Plays a key role in connecting young military professionals, recently transitioned veterans, and military spouses with the broader Pensacola professional community. This position focuses on recruitment, engagement, and program development to ensure PYP is inclusive, supportive, and visible within the military community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the military@pensacolayp.com email and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Recruit and engage military-affiliated members, including active-duty, veterans, and military spouses, into PYP programs and events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local military organizations, installations, and support groups to expand PYP’s reach and impact.
• Develop new programs and events—or enhance existing ones—that focus on military engagement, recruitment, and education.
• Support membership efforts by working with the Vice President of Connection and Chair of Membership to onboard and engage military-affiliated members.
• Identify additional opportunities for PYP to engage with the Pensacola military community through events, partnerships, and outreach initiatives.
• Oversees the planning, setup, and cleanup of military events, ensuring each event runs smoothly and provides a meaningful experience for participants.
• Captures photos at military events to showcase member involvement and promote future opportunities.
• Manages member and attendee check-in at military events to support efficient event organization and attendee tracking.
• Assists with identifying sponsorships and partnerships to support military events.

The Chair of Military Outreach reports to the Vice President of Community Impact and serves on the Community Impact Committee, and collaborates with the Connection Committee to support membership growth and engagement.

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‍Responsibilities of Chairs as Members of the Leadership Team

The mission of Pensacola Young Professionals is to develop, retain, and connect young professionals to the community and each other. Chair positions are a part of the leadership team, but are not voting members of the Board of Directors. Chair positions are entry-level positions designed to provide members with opportunities to get involved in the organization and learn more about the organization. 

Each individual Chair is expected to:

• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• Participate fully in their committee and attend board meetings when called upon
• Prepare for and attend all program meetings
• Regularly attend organizational events and provide assistance as needed
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and assist with identifying financial resources, sponsorship opportunities, and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing
• Communicate with PYP members—new and established—to solicit their ideas and help them become/remain actively engaged in the organization
• Raise any general membership matters at committee meetings or to the President or President-Elect when necessary
• Evaluate each event and program at its conclusion and provide feedback for improvement
• Utilize PYP’s Slack channel for regular board communication
• Download and become familiar with GlueUp to assist with attendee check-in as needed.