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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Lead Fundraising efforts

    • Chair Fundraising committee

    • Ongoing sponsor outreachscription text goes here

    • Implement Development Plan

    Qualifications:

    • Non-profit fundraising experience, or work in a non-profit development position is desirable.

    This position has a two year term.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Event Promotions

    • Maintain marketing calendar and follow up on marketing action items with Committee Chairs and other Directors as appropriate

    • Owner/administrator of WIE marketing platforms including LinkedIn, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite

    • Lead National Marketing initiatives

    • Implement Marketing Plan

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in marketing, graphic design, or digital content generation is desirable

    This position has a one year term.

Chapter Leadership and Committees

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.  

  • Host quarterly gatherings for WIE members to build connections in an informal setting, as well as multiple virtual events designed to reach more members across more geographies.

  • 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.