Board of Directors: Call for Nominations for 2016 & 2017 Term

Here is your opportunity to join the NAAAP Boston leadership team!

As a part of NAAAP National, our NAAAP Boston Chapter is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization within the Greater Boston area, with 400 plus members and 22 Corporate and In-kind Sponsors.  We are opening the official call for nominations to join our Board of Directors (BoD), starting in January 2016.  By becoming a NAAAP Boston BoD Member, you will work closely with the Executive Officers and other Board members to help set NAAAP Boston policy and direction, as well as identify strategic areas for growth.  Specifically, you will contribute towards the Chapter’s branding, financial governance and recruiting and talent development efforts, including succession planning, development/ evaluation, and support of our leaders.  As a Board Member, you will help support the organization to continue carrying out the goals embodied in the NAAAP mission statement.

Expectations/Desired Qualifications

• Strongly connect to NAAAP Boston’s mission of promoting workplace diversity and professional development among Asian American professionals
• Have proven leadership ability, and at least 15 years professional or non-profit experience
• Carry out the position for a two-year term, beginning at the start of the calendar year
• Demonstrate drive and dedication, by attending at least 75% of meetings per calendar year (meetings held monthly)
• Represent NAAAP Boston at signature events throughout the year and serve as an ambassador at events in the Greater Boston community
• An annual contribution of $200, within the first six months of service; which can be fulfilled by a personal donation or fundraising
• Have an ability to commit approximately 10-15 hrs a month
• Participate and in some cases lead committees regarding strategic initiatives linked to the overall goals of NAAAP Boston
• Assist in providing connections to resources; i.e., suggesting a speaker for events, or providing sponsorship/partnership leads, and recruitment of additional members of the BoD

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, short bio and cover letter reflecting your background, experience, and interest in becoming a NAAAP Boston BoD Member. If applicable, describe your prior involvement with the NAAAP Boston Chapter.  Please send your information to BoD Members, Lisa Strack and Jim Fong via email at Lisa.Strack@naaapboston.org and James.Fong@naaapboston.org

Deadline for submission is close of business on Friday, November 20, 2015. Please note that your bio may be later published on the ballots and/or the NAAAP Boston website.  Ballots will be emailed out to the membership shortly thereafter.