National Organization Leadership Opportunities

2026-2027

National Board

The WIE National Board seeks Board of Directors to support and sustain the mission of the organization in 2026-2027. Terms of office are either one or two years, as listed in position description. All positions terms begin January 1, 2026 followed by re-election if interested. Consecutive terms may be served.

Leadership opportunities include: President, Vice President, Vice Treasurer, Director of Development, and Director of Marketing. Leadership opportunities provide professional development growth and career-building skills at any stage of one’s career. Prior Board experience is required for President and Vice President position.

As a National Board member, you will offer insight and guidance on implementing the National Organization’s strategic vision; promote the organization’s mission in the community; engage in sponsorship fundraising initiatives; and cultivate the organization’s growth, creating a diverse community that supports and provides opportunities for women in the environmental profession to thrive personally and professionally.

We welcome involvement from individuals in the environmental industry who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to fulfilling the mission of WIE. Having the time, curiosity, and willingness to engage in a meaningful way with other like-minded professionals in promoting WIE’s mission and vision will support our success. 

Nominations are currently being accepted! You may nominate yourself or someone else on their behalf. Submit your nomination here!

The deadline to submit nominations and be added to the candidate ballot is December 8, 2025. The election will be held in December and newly elected positions will be announced before the end of the year. Newly elected leaders will be expected to attend January’s National Board meeting (hosted virtually).

Additional details on Director roles, responsibilities and commitment requirements are described in the links. For more information about WIE leadership in the National Organization, contact leadership@womeninenvironment.org.

  • 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.

  • 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.