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Being part of AMA Chicago’s Board of Directors gives you the opportunity to be in the company of some of Chicago’s most ambitious marketing leaders in the field.
Our investment in sharing knowledge and creating community makes AMA Chicago the premier association for professionals who want to stay on top of their game.
As a board member, you will become part of a focused group of individuals who share big ideas and shape the strategic marketing future of our premier, volunteer organization – one that was established in 1937.
Board Positions
Vice presidents are responsible for all operations of their specific committee. Each VP reports directly to the president and manages all director-level positions on the committee. These positions are one-year terms. Typically, a leader serves as a director of a specific committee for one year and then serves as the VP for a second year.
AMA Chicago’s board has several VP positions. View the full description of each by clicking the title to open a PDF:
- Vice President, Membership
- Vice President, Programming
- Vice President, Communications
- Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Vice President, Sponsorship
- Vice President, Strategic Relations
- Vice President, Marketing Insights
To apply for any of these positions, complete our online application
Directors are responsible for all operations of their specific committee. Each director reports directly to their corresponding VP. These positions are two-year terms on the board, with the first year as the director of a committee and the second year as the VP.
AMA Chicago’s board has several director positions. View the full description of each by clicking the title to open a PDF:
- Director, Membership Engagement
- Director, Programming
- Director, Communications
- Director, Sponsorship
- Director, In-kind Sponsorship
- Director, Strategic Relations
- Director, Marketing Insights
To apply for any of these positions, complete our online application
The President track is a three year position: President-elect, President, and Immediate Past President and is a member of the executive committee. Traditionally, before becoming the President-elect, this person has served on the Chapter board for a minimum of two years. View all three job descriptions [PDF]
The secretary is a member of the executive committee and is responsible to the president of the chapter. Traditionally, the secretary corresponds with members and others, prepares board minutes, and works with the executive director to maintain chapter historical records and keep current with AMA Chicago activities. View the complete description [PDF]
The treasurer, reporting to the president, is responsible for monthly financial reporting to the board of directors, annual financial reporting to AMA and completing the chapter’s annual IRS filing requirements. Serves as a member of the executive committee. View the complete description [PDF]
A Member at Large of the AMA Chicago Board of Directors has no specific duties until assigned by the president or executive director but has the same rights and responsibilities as other board members. The position reports directly to the president. The ideal candidate is a senior-level marketer with a passion for creating smarter marketers in the Chicago area. View the complete description [PDF]
AMA Chicago is volunteer-run, and there are roles of every size on each committee – not just board positions. View all of our non-board volunteer roles and apply.
Apply for an open role now with our simple online form.
The value of board membership
What is AMA Chicago?
AMA Chicago is a chapter of the American Marketing Association and a non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board members contribute their expertise in specific knowledge areas to bring the chapter mission to life.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for Chicago marketers to expand their knowledge, improve their skills and grow in their careers through access to leaders and peers in the field and skill-building content.
Your impact
You’ll have an impact on chapter membership value and the opportunity to expand the chapter’s vision for Chicago marketers. And, of course, you’ll have the opportunity to bring new tools and expertise back to your organization.
Board membership benefits
- Opportunities to connect with and work alongside marketing leaders in metro Chicago
- Investment in the future of marketing by giving back to the community
- Affiliation of your brand at the governance level of a national professional organization
- Experience working alongside professionals with varied marketing skill sets, broadening your marketing point of view
- Build stronger marketing community and advance resources for marketers
- Free attendance at all AMA Chicago events, including our four signature series events
- Specialized professional development through board-only events and expert speakers
- Development of mentorship and leadership skills applicable to career advancement
- Opportunities to shape programming at a local level to impact the professional development and skill-building available to every marketer in Chicago
Board member requirements
- Possess a passion for the mission of AMA Chicago and serve as a chapter ambassador for the Chicago marketing community
- Be fiscally responsible for AMA Chicago, including actively planning and approving its budget
- Be seasoned experts in their respective discipline, with leadership experience and the ability to manage teams through influence and collaboration
- Serve as CEO of their position by bringing new ideas to the chapter, evaluating their feasibility and engaging in their successful launch
- Assist in recruiting future board members and volunteers who possess the skills, commitment and energy to make significant contributions to advance the mission of AMA Chicago
- Have schedule flexibility to attend morning and/or evening events sponsored by the chapter as appropriate
- Attend monthly board meetings and other leadership sessions as determined by the chapter operations calendar
- Contribute 10 or more hours per month
- Serve a two-year term beginning at the start of the fiscal year in July
“It’s a way to meet some great people and grow your own personal network. You walk out with a whole new set of skills and knowledge that you didn’t have before.”
Pamela Wedgeworth Communications Consultant & Senior Creative Director, Wedgeworth Communications | Past Director, MarketingTech Smart, AMA Chicago
Open Positions
AMA Chicago seeks marketing leaders, movers and shakers, volunteers and dedicated teams.
If you are interested in a position that is not currently open, apply below – we offer many opportunities for volunteer leadership engagement.
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Turn your big ideas into real-world solutions and make a difference by applying today.
“It’s a lot more rewarding if you volunteer, get on a committee and make a contribution. It raises the bar of the value you get out of AMA Chicago.”
Bonnie Massa President & Founder, Massa & Company | Past President, AMA Chicago
“As we’re thinking about the programming, it’s something we can take back to our day jobs. It makes us better mentors, better managers, and better leaders. And, that’s a powerful opportunity.”
Jeffrey Moss Founder & CEO, Parker Dewey | Past VP, Strategic Relations, AMA Chicago