Position:

Leadership Academy Program and Event Planning

Responsibilities:

Back by popular demand, IABC Minnesota is again hosting its Leadership Academy in 2008. We’re looking for two volunteers to help with the program and event planning. The dates for the 2008 Leadership Academy are yet to be determined, but will take place sometime in first quarter (last year it was held over two half-day sessions in March). The Leadership Academy is designed to help communication professionals explore, tap into and unleash their vast leadership potential, regardless of their title or position on an org chart.

Two opportunities available:

• Publicity coordinator (designing, writing all promotional materials, working with the print vendor, etc.)
• Event coordinator (select location and coordinate all logistics)

Time Commitment:

Work with the committee begins immediately. Time commitment depends on each committee role. The majority of the work however, will fall in the December to March timeframe.

Contact:

Kristi Petersen at (612) 237-2891 or kkruger3@comcast.net

Position:

Corporate Membership Internal Welcome Meeting Manager

Responsibilities:

Help welcome new, renewing and potential corporate members to IABC. We are seeking a volunteer to work with businesses to coordinate 5-7 Welcome Meetings in 2008.

The position involves phone and e-mail communication as you coordinate dates that work for both organizations’ employees and IABC leadership. We have many tools to help you with this volunteer role. Your volunteer commitment will involve supporting the first IABC MN Corporate Membership Chair with this exciting and quickly growing area of membership.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on event related projects, and it’s a great way to expand your network.

Time Commitment:

Work begins immediately. There is much to do in the first few months of 2008.

Contact:

Beth Wellesley (612) 824-045 or beth@promotingbrilliance.com

Position:

Bronze Quill Event Planners

Responsibilities:

The IABC Minnesota Awards Gala Committee is gearing up for a spectacular awards season this fall, culminating in an Awards Gala in February. We need a few good people who want to sink their teeth into a professional development opportunity – and have some fun, too.

This committee will plan and implement IABC Minnesota's annual Bronze Quill Awards Program and Gala, a program that showcases the work of top communications professionals in Minnesota. The committee meets once a month through February (and as needed in smaller groups).

Roles include event planners and lead event planner.

Time Commitment:

Work with the committee begins immediately. Time commitment depends on each committee role. The majority of the work however, will fall in the December to February time frame.

Contact:

Lisa Campeau, Bronze Quill chair, at (651) 456-2208 or lisa.campeau@lmco.com.

Position:

Monthly Programming Volunteers

Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking volunteers who are interested in helping plan and execute IABC regular programming. If you are a whiz at logistics, networking or a big picture strategist, we need your help!

Time Commitment:

Two to four hours per month

Contact:

Polly Deane at pdeane@imation.com or (651) 704-5210.

Position:

Chair/Co-chairs

Responsibilities:

Seasoned communicator(s) who knows what it takes to pull off a high-profile event. A keen interest in internal communications and an understanding of what it takes to put a conference program together. Strong organizational and delegation skills are essential.

Time Commitment:

Five-month commitment required, September through January. Five hours for the first two months, 10 hours for the second two months, 15 hours in the month leading up to the event.

Contact:

Anne Brown, Vice President of Professional Development, at (952) 828-473 or anne.b.brown@supervalu.com.

Position:

Committee Members

Responsibilities:

Help put together a top notch, high-visibility event. Strong interest in internal communications, event planning; enthusiasm and energy desired.

Time Commitment:

Flexible, commitment can be adjusted to accommodate individual availability.

Contact:

Anne Brown, Vice President of Professional Development, at (952) 828-473 or anne.b.brown@supervalu.com.

Position:

Web Specialists

Responsibilities:

Be a part of the Interactive Communications team! Looking for those interested in simple Web publishing and content generation on projects such as News & Views.

Time Commitment:

3 to 6 hours per month

Contact:

Scott Mikesh, Director of Internal Communications, at (952) 992-8317 or scottmikesh@hotmail.com.

Position:

Sponsorship/Business Partnership Team

Responsibilities:

We’re looking for 3-4 people to join the team to work on developing and implementing business partnerships for IABC Minnesota. Several of the positions are more tactical (e.g., paperwork, monitoring deliverables, sending thank yous) and several are more big-picture strategy, identifying and pitching potential sponsors.

Time Commitment:

2 to 5 hours per month

Contact:

Jason Inskeep, Director of Business Partnerships at (612) 910-0777 or Jason@adsoka.com.