CIWC Open Positions

2024 Nominations

It is nomination season for CIWC club leadership! Interested in getting more more involved? See our open positions below.

Do you know someone who would be a good fit? Submit a nomination:  

CIWC Secretary (Elected)

Responsibilities:

  • Document club business activities
  • Attend scheduled board meetings and take the official Minutes
  • Maintain Club By-Laws and Job Descriptions
  • Lead the nominations committee of members in good standing
  • Conducts the election at the annual meeting and publishes results

    Requirements:

    • Must be a current club member in good standing

    Interested in becoming Secretary?  

    CIWC Beginner Backpacking Chair (Elected)

    Responsibilities:

    • Identify committee to conduct annual beginner backpacking class 
    • Work with the committee to plan class including date, agenda, room reservation, presenters, equipment, etc.
    • Maintain/follow up with beginner participants to answer questions about equipment, club, etc.
    • Help educate new leaders on what to cover during a beginner backpacking trip

      Requirements:

      • Must be a current club member in good standing

      Interested in becoming our Communications chair?  


      CIWC Membership Chair (Appointed)

      Responsibilities:

      • Facilitate membership growth and retention
      • Meet and greet prospective members
      • Manage the club's web-based membership software
      • Maintain and update membership statuses
      • Promote and facilitate membership renewals
      • Provide data and reports on membership when requested
      • Provide greeting assistance and manage event sign-in
      • Provide troubleshooting and support for membership processes

      Requirements:

      • 1+ years experience as a CIWC member
      • Must be a current club member in good standing

      Interested in becoming our Membership Chair?  


      CIWC Social Co-Chair (Appointed)

      Responsibilities:

      • Organize social activities/events such as the club picnic, holiday party, and public meetings
      • Plan and coordinate refreshments and on-site seating and table arrangements
      • Greet event attendees, recruit new members, and encourage existing members to organize events

      Requirements:

      • Must be a current club member in good standing

      Interested in becoming our Social Chair?  


      CIWC Equipment Chair (Appointed)

      Responsibilities:

      • Establish guidelines and procedures for storage site access and use of club gear

      • Maintain an inventory and status of checked out gear

      • Work with owner of the storage site for gate access, lock and key control

      • Make new gear purchases or repairs/upgrades when needed

      Requirements:

      • 1+ years experience as a CIWC member
      • Must be a current club member in good standing

      Interested in becoming our Equipment Chair?  


      CIWC Trip Leader

      Responsibilities:

      • Outline trip, write trip description, and submit trip proposal for approval
      • Gather cost estimates and other details from vendors
      • Communicate with trip attendees
      • Manage allocated trip budget
      • Lead group during trip with an eye on attendee safety

      Requirements:

      • Must be a current club member in good standing
      • Certified in Wilderness First Aid (or higher) training
      • Attend annual CIWC trip leader orientation training

      Interested in becoming a trip leader?  


      Appointed roles: Selected by the current board members
      Elected roles: Voted in by CIWC membership at end of the year
      Member in good standing: Current on all dues/payments and adheres to the CIWC code of conduct

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