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Position

President-Elect*
Serves as the Executive Committee liaison, working directly with the BOD to establish and execute the Chapter’s Strategic Operating Plan. Works closely with the President and immediate Past President to ensure learning, support and smooth transition as well as to educate members and firms on the value SMPS brings to the AEC industry. Attends Chapter Leadership Symposium in preparation of President role. Will serve as Chapter President in 2028 and as immediate Past President in 2029. Immediate Past President will serve on a committee of their choosing.

Secretary*
Collects, distributes and properly stores monthly BOD meeting minutes and maintains BOD roster.

Treasurer* (FILLED FOR 2027 AS SECOND YEAR OF TWO-YEAR TERM)
Manages and oversees the Chapter’s budget and finances. Presents monthly financial reports at BOD meetings. Coordinates with Chapter bookkeeper and compiles and files annual financial statement with national office and IRS. Prepares paperwork for annual Chapter financial audit.

Education Director*
Plans and executes the Chapter’s education series in alignment with SMPS’s 6 Domains of Practice (Research, Planning, Client and Business Development, Proposals, Promotional Activity, Management), ensuring each Domain is covered at least one (1) time per term. Identifies Chapter members (or outside speakers) with relevant expertise to provide training. Collects program feedback and provides summary of results to BOD. Coordinates with Communications Director to promote events/workshops.

Education Chair**
Supports the Education Director with various needs for the Education Committee, including brainstorming ideas for educational opportunities, lining up speakers, etc.

Programs Director*
Responsible for overseeing the Programs Committee. Collaborates with BOD to identify and schedule topics and speakers for a 12-month series of events using the previous term as a starting point. Where applicable, outreaches to potential speakers to coordinate participation. Facilitates event discussion flow for panels with multiple speakers. Collaborates with Sponsorship Director to secure event sponsors, Hospitality Chair to coordinate in-person event needs and Communications Director to promote event.

Programs Chair**
Leads organization of at least one (1) program. Identifies topics/speakers and collects relevant information to provide to Communications Director for inclusion in promotional communications. Collects program feedback and provides summary of results to Programs Director. Assists Programs Director with support, as needed.

Hospitality Chair**
Works with Programs Director (as well as Education Program Chair and Sponsorship Chair, if applicable) to coordinate and attend in-person events including location/venue, date/time, number of attendees, room set-up, food/beverage selections, event budget, day-of registration, name badges, signage, etc.

Sponsorship Director*
Secures annual and programs/workshop corporate sponsorships. Solicits feedback from sponsors to ensure up-to-date understanding of how sponsorship can help promote their business. Coordinates sponsorship social event to promote SMPS and gain new sponsors. Tracks sponsorship initiatives and reminds sponsors to use tickets for events. Coordinates with Communications Director to promote sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Chair**
Partners with Sponsorship and Programs Directors to help identify potential sponsors. Assists Sponsorship Director as needed.

Professional Development Director*
Oversees the Professional Development Program to ensure multiple opportunities are provided for members to obtain leadership development, professional growth and CPSM certification. Participates in all Professional Development Program meetings and serves as an advisor to the Mentorship Chair, Education Program Chair, Student Outreach Chair and CPSM Regional Study Group Liaison.

Mentorship Program Chair
Manages the SMPS-OC Mentorship program including application process, mentor-protégé pairing, and planning program meetings/events. Regularly checks in with pairs to evaluate progress. Coordinates with Communications Director to promote program.

Student Outreach Program Chair
Works with local colleges and ACE Mentorship program to develop student outreach plan to encourage students to consider a career in AEC Marketing. Leads fundraising efforts to support student chapter membership/scholarships. Coordinates with Communications Director to promote engagement.

CPSM Regional Study Group Liaison
Serves as the SMPS-OC liaison for the CPSM Regional Study Group. Collaborates with Communications Director to promote study group within Chapter and encourage participation by SMPS-OC members.

Membership Director*
Maintains up-to-date SMPS-OC Chapter membership log. Outreaches to new and renewed members to thank them for their membership and provide information about Chapter. Outreaches to past members to find out why they have let their membership lapse. Seek opportunities to add value to members. Plans end-of-year member appreciation event.

Membership Chair**
Works with Membership Director to support membership-related activities including new and potential member outreach, member spotlights, coordinating member events, etc.

Communications Director*
Oversees the Communications Committee’s promotional and marketing activities including photography/videography coordination and documentation, development of written and graphic content, preparation and distribution of eblasts/blogs, website maintenance, and media relations, as applicable. Coordinates with BOD and Committee Chairs/Liaisons to promote all Chapter activities and initiatives.

Content Development Committee**
Under direction of Communications Director, develops/reviews materials for website, social media posts, e-blasts, etc.

Graphic Design Committee**
Under direction of Communications Director, develops graphic materials for website, social media posts, e-blasts, etc.

Photography and/or Videography Committee**
Documents via photography and/or videography a minimum of two (2) Chapter events per year. Works with Communications Director to select most impactful events for documentation.