AIGA Maine is seeking new board members to join in January 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 January 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2026 is December 13th, 2024.
AIGA Maine’s Board of Directors is a volunteer group that upholds and supports the chapter’s and AIGA’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.
Responsibilities
Board members are required to:
Be a resident of Maine or employed in Maine
Serve until December 31st, 2026, with the opportunity to extend service
Attend monthly board meetings virtually or in-person
Devote time beyond meetings to connect with board members, work to support our chapter, 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
The AIGA Maine board exemplifies a cross-section of leadership relevant to the design profession. Each board member will receive guidance and support, but will be expected to take charge of areas suited to their talents and interests in order to benefit the full membership.
Our primary needs right now are related to filling the vacant Treasurer role, growing our membership, fundraising/sponsorship, event planning, and communications. Here are more details on 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
Outreach
Membership, Community Engagement, Sponsorship
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
Treasurer
Develop and manage chapter budgets
Maintain chapter bookkeeping and complete the chapter’s 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 aim to support enthusiastic candidates who can best support our organizational mission and actively contribute to the ongoing operations of the board.
Applications are due December 13, 2024.Â
You will be contacted within a week of the deadline with next steps.
