communications Director and Social Engagement Director to execute communication strategies and keep membership engaged by developing exciting content for our monthly email newsletter. You will develop various email templates to use for different needs, such as a Newsletter, Letter from the President, and generic event emails. We are looking for someone who will commit to deadlines, work with the rest of the board to promote events, and is excited to use their knowledge to advance our current email marketing.
WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:
Maintain and moderate our Mailchimp
Collaborate with the Communications Director and Social Engagement Director to ensure that all digital communication is aligned with our branding
Create an engaging monthly email newsletter to share with our membership
Manage and build an overall email marketing strategy
Create various email lists and campaigns
Create and design various CTAs and email templates
Test every campaign’s success and suggest methods for improvements
Develop and present reports monthly
Attain knowledge of our social media channels and processes and assist with social media as necessary
Report monthly email metrics to board
Meet monthly with the Communications team
WHO YOU ARE:
You are able to deliver creative content
You have strong communication and writing skills
Self-motivated and independent
Experience with email marketing platforms, such as Mailchimp, and sharing analytics
