CIPS Corporate Membership Outreach Volunteer

CIPS; Remote; Part time

Job summary

A national IT association in Canada is seeking a Corporate Membership Outreach Volunteer to promote their membership benefits to organizations. The role involves contacting Canadian companies, participating in monthly committee meetings, and providing networking opportunities for volunteers. Candidates must be current or active CIPS members. This position offers valuable experience in corporate engagement and can enhance your professional network, all conducted virtually.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Leadership volunteer experience

Recognition through CIPS communications

Qualifications

• Current CIPS Certified Member or active CIPS Member for at least two years.
• Ability to communicate benefits of membership effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contact Canadian organizations to promote CIPS Corporate Membership.
• Communicate membership benefits including professional development.
• Participate in monthly Volunteer Committee meetings.

Skills

Confident communication

Basic outreach skills

Interest in relationship-building

Comfort with virtual communication

Job description

Role: CIPS Corporate Membership Outreach Volunteer Supported By: CIPS National Location: Virtual Role Type: Volunteer Commitment: Approx. 3 hours per month (incl. 1-hour monthly Volunteer Committee meeting)

Purpose of the Role

The CIPS Corporate Membership Outreach Volunteer helps expand awareness and adoption of CIPS Corporate Membership by connecting with Canadian organizations and sharing the value of CIPS membership for employee professional development and IT standards.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Membership Outreach

• Contact Canadian companies and organizations to promote CIPS Corporate Membership for their employees.
• Communicate the benefits of corporate membership, including professional development, certification, networking, and national recognition.
• Share information on how CIPS membership supports IT skill development and professional standards within organizations.
• Refer interested companies to the CIPS National Chief Marketing Officer to support next steps.

Committee Participation

• Participate in a 1-hour monthly CIPS National Volunteer Committee meeting to coordinate activity, share updates, and assign light follow-up actions.

Skills & Qualities

• Confident communication and basic outreach skills.
• Interest in relationship-building or business engagement.
• Comfort communicating with companies by email or virtual meetings.
• Professional and positive representation of the CIPS brand.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with corporate engagement and membership development.
• Opportunities to expand your national professional network.
• Leadership volunteer experience within CIPS.
• Recognition through CIPS volunteer communications.

Eligibility

• Must be a current CIPS Certified Member, or
• An active CIPS Member for at least the past two years.

How to Apply

Please email your expression of interest and Resume/CV to [e-mail] by Monday, January 5, 2025.

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