Volunteer
Looking for a way to get more involved?
Perks of Serving on the FX Board
• Free membership while in office
• Help shape this community into what you want it to be
• Be top of mind when it comes to referrals
• Rub elbows with other movers and shakers
• Earn an impressive bullet point to add to your bio or résumé
• Enhance your leadership skills
• Fun board socials
• Stand out amongst other freelancers
• Give back to the community that gives so much to you
We have the following Leadership Openings:
Membership Director
The Membership Director is responsible for an ongoing program to gain and retain club members, including overseeing the application process, preparing and distributing promotional materials, and promoting membership and benefits. This may include: membership drives, welcome packets, new member receptions, membership brochures, surveys, and more. This individual works closely with the Communications Director to ensure distribution lists are accurate, and the Social Director to help facilitate activities such as new-member orientation, coffee meetups, etc.
Outreach Director
The Outreach Director of FX manages efforts to increase the visibility of the club to help us be a top-of-mind resource, both for freelancers and those who hire them. This individual works with a committee to increase engagement in person and online. This includes participating in trade shows, networking with other groups, and meeting with decision-makers, community leaders, agencies and businesses, and resource partners. This individual also oversees the PR Chair and works closely with the Marketing Director.
Social Media Director
The Social Media Director works with a committee of volunteers to maintain each of our social channels: Facebook (page + group), LinkedIn (page + group), Twitter, Instagram, MeetUp and YouTube. This includes setting up events; sharing pictures, stories and videos; engaging with members, prospects and client-types; and promoting upcoming events.
Special Events Director(s)
The Special Events Director(s) of FX is responsible for planning and executing the annual Portfolio Showcase, Freelance Bootcamp and any other special event they see fit. Duties include directing a committee of volunteers to assist with each event in the capacity of creative, operations, logistics, communications, sponsorships, PR, and any other realm as needed. This person will work closely with the Communications, Marketing, Web and Social Media Directors to ensure a consistent message is communicated.
Social Media Chair
The Social Media Chair serves underneath the Social Media Director to help in any manner they delegate, which may include setting up event pages, creating posts, engaging with others, and working with committee members to create educational, entertaining and promotional posts.