WIE Leadership Opportunities
Women in the Environment (WIE) welcomes passionate, collaborative professionals in the environmental field who are committed to advancing the mission of the organization. Those who bring curiosity, dedication, and a willingness to engage with a network of like-minded peers are essential to our continued impact. Together, we are building a diverse, inclusive community that empowers women in the environmental profession to thrive. Leadership roles offer valuable professional development at every career stage.
National Board Members help guide WIE’s strategic direction, champion our mission, support sponsorship and fundraising efforts, and foster organizational growth. Chapter Board Members deliver high-quality programming for WIE’s growing network by leading and supporting Committee Chairs (Professional Development, Mentoring, and Networking). They recruit and mentor new board members and actively promote WIE’s vision to expand membership and strengthen a dynamic, supportive community.
Learn more in the links below or contact leadership@womeninenvironment.org or your local chapter.
National Board
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Responsibilities include:
Strategically lead the National Organization and ensure the Board is operating effectively ensuring alignment with its mission and vision.
Delegate roles and responsibilities to Board of Directors and coordinate efforts accordingly.
Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives, goals, and policies, as needed.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the organization’s programs, including fundraising practices.
Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with financial sponsors and other community stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with non-profit status.
Manage effective external communication, advocating the organization’s mission.
Plan and facilitate monthly Board meetings
Qualifications:
Experience on a WIE Board is required.
This position has a 1-2 year term.
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Responsibilities include:
Support and advise President with National specific goals
Provide guidance and input on marketing and membership engagement
Provide leadership for strategic planning initiatives, as needed
Support Fundraising efforts
Lead Board Meetings and other tasks when National President is unavailable
Take meeting minutes when National Secretary is unavailable
Be mentored to be National President the following year
Qualifications:
Experience on a WIE Board is required.
This position has a 1-2 year term.
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Role of Vice Treasurer
The National Vice Treasurer would serve as a supporting role and provide assistance to the National Treasurer. It is anticipated that the Vice Treasurer would transition into the Treasurer position as a succession, if elected. The fundamental roles and responsibilities would be:
Track action items and other program initiatives for Treasurer
Participate in monthly Budget Committee meetings
Engage in budgetary planning and decision-making pertaining to the goals of the National organization, collaborating with the Treasurer and Budget Committee
Assist with developing annual budgets and track spending
Assist with preparing quarterly financial reports and present quarterly financial reports at Board meetings if Treasurer is unavailable
As needed, assist Chapters with preparing annual 501(c)3 state and federal filings for tax purposes
Review/sign contracts as needed if Treasurer is unavailable
Maintain the National organization’s financial and other related documentation on the WIE administrative shared platform, Google Drive.
The anticipated time commitment for this position would be 2 to 4 hours per month.
This position has a 1 year term.
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The Director of Development leads the National Organization’s overall fundraising strategy, revenue generation, and financial sustainability initiatives. Serving as Chair of the Fundraising Committee, this role oversees donor and sponsor cultivation, identifies new revenue streams (such as merchandise, grants, and event sponsorships), and creates and executes a comprehensive Development Plan to support WIE’s long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Fundraising efforts
Chair Fundraising committee
Ongoing sponsor outreach
Evaluate current fundraising model, provide recommendations to Board with eye towards sustainability
Create and execute a Development Plan. Considerations for the Development Plan include identification and implementation of additional revenue streams (such as merchandise, grants, catering donations/sponsorships), identification and cultivation of additional donors, roll out of annual sponsor plan.
Qualifications:
Non-profit fundraising experience, or work in a non-profit development position is desirable.
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The Marketing and Communications Coordinator leads the execution of WIE’s promotional, digital, and brand initiatives across the National Organization and local chapters. Serving as the central administrator for WIE’s website, social media channels, and email communication platforms, this role maintains the marketing content calendar, creates branded promotional materials, and collaborates with committee leads to drive consistent engagement and event awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement the marketing plan developed for WIE (TBD) which may include the following:
Lead National Marketing initiatives
Create/implement a plan for posting on social media platforms and WIE website including establishment of a marketing calendar with schedule for website updates, LinkedIn post, membership “touchpoints”, etc
Maintain marketing calendar and follow up on marketing action items with Committee Chairs and other Directors as appropriate
Develop WIE branding material, flyers, QR codes, etc.
Coordinate with Committee Chairs and develop prioritized list of marketing materials to support event promotions or WIE recruitment
Coordinate with Director of Membership and Engagement on initiatives.
Be owner/administrator of website, LinkedIn, Mailchimp
Qualifications:
Experience in marketing, graphic design, or digital content generation is desirable
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This position will help WIE strengthen its technology systems, improve coordination between the national organization and its chapters, and identify practical ways to make recurring communications and event-management activities more efficient. The Director will provide strategic guidance and hands-on support for the digital platforms WIE uses to communicate with members, promote events, and support chapter operations. Working collaboratively with WIE’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Board members, and chapter secretaries, the Director will help establish consistent, efficient, and sustainable technology practices across the Organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise the Board on technology needs, opportunities, priorities, and best practices.
