The Association’s Exchange Committee will be responsible for directing The Exchange at the AFA Annual Meeting. This includes the planning and execution of The Exchange in alignment with Association initiatives and goals.
Committee Priorities
- To plan and facilitate The Exchange for the purpose of providing Annual Meeting attendees the opportunity to connect and collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with partners in the fraternity/sorority profession.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a minimum of bi-monthly meetings (or more frequently as needed) led by the coordinator.
- Develop and share resources to guide partners in understanding the purpose of and engaging with others through The Exchange.
- Facilitate outreach to partners in the fraternity/sorority profession (campus-based professionals, headquarter professionals, educational partners and affiliate members) to promote participation in The Exchange.
- Assist Central Office staff in developing clear and compelling communications to all attendees, and specifically Exchange registrants, prior to the Annual Meeting.
- Coordinate the on-site execution of The Exchange, with support from AFA staff.
- Participate in initiatives as directed by the AFA staff or board of directors.
Qualifications
- Members should have a desire to enhance the Annual Meeting attendee experience and a strong commitment to building relationships across the profession.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Experience with project management and directing year-long initiatives for a large-scale event with multiple programs and priorities is preferred.
Commitment Required
- Committee members can expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on committee activities.
Note: This time commitment may vary throughout the year and will increase in the weeks/months leading up to the Annual Meeting.
