Volunteer with ATD Austin

Leadership Roles

Serve on the Executive Board or the Board of Directors

• Develop your leadership skills
• Manage a team
• Work toward a common goal
• Grow professionally
• Collaborate with other leaders
• Make chapter strategic decisions

Membership

Engage with members through Member Services

• Conduct member orientation
• Facilitate the annual member survey process
• Plan and host member recruitment events
• Respond to membership support requests
• Manage the volunteer engagement program
• Help engage and direct volunteers

Programs

Discover the joy of having a truly great idea for an event!

• Collaborate to develop event ideas
• Solicit speakers for events
• Find venues in which to hold events
• Order food, set up, clean up, registration, and engage with membership before, during and after events

Administration & Operations

Help with tasks needed to keep the chapter running smoothly.

• Keep the website up-to-date
• Send out surveys or emails
• Post on Social Media

Partnerships

Manage relationships with our partners and sponsors.

• Coordinate with connections at universities and organizations
• Share resources with similar professional organizations
• Meet with sponsors and partners to discuss benefits of supporting the chapter

Other Opportunities

Reach out and let us know how you'd like to contribute.

Contact Us

You must be a current chapter member to volunteer. The following role descriptions are high-level summaries of key responsibilities. Full job descriptions with approximate time commitment for each role are available upon request by emailing volunteers@tdaustin.org.

President Elect
1-year term as President-Elect + 2 years as President + 1 year as Past President

Serve alongside the current president and learn the ropes of how to manage the Chapter. Perform administrative and strategic tasks to support ATD Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE). Attend and facilitate board meetings, participate in strategic planning sessions, manage relationships with partners and sponsors, and grow your leadership and business skills in preparation for being the incoming Chapter president.

Director of Content Curation
1-year term

Elevate the Chapter's thought leadership and member engagement by curating and sharing high-quality educational content. Partner with the Director of Newsletter to align on content strategies for the monthly newsletter and social media. Collaborate with Community of Practice leaders and Programs teams to highlight key trends and insights from the talent development community. Manage content across multiple platforms, including social media, newsletters, and Slack, ensuring relevance and accessibility for Chapter members. Help position ATD Austin as the go-to resource for curated talent development expertise.

Director of Events and Projects

1-year term

Play a pivotal role in driving the Chapter's growth and engagement. Oversee the planning and execution of various chapter events, including workshops, networking sessions, and the annual summit. Manage special projects that contribute to the chapter's overall goals. Key responsibilities include: Planning and executing chapter events and projects, managing event budgets and logistics, coordinating with other chapter leaders, recruiting and training volunteers, and representing the chapter professionally.

Director of Socials

1-year term

Schedule, plan, and facilitate in-person and virtual social networking events for the Austin talent development community. Work with the Director of Projects and Events to coordinate event space. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to promote upcoming networking socials. Facilitate fun networking activities to introduce community members to Chapter members and leaders. Work alongside the VP of Membership to foster member engagement and satisfaction. 

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form