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 Communications Chair (Elected)
Responsibilities:
Directs and approves all communication be it via e-mail, on the website, etc.
Monitors the Club Email account and distributes to the appropriate individual for response
Also monitors social media, including Facebook
Requirements:
Must be a current club member in good standing
Interested in managing our Communications?
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