The Chair of Mentor Pensacola leads the organization and promotion of the Mentor Pensacola program, coordinating the application process, connecting with new mentors, and building an impactful annual curriculum. This role includes the development of a professional program that engages PYP members and advances their career growth through mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the mentorpensacola@pensacolayp.com email, ensuring effective communication with program participants and stakeholders.
• Oversees the planning, setup, and cleanup of Mentor Pensacola events, fostering an enriching environment for mentors and mentees.
• Captures photos at Mentor Pensacola events to document engagement and promote the program.
• Manages member and attendee check-in at Mentor Pensacola events, ensuring smooth event flow.
• Assists with identifying sponsorships and partnerships to support Mentor Pensacola events.
• Identifies and recruits mentors for the Mentor Pensacola program, building a robust network of professionals to support mentee growth.
• Maintains regular communication with mentees and mentors throughout the program to support their progress and engagement.
• Conducts evaluations of the Mentor Pensacola program and provides reports to the Board of Directors, assessing program success and areas for improvement.

The Chair of Mentor Pensacola reports to the Vice President of Development and serves on the Development Committee, playing a vital role in fostering mentorship opportunities and professional development for PYP members.

‍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.