CIWC Open Positions
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?
CIWC President (Elected)
Responsibilities:
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Oversee club activities and collaborate in planning and scheduling the club’s functions throughout the year
Recruit board members and chairs, working with the board to appoint members to non-elected positions
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Oversee all CIWC contractual agreements (insurance, liability, third party, etc.)
Serve as spokesperson for the club
Preside over board meetings and quarterly general membership meetings
Requirements:
- 1+ years experience as a CIWC member
- Must be a current club member in good standing
Interested in becoming our President?
Vice President (Elected)
Responsibilities:
- Assist Backpacking, Cycling, and Paddling Chairs to establish the yearly event calendar and trip leader training
- Assist Meetup chair and Social Chair with overall direction and planning events (picnic, Holiday Party, quarterly meetings)
- Liaison with Holliday Park as the club's primary contact
- Assume the role and duties of President if the President is not available
Requirements:
- 1+ years experience as a CIWC member
- Must be a current club member in good standing
Interested in becoming our Vice President?
Backpacking Chair (Elected)
Responsibilities:
- Recruit trip leaders to organize, plan, lead backpacking trips
- Serve as a mentor for members new to leading trips
- Assist in planning trip destinations, trip write-ups, and cost calculations
- Coordinate backpacking trip schedule with other chairs
- Ensure trip forms and documentation are completed
- Compile and update trip information for promotion and awareness
Requirements:
- Must be a current club member in good standing
Interested in becoming our Backpacking Chair?
Day Hike/Events Chair (Elected)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the club’s process for day events to attract new members and engage existing
- Utilize the club's Meetup platform to promote the club and its events
- Assist in planning and supporting day events/outings
Requirements:
- Must be a current club member in good standing
Interested in becoming our Day Hike/Events Chair?
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 Beginner Backpacking Chair?
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 Social Chair?
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?
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