Leadership Opportunities

Chair of Design

Role & Responsibilities

The Chair of Design is responsible for creating compelling visual materials that align with PYP's brand and promote the organization’s programs, events, and initiatives. This role supports PYP’s outreach efforts by ensuring a consistent and engaging visual presence across digital and print media.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designs digital and print collateral for PYP programs, events, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s branding guidelines.
  • Creates and manages digital event templates for consistent promotion across multiple platforms.
  • Assists with managing promotional materials, including presentations, brochures, and other organizational collateral.
  • Collaborates in designing sponsorship and partnership packets to support fundraising and community engagement efforts.
  • Works closely with the Vice President of Public Relations to manage brand assets and ensure compliance with PYP’s brand standards.
  • Partners with the Chair of Social Media to develop digital marketing collateral for social media campaigns.

The Chair of Design reports to the Vice President of Public Relations and serves on the Communications Committee, contributing to PYP’s goal of clear and consistent brand representation across all communications.

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.

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Check our leadership opportunities page for open positions or check back soon! Typically, positions open in Jan/Feb with roles beginning Mar/Apr. From time to time, roles may open mid-year.

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Selection Process

  • Submit Your Application
    Submit your application by the deadline to be considered for any of our positions. We’ll follow up to schedule your peer interview once applications close.
  • Peer Interview
    We’ll conduct peer interviews with a panel comprised of PYP leaders. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you as much as it is for you to get to know us.
  • Decisions
    Once the panel makes a decision you’ll receive a call with the results. If you’re offered a position, we invite you to join us at our next board meeting where we’ll vote to make it official.
  • Board Meeting
    The board will vote to accept your nomination. After this meeting, we’ll reach out with next steps on your transition. We can’t wait to get started with you!