Board Position Open

The SEMpdx Board of Directors works hard to create and maintain an organization that’s meaningful, dynamic, and meets the needs of its members. Over time, board members change positions on the board, as well as leave the board to pursue other opportunities.

As board members leave, it creates an excellent opportunity for SEMpdx members to join the board, bring new ideas, and help craft the future on our organization.

We currently have one opening on the SEMpdx Board of Directors:

The Sponsorships Director oversees obtaining new and recurring paid sponsors of SEMpdx’s newsletter, monthly events, networking events, and our annual Engage Conference.

Submit your application no later than midnight on Sunday, June 7. Board positions are a TWO (2) year commitment, with the board year officially beginning July 1, 2020.

The approved applicant will be asked to spend the entire day with the board at our annual retreat on July 15th. Attendance for this one meeting is mandatory for all board members, and at this writing, it’s still scheduled for the Mc Mennamins Kenedy School, but it’s likely going to be on Zoom.

Sponsorship Chair Job Description:

The Sponsorship Chairs primary responsibility is to secure sponsorships for SEMpdx. There are a variety of sponsorship option currently, including:

Various Engage Conference opportunities
- At various points, SearchFest has had its own Sponsorship position
Regular Monthly Educational Events
Newsletter Sponsors
Rooftop Event Sponsors
Customized case-by-case sponsorships
- E.g. Mailchimp as Official Email Marketing Partner

This position obtains pricing and bundles that will be offered as well as the value proposition to potential sponsors from the Engage Conference Chair (and/or works with information extant).

Outreach to past and potential new sponsors for the annual Engage Conference Conference – send out information describing available SearchFest sponsorship opportunities & info on attendees past and projected.

Follow-up with Sponsors post-conference, providing them with conference performance stats, speaker slide access, video access, survey results, and early bird opportunities for renewing sponsorship for the following year.

Responsible for negotiating with potential sponsors and getting signed sponsorship agreements and company logos.

Responsible for coordinating with Treasurer after agreement is signed by requesting information from sponsor needed for Treasurer to create invoice (Note: Treasurer takes up tracking from there once Sponsor Chair has secured signed agreement & sent out request for invoice information, CCing Treasure on that email).

Name
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Email
Phone:
Website: Your Company Site, Blog, or LinkedIn Profile
Are you currently a member of SEMpdx?
Which open board position mentoned above most interests you?
Have you served, or are you currently serving within another organization?
If so, what organization? Current or past?
What types of industry relationships and connections can you bring to SEMpdx?
What do you consider your specialty? (Are you a technical SEO wizard? Social Media maven? Focus on paid search? Other?)
What skills will you bring to the board? How will your knowledge and experience help SEMpdx ?
Why do you want to be on the board?
Will you be available for most monthly board meetings & events? Typically one afternoon a month, followed by the event. There's also a one-day board retreat, typically on a weekday in July.
...Board members should stay for the events, too.
Are you available to attend a full-day (9am–5pm with optional dinner out) Board Retreat in July at McMenamins Kennedy School?*
- Yes
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