Program Planning Council Chair

The Program Planning Council Chair is an appointed member of the Program Planning Council (PPC). The Chair act as a leader for the group to liaise with the Board, staff and PPC members to set goals, ensure priorities are being met, problem-solve and set agendas.

Compensation
ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Responsibilities
• Works with ILTA staff and PPC Vice-chair to manage the group and logistics
• Identifies and resolves any issues and ensures meetings run smoothly
• Attends all PPC calls and in-person meetings
• Attends a monthly call with Vice-chair and staff liaison to the PPC
• Removes obstacles to achieve PPC’s annual goals and sets priorities
• Keeps and reports on metrics
• Actively participates in meetings and calls with the PPC and other ILTA teams as necessary
• Helps develop the Programming Pathways for the year
• Helps execute ILTA's strategic goal of increasing member engagement through consistent programming across all ILTA deliverables
• Participates in interviews and selection of other PPC members
• Coaches and mentors ILTA PPC members
• Exhibits a positive communication style in person, on the phone and through email messages with PPC members as well as other volunteer leaders and staff
• Serves as an ambassador for ILTA
• Abide by ILTA's Conflict of Interest Policy

Qualifications for Service
Effective interpersonal communication
Business acumen
Expertise in managing teams
Ability to be responsive to rapidly shifting priorities
Experience volunteering for the PPC

Professional skills you can expect to learn from this volunteer position
Leadership
Goal-setting
Meeting Facilitation
Mentorship
Meeting agenda setting and note taking

Term
One Year: November 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019

Selection Process
Interviewed by VP of Membership and Board Liaisons