The York SHRM is a community minded organization which relies on the diverse experiences and skills of all members. There are several opportunities for members to get involved, network and make a difference in the HR community, while expanding their leadership skills and learning new things. As a bonus, volunteering on a committee also helps members gather HRCI credits.
If you are interested in serving as a board member in one of the open positions or on any of our committees, please click here to complete the volunteer form. The appropriate board member will contact you.
SEMINAR CHAIR
Position Summary:
Manage the activities of providing seminars for the chapter membership.
Responsible To:
- The members of the chapter
- Professional Development Director
Responsibilities:
- Chair meetings of the seminar committee to select topics and speakers for programs and to provide information on topics of broad interest to members.
- Recruit members to serve on seminar committee.
- Select the site/location for the seminar and meet with site personnel about services, etc.
- Negotiate contracts with site personnel, vendors, hotels, caterers, etc.
- Develop a timeline and budget for the seminar.
- Coordinate efforts with state chapters and state council to best serve the membership.
- Serve as resource to committee members in arranging periodic/regular meetings of the committee.
- Contact potential speakers and make arrangements for selected meetings. Write articles for newsletters describing the programs.
- Provide information regarding programs and services to the administrative office, newsletter editor, members, and others through presentations, written communications, and personal contact.
- Promote the seminar to chapter members, state council members, and at-large members as well as any other possible attendees. Obtain mailing lists from chambers of commerce, other associations, etc.
- Coordinates with co-hosts on planning of event (HAHRA, York Area Chamber, MASCPA)
- Develops Memorandum of Understanding with other chapters, organizations, as needed. Describes shared duties, profit sharing etc.
- Review final preparations to assure that seminar runs smoothly.
- Review program evaluations for feedback to be used in planning future events.
- Serve as liaison between the members of the seminar committee.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
Position Summary:
Assists Communications Director in communicating chapter events and news via membership emails, press releases, newspaper articles, etc.
Responsible To:
- The members of the chapter
- The Communications Director
Responsibilities:
- Support the Communication’s director in chapter's monthly newsletter publication ensuring that members receive timely, topical information.
- Develop articles and also recruit for assistance from the membership and the board for articles, survey questions, etc.
- Assists in production of the newsletter.
- Develops press releases and local newsletter articles to communicate events and news for the chapter in the community.
- Handles, as necessary, special marketing for chapter events.
- Handles social media for the chapter.
- Provide monthly updates at the board of directors meetings
- Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
WORKFORCE READINESS DIRECTOR
Position Summary:
Serves as an appointed member of the chapter board of directors. Monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis local activities concerning workforce readiness issues and plans and encourages chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena. Presents a report or update to the chapter president and fellow chapter members. Works in cooperation with state-level workforce readiness advocates.
Responsible To:
- The members of the chapter
- The chapter president
- State council workforce readiness director
Responsibilities:
- Serve as advocate and program coordinator for workforce readiness chapter activities.
- Partner with local schools to share information. Contact local workforce readiness coordinators within the schools to discuss initiatives.
- Identify and evaluate issues that impact workforce readiness and develop goals for chapter workforce readiness strategy.
- Report on workforce readiness issues to chapter members and serve as advocate at chapter activities for education programs.
- Serve as a resource for chapter members on workforce readiness issues and provide leadership to the chapter on education issues.
- Monitor local activities concerning workforce readiness and provide timely information on education issues to the chapter president and state workforce readiness director.
- Work in close cooperation with state workforce readiness director.
- Develop and support workshops and seminars that address workforce readiness issues.
- Provide special recognition for chapter members and for local programs that promote betterment of the local workforce through educational process.
- Respond to any other requirements of the chapter president and state workforce readiness director.
- Participate in SHRM Workforce Readiness Core Leadership Area volunteer leader conference calls and webcasts.
- Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
- Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
- Attend monthly membership and board of directors meetings.