Welcome Volunteers and Volunteers-to-be!

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Our PMI NEW Chapter is operated completely by volunteers just like you – our volunteers do everything from recruiting speakers to planning and running our annual Professional Development Days conference. We couldn't offer all the quality programs we bring to our members each year without people like you. We'd love to have you join us as one of our dedicated and valued volunteers!

What are your interests, strengths, and goals? There are many types of volunteer roles and if you are interested we can find a perfect match for you. Volunteer opportunities range from short-term commitments of a few hours to long-term committee lead roles. And many of our volunteer activities qualify for PMI PDUs (volunteers report their own volunteer PDU hours to PMI; for more information, please visit PMI's website).

How to Get Started

Check out our volunteer openings below. If you are interested in learning more about one of these opportunities, or if you have a different skill you'd like to contribute, please submit a Volunteer Interest form.

Speaker Selection Committee
  • Description 
    • The Speaker Selection Committee (SSC) is a team of 4 to 6 volunteers – but split into 2 groups.  One group consists of two (2) volunteers that focus on selecting speakers for the monthly events.  The second group focuses on selecting speakers for the PDD. 
    • The reason we split the committee into 2 groups is because selecting speakers for PDD requires the committee members’ full attention from October thru January – and it was difficult for committee members to handle both monthly meetings and PDD.  However the 2 groups work together to ensure there are no repeat speakers among PDD and monthly meetings during a given year.  In addition, if it is determined that a speaker is better suited for PDD (or better suited for a monthly event), the committee can share information with the other group. 

 

  • Commitment & Effort 
    • 1-year term
    • Expect to average 2-3 hours per month (depending on position)  

 

  • Roles and Responsibilities  
    • Attend SSC meetings. 
    • Reference and follow the “Speaker Selection Process” document. 
    • Stay within budget. 
    • For a member of the monthly meeting group
      • In May/June, you will be assigned 3 to 4 monthly meeting for the next meeting cycle (September thru April) with a PDU area (such as technical, strategy, or leadership).   
      • Research and engage a speaker for each one of your assigned months at least 2 months before the event 
      • Consolidate the speaker’s information and forward to the Director of Speaker Selection and Programs so that the information can be uploaded to the Website  
    • For a member of the PDD group
      • In October/November, you will be assigned 3 to 4 sessions for the PDD with a PDU area (such as technical, strategy, or leadership).   
      • October thru January, research and engage a speaker for each one of your assigned sessions. 
        Consolidate the speaker’s information and forward to the Director of Speaker Selection and Programs so that the information can be uploaded to the Website   

 

  • Backup or Emergency Plan: 
    In the event one of the SSC positions become vacant, another member of the SSC teak will take their place.  

 

  • Reporting Relationships: 
    Director of Speaker Selection and Programs  
Director of Membership Growth
Role Description: 

The Director of Membership Growth is responsible for addressing the needs of chapter membership growth and membership value delivery in accordance with chapter policies and bylaws.  
 

Roles and Responsibilities: 
      • Assist VP of Membership with developing and implementing a chapter membership plan that ensures member growth and member engagement, including the establishment of measurable goals and the monitoring of success metrics for appropriate action
      • Answer general member/non-member information inquiries and other requests for assistance with membership and its benefits 
      • Support and attend annual general meeting and all chapter meetings as appropriate 
      • Report on membership data 
      • Review and analyze member satisfaction survey data and enhance membership benefits 
      • Administer the Chapter Guest Pass program 
      • Analyze and integrate survey feedback for inclusion in the strategic/operational planning 
      • Develop and implement membership welcome and support plan including the promotion of PMI and chapter membership value 
      • Communicate member value through various delivery methods in alignment with the membership Benefits Package 
      • Utilize membership marketing materials available through the PMI Marketing Portal  
      • Develop and implement succession and transition plan 
      • Annually – Review and update the Chapter Membership Plan
      • Monthly – Perform the Chapter Guest Pass process 
      • Monthly – Perform action items associated with membership growth 
 
Volunteer Requirements: 

Generally expected to attend the majority of local chapter events. 
Generally expect to average 5 - 10 hours per month during the board year. 

 

Backup or Emergency Plan: 

In the event that the Director of Membership Growth cannot fulfill their role for an interim or extended period of time the Director of Membership Renewal and/or the VP of Membership will take their place or delegate tasks as needed. 

 

Reports To: 

VP of Membership 

 

Audio and Visual Technician
Description 


The primary responsibilities for the Audio and Visual (AV) Technician are set up, operate, and maintain audio and visual equipment for PMI-NEW events so that the events can be streamed (webcasted) to the Internet for our remote members (members unable to attend the event in person).   

Performs work as part of a team of 4 AV technicians; 2 technicians will be assigned for each event.  A schedule will be created, as needed, and coordination/engagement facilitated through the Programs team. 

The AV technician should have prior training and/or experience operating audio-visual technology, a certificate or degree in this or similar field of study is preferred.  Knowledge of camera and lighting techniques and webcast (streaming) software is essential, and interested candidates will be trained. 




Commitment & Effort 

 

  • Yearly terms – January to December  
  • Expected to attend all in-person events with webcast components; typically 1 evening per month from September to April (approximately 7-8 events per year)
  • Generally expected to average 3 hours per month for planning, rehearsal and execution activities
  • Supports technology aspects of all-virtual events, as needed 

 



Roles and Responsibilities 

 

  • Pickups equipment from the storage location before each meeting.  Equipment incudes camera, microphone, cabling, tripod, and laptop computer. After pickup, AV Technician ensures all equipment is secure and stored at the venue or in another climate-controlled environment.
  • Arrives at least 1.5 hours before the speaker’s presentation to setup/test equipment. Verifies that there is sufficient space, lighting, a reliable internet connection, etc.
  • Performs all activities necessary to stream the live event to web-based viewing platform
  • Troubleshoots technical issues and work with the venue’s staff to ensure a smooth webcast experience for our remote members, including completion of connectivity tests in advance of the event.
  • Runs equipment during the speaker’s presentation.  Although the majority of the event will be the filming of the speaker, audience participation may also be filmed. Coordination with speaker and event team required to facilitate effective experience for web attendees is expected. 
  • Takes down, secures and returns equipment to storage location 
  • If any equipment is malfunctioning, arrange to have the equipment repaired or replaced. 

 



Backup or Emergency Plan: 

In the event the Audio and Visual Technician cannot fulfill their role for an interim or extended period the Director of Speaker Selection and Programs shall find a replacement. 



Reporting Relationships: 

This position reports to the Director of Speaker Selection and Programs, with a dotted line to VP Operations. 

What Our Volunteers Say

"My favorite PMI-NEW volunteer experience was attending my first Regional Leadership Institute Meeting (LIM). I attended our regional LIM with another volunteer from our chapter and although I didn’t know anyone else when I walked in, I had an amazing time! I was able to network, learn and share with PMI chapter leaders from across our entire region who had experience in a diverse industries and domains. By the end, I had made some really close friends and learned so much. I remember thinking “with all of the knowledge and passion in this group, we could do anything!”

Teresa Watry, PMI-NEW Past President