Want to be a part of the Northern Board?

Are you an organized, collaborative communicator who enjoys keeping teams aligned and moving work forward? The Administrative Director supports the section’s operations, communications, and governance by maintaining records, coordinating meeting materials, tracking action items, supporting board communication, publicizing events, and preparing reports. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong communication, organization, follow-through, and a service-focused approach. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where your skills can make a meaningful impact, this is a great way to support the section’s work and strengthen board collaboration. The duties of the Administrative Director shall be to:

• Receive and be held responsible for all records, except for financial records or other
  records explicitly noted as responsible by another Section Board Member, of the
  Section, and to make such records available for inspection by members upon request;
• Serve as initial contact for external communication inquiries and primary contact for
  internal Board communications;
• Create Board and Executive Board Meeting agenda template and share with Director-
  elect;
• Request and assemble bi-monthly report of Board Member activities;
• Finalize and distribute Board and Executive Board Meeting agenda packets;
• Draft Board and Executive Board Annotated Agendas
• Send out calendar invites to Retreat, Board, and Executive Meetings once scheduled;
• Serve as backup to the Professional Development Director and Distance Education
  Coordinator to publicize Section professional development activities and networking
  events on the Section website;
• Maintain Board Roster and Action Item Tracking List; and
• Submit Annual Report to Chapter.

Consider helping our planning students out in this position. The duties of the California Planning Foundation (CPF) Liaison include coordinating with CPF and attending monthly meetings; promoting the CPF Scholarships at Section meetings and events and through the newsletter and social media; fundraising for scholarships; and participating in fundraising events.

In addition to the duties listed in the bylaws, the primary responsibilities of the CPF Liaison are

• Coordinate with CPF and attend the monthly meetings.
• Coordinate with Board Members to promote CPF Scholarships at Section meetings/events and through Northern communication channels.
• Fundraise for CPF Scholarships for Section planners; and
• Coordinate with the Events Program Director and/or serve on the Section Holiday Party Committee as the primary fundraising opportunity for CPF.

Do you consider yourself a bit of a scribe or a planning journalist? The duties of the Northern News Associate Editor are to assist the News Editor in the preparation, editing, and publishing of the Northern newsletter and website and work with the Technology Director to maintain relevant articles on the web.

In addition to the duties listed in the bylaws, the primary responsibilities of the Northern News Associate Editor are:

• Assist with the preparation, editing, and publishing of the Northern newsletter on the Northern website.
• Support the Newsletter Committee and assist the Northern News Editor with committee coordination; and
• Work with the Northern News Editor and Technology Manager to maintain relevant articles on the web.

Do you love getting the word out on interesting programs, fun events, and other news? The role of the Social Media Director is to work with the communications team to regularly disseminate Northern news, events, and announcements across our official social media channels; strategize on communication approaches; build brand awareness by creating and editing written, video, and photo content; engage with users; and develop creative campaigns to garner user engagement and event promotion.

In addition to the duties listed in the bylaws, the primary responsibilities of the Social Media Coordinator are:

• Regularly disseminate Northern news, events, and announcements across the Northern’s official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
• Coordinate with the Communications Director, Editor(s), and other Board Members, as appropriate, on communications strategies.
• Build brand awareness by creating and editing written, video, and photo content.
• Engage with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
• Set social media goals, review analytics, and report on key performance metrics.
• Develop creative campaigns to increase user engagement and promote events; and,
• Stay up to date with changes in social media platforms and advise the Communications Director on emerging trends and issues.

Are you a collaborative planning professional interested in serving on the Northern Board of Directors as Planners4Health Director? This role is an opportunity to advance healthier, more equitable communities by connecting planning and public health, supporting professional development, and serving as a liaison to state and national Planning for Health initiatives. Ideal candidates are passionate about health, equity, active transportation, housing, environmental justice, climate resilience, and cross-sector collaboration.

• The role of the Planners4Health Director shall be to:
• Increase awareness on the intersection of health and planning;
• Create and support professional development opportunities for planners to
  highlight areas where public health and planning intersect; and
• Serve as a liaison between the Section and state and national Planning for
  Health initiatives.

Are you interested in the environment and in promoting awareness of best practices in sustainability and resilience? The new board position will work to increase awareness on the topics of sustainability and resilience; create and support professional development opportunities for planners to learn more about environmental sustainability and equity integration, climate change, and resilience; report on emerging sustainability and resilience policies, regulations, and funding opportunities; develop partnerships with other allied organizations; and serve as a liaison between Northern and state and national Sustainability and Resilience Planning initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the duties listed in the bylaws, the primary responsibilities of the Awards Program Director are:

• Work with the Communications Director to publicize Northern’s annual awards program and solicit nominations.
• Facilitate the Jury Selection Committee in evaluating nomination applications and selecting winners in each category.
• Work with the Events Program Manager to organize an annual Awards Gala to honor award winners; and
• Organize and lead the Awards Committee.