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AIGA Maine is seeking new board members to join in July 2025.

Thank you for your interest in serving with us! AIGA Maine is a collaborative group of volunteers that share a passion for design and dedication to serve AIGA chapter members and our state’s creative community.

Deadline for application for a term from July 15, 2025 to July 15, 2027 is July 1, 2025.

About the Board

AIGA Maine’s Board of Directors is a volunteer group that upholds and supports the chapter’s and AIGA National’s mission and goals. Board members are responsible for creating relevant programming and educational opportunities, building and supporting community, chapter governance, and acting as a bridge between local chapter members and the national organization.

General Requirements

Board members are required to:

  • Be a resident of Maine or employed in Maine
  • Serve until July 15th, 2027, with the opportunity to extend service
  • Attend monthly board meetings virtually or in-person and additional meetings as scheduled
  • Devote time to work with board members, accomplish tasks, and attend events
  • Become AIGA members: the applicant need not be a member at the time of application, but will be expected to become a member if approved
  • Serve as ambassadors of AIGA to both members and non-members

What We’re Looking For

Our primary needs right now are related to event planning, communications, community outreach, and filling the vacant Treasurer role  Here are more details how you can get involved in each of these areas:

Events

  • Work to develop a schedule of educational programming and events relevant to our creative community
  • Arrangement of event logistics including working with external vendors/parties
  • Developing event marketing strategies
  • Attend events and volunteer with anything as needed – set up, clean up, etc.

Communications

Social Media, Website Management, Email & Print Marketing

  • Develop and implement written and visual content to promote our mission, support our membership and inform the public about our activities and events
  • Ensure communications are in alignment with AIGA and AIGA Maine’s missions and style guidelines
  • Work with board to present a clear, unified voice across all communication including social media, print and web platforms
  • Develop strategies and create timelines for communication for events and ongoing activities
  • Maintain and develop the AIGA chapter website using our existing platform
  • Develop strategies for user engagement and growth of our chapter

Community Outreach

  • Monitor membership for the chapter and hone messaging for each AIGA membership level
  • Assist in planning membership goals for events and monitor participation
  • Be a present and welcoming voice at AIGA events
  • Develop strategies for sponsorship that aligns with our chapter mission and financial stability
  • Maintain an ongoing line of communication with existing sponsors and partners as needed
  • Work with board to identify new sponsors and partners within our community
  • Develop and nurture our network of volunteers

Treasurer

  • Maintain chapter bookkeeping and complete the chapter’s annual tax preparation
  • Provide reimbursements for approved chapter-related expenses
  • Present a financial report at each monthly board meeting
  • Work with board to develop event budgets, financial goals and expenses

Why serve on the Board?

  • Make connections in the creative community of Maine
  • Access opportunities to participate and lead initiatives that impact our community
  • Grow your skills beyond your current work responsibilities
  • Access the local, regional and national design network of AIGA
  • Complimentary registration to AIGA Maine events
  • Help shape the current dialogue and future of design in Maine
  • Give back to the profession

Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed by all current board members. We seek a diverse slate of members that represent a range of experiences related to our chapter’s needs…you do not need to be a designer to apply! We welcome all enthusiastic candidates who can best support our organizational mission and actively contribute to the ongoing operations of the board.

Applications are due July 1, 2025. 

You will be contacted within a week of the deadline with next steps.

We look forward to hearing from you!