The most valuable way to make the most of your IIDA Membership is to get involved on the IIDA RMC Board of Directors! This year we have created more positions centered around advocacy, equity and engagement to better server our design community. Take a look at the open positions below to see if you think you would be a good fit. We’d love to have you!
We have the following positions available. Read the descriptions below to find out more information.
You may nominate yourself or someone else for a position using the form link below.
Vice President of Advocacy
- Increase public awareness of the profession and of the organization.
- Responsible for the legislative and regulatory issues and affairs and programs of the Chapter.
- Update members on deadlines related to licensing issues.
- Update Board of legislative news and events throughout IIDA as an organization.
- Locate crossover members and recruit them to serve as liaison with IDP, IDEC, IFMA, BIFMA, and ASID and provide communication on the activities of those groups.
- Virtually attend monthly Advocacy calls established by IIDA HQ Director of Advocacy.
- Works closely with VP of Professional Development, VP of Communications, & VP of Premier Events to ensure
Advocacy is promoted and accessible at all IIDA RMC Events and Gatherings. - Work with the Executive Board to strategize on legislative efforts and annual goals for IIDA RMC.
- Responsible for event budgets and providing reports for review to President-Elect.
- Shall review all vendor contracts and send to President for approval
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach.
- Attend mandatory monthly Board meetings and bi-annual Board retreats.
Vice President of Student Affairs
- Responsible for the development and continuation of student campus centers.
- Develop and oversee student benefit programs such as mentoring, guest lectures, and workshops.
- Act as liaison between campus centers and the RMC Chapter Board of Directors.
- Responsible for communicating student activities to the RMC Chapter Board of Directors and our members.
- Development of all student campus centers, including continued to search and establishment for campuses
where the Chapter may not have a presence. - Recruit, maintain and develop RMC Student Affairs committee members & Director(s) of Student Outreach.
- Serve as main liaison for the Western Regional Design Charette on behalf of the RMC Chapter.
- Responsible for event budgets and providing reports for review to President-Elect.
- Shall review all vendor contracts and send to President for approval.
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach.
- Attend mandatory monthly Board meetings and bi-annual Board retreats.
SOCO City Center
Co-Director
- Coordinate and communicate with VP of City Centers, City Center Co-Director, Communications Chair,
Membership Chair and Student Affairs Chair. - Assist with Chapter wide programs held within their City Center.
- Develop appropriate committees to further education and professionalism within their City Center through
programs, policies and member/volunteer recruitment. - Responsible for event budgets and providing reports for review to VP of City Centers and President-Elect.
- Expectations include providing quality events to the local design community that represent the IIDA brand/IIDA RMC pillars and enhance the experience of local designers and IIDA members.
- Assist VP of City Centers in the planning and execution of RockCon and the Golf Tournament.
- Plan and execute Design Tours and Holiday Give.
- Market and Attend IIDA RMC events (i.e. BEST, RockCon, Golf Tournament, etc).
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach
- Meet monthly with Co-Director and committee to maintain event planning schedule
- Attend mandatory monthly Board meetings and bi-annual Board retreats
Director(s) of Student Outreach
(Student Affairs Team)
- Work closely with VP of Student Affairs
- Attend Student Affairs Committee and Board Meetings as necessary.
- Spearhead at least 1 of the following annual RMC student-focused programs or events:
o Local Design Charette
o Portfolio Review
o Campus Kickoffs (4: CSU, FRCC, PPSC, RMCAD)
o Gingerbread Architectural Challenge - Recruit & develop a committee for 1 of the 4 events listed above.
- Responsible for event budgets and providing reports for review to VP of Student Affairs and President-Elect.
- Assist VP of Student Affairs, fellow Directors of Student Outreach, and committee members with day-to-day
correspondence and event planning efforts.
Vice President of Communications
- Responsible for public relations and promotion of local chapter to the members and to the general public.
- Responsible for communication with HQ for publication and inclusion of information on the International website.
- Identify new opportunities for elevating IIDA in the public eye.
- Work closely with VP of Membership and VP of Sponsorship to ensure coordinated efforts.
- Ensure usage of IIDA and IIDA RMC logo and graphics on website and in collateral comply with RMC and HQ
brand guidelines. - Knowledge of Adobe Suite and WordPress.
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach.
- Attend mandatory monthly Board meetings and bi-annual Board retreats.
Vice President of City Centers
- Recommend and supervise appropriate committees to form programs and recommend policies relating
to those issues. - Review the annual budget requests for assigned City Center Directors.
- Serve as spokesperson/liaison for all City Centers.
- Coordinate schedules with other Chapter functions including but not limited to: each campus center and ASID in our region.
- Responsible for event budgets and providing reports for review to President-Elect
- Shall review all vendor contracts and send to President for approval
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach
- Attend mandatory monthly Board meetings and bi-annual Board retreats
Director of Community Engagement (Membership Team)
- Work closely with VP of Membership and committee to plan and facilitate membership events.
- Assist VP with member retention and recovery activities throughout the year.
- Assist VP with process for welcoming new members.
- Ensure membership event alignment with EDI initiatives.
Director of Community Outreach (Communications Team)
- Work closely with VP of Communication and VP of Membership.
- Responsible for communication with HQ for publication and inclusion of information on the International website.
- Communicate with local organizations about event calendar throughout the year.
- Stay up to date with Communications team regarding Save the Dates, held event dates, etc.
- Follow up with members who would like to participate in Why IIDA and the Promotions and Moves Campaign.
- Implement member lists from the Membership team into the RMC email platform and other social media channels.
Director of EDI
(Advocacy Team)
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase diversity, equity and inclusion within the
Chapter. - Collaborate with other organizations and community groups to promote EDI initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to the Board and committees in implementing inclusive practices.
- Stay up to date on current research and best practices related to EDI within our industry and community.
- Participate in all event kick-off meetings to advise committees on EDI best practices.
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach.
Director of Professional Development
- Report at monthly board meetings the status of Professional Development initiatives on behalf of the VP, if required.
- Increase public awareness of the profession and of the organization.
- Work closely with the VP of Professional Development & VP of Advocacy.
- Oversee the implementation of the NCIDQ support teams within the City Centers to enhance the elevation of members to professional status.
- Support Annual Sponsorship Drive outreach.
- Review payments for vendors and submit them to the President for approval.
- Attend mandatory bi-annual Board retreats.