Support the Marketing & Communications Coordinator with social media publishing and other digital communications, as needed.
Assist chapter secretaries and other designated volunteers with the use of Mailchimp, Eventbrite, the WIE website, and related platforms.
Provide guidance and troubleshooting support for posting chapter events, distributing email communications, maintaining contact lists, and managing event registration.
Develop clear, repeatable procedures and training resources for commonly used technology platforms.
Help promote consistency in how chapters use WIE’s systems, templates, accounts, and digital tools.
Evaluate opportunities to integrate or automate recurring tasks, reduce duplicate data entry, and improve communication between platforms.
Provide continuity and backup support for essential chapter and organizational technology functions.
Help maintain appropriate administrative access, account documentation, and transition procedures to reduce reliance on any single volunteer.
Recommend technology solutions that are practical, secure, cost-effective, and appropriate for a volunteer-led nonprofit.
Collaborate with the Board and chapter leadership to prioritize improvements based on organizational needs and available resources.
Participate in National Board meetings and contribute to the overall governance, growth, and mission of WIE.
Qualifications:
Experience in Google drive, MailChimp and Eventbrite
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The Director of Membership & Engagement serves as the primary ambassador and strategist for growing and sustaining WIE’s participant community. This role drives member outreach across all levels—including attendees, volunteers, and board members—by establishing strategic conference partnerships, fostering relationships with aligned non-profits, and gathering member feedback through consistent survey efforts to ensure organizational offerings remain relevant and high-value.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead efforts on engagement and outreach for all types of WIE involvement including attendees, volunteers, and directors
Focus on relevancy
Be an Ambassador for WIE. Including conference attendance, partnership with aligned non-profits, and data gathering regarding current membership.
Conference partnerships - identify one partnership in each geography, and one national conference opportunity for WIE to team up with, and work with local Chapter and Marketing to setup and promote.
Lead consistent survey efforts to gather information on membership needs and feedback, coordinate with Marketing.
Qualifications:
WIE Chapter Board or Committee involvement is desirable.
Chapter Leadership and Committees
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Serve as President of the geography-specific Chapter Board; organize and lead Chapter meetings, including the development of meeting agendas and tracking of action items; work with Chapter Board members to identify initiatives and goals for the Chapter and coordinate with the Treasurer and Committee Chairs on event planning and budget management; represent the Chapter as a voting member at National Board meetings.
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Support and advise Chapter President with geography-specific goals; lead Board Meetings and other tasks when Chapter President is unavailable; be mentored to be Chapter President the following year; and provide leadership for strategic planning initiatives as needed.
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Support Chapter president with development of meeting agendas; help President and Vice President track action items and other program initiatives; prepare and distribute Board meeting minutes; maintain Chapter documentation and file organization; and attend Executive Committee meetings.
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Develop annual budgets; track spending; send payments or charitable donation receipts for event expenses; bill and receive annual sponsorship donations; prepare quarterly financial reports; prepare annual 501(c)3 state and federal filings; and advise the Executive Committee on financial matters.
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Item description
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The Professional Development Committee develops and implements the Professional Development Series for members in each of WIE’s geographies. Typically, the Committee hosts three professional development events per year. Previous events have included professional skill-building workshops and discussion panels, with topics ranging from goal setting to public speaking to mid- and late-career development to technical environmental expertise. The Committee has flexibility to develop any type of professional programming with value to WIE members.
The Committee Chair/Co-Chair will:
Provide vision for and lead development and implementation of the Committee’s annual Professional Development Series for WIE members.
Organize, manage, and support sub-committees responsible for planning, implementing, and promoting the Committee’s annual programming.
Expand and leverage the Committee’s professional network to develop high-quality programming that is valuable to WIE members at multiple stages of their careers and enhances WIE’s reputation and presence in the Portland professional community.
Coordinate with other Committee Chairs
Manage the Committee’s annual budget, including reporting regularly to the WIE Treasurer and Board of Directors and preparing the Committee’s annual budget request.
Recruit and mentor other Committee members, including identifying and developing a successor and other potential future leaders of WIE.
Promote WIE’s vision to grow membership and create a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally.
The anticipated time commitment for this position is up to 10 hours per month. The Chair/Co-Chair will serve a minimum two-year term, with an opportunity to either extend the position at the end of that term, or move into a support role while transitioning leadership to the next Chair/Co-Chair.
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Host quarterly gatherings for WIE members to build connections in an informal setting.
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Design and implement a year-long mentoring program that connects experienced environmental professionals with peers and more junior colleagues at various stages of their careers.