Below, you will find summaries of each of the board roles. The estimated time commitment for each position does not include monthly board meetings (1 hour), an annual half-day board retreat, and attendance at NJSOPHE mid-year and annual programs (encouraged). President - Works to guide implementation of Strategic Planning objectives. Time commitment: 20-30 hours/month. President-Elect - Eligibility: at least 1 year of experience on the board. Works with president to plan and implement NJSOPHE priorities. Oversees strategic plan progress, program committee, and special projects. Time commitment: 5-10 hours/month. Past President - This is the last year of a 3-year role. Responsibilities include finishing goals established as President, supporting transition of board roles, and coordinating the Past Presidents Advisory Group and Nominating Committee. Time commitment: 20 hours/month. Treasurer - 2 year term. Manages NJSOPHE finances. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, depositing and writing checks, helping develop annual budget, providing financial updates at monthly board meetings, and filing tax and 501(c)(3) reports. Secretary - Records the minutes for all board meetings and distributes them to the board. Provides assistance with technology including Zoom and member management software. Time commitment: 5 hours/month. Chapter Delegate - 2 year term. Attends national SOPHE conference every spring on behalf of NJSOPHE (costs paid by NJSOPHE). Acts as liaison to national SOPHE and attends monthly virtual House of Delegates meetings. Coordinates chapter re-designation every 3 years. Time commitment: 5 hours/month. Communications Coordinator - Manages all NJSOPHE communications, including e-mails, website content, print materials, and social media. Time commitment: 10-20 hours/month. Students & New Professionals Coordinator - Provides educational and professional resources, and ensures connections are made to provide students, transitioning members, and new professionals a kickstart to their career and passion. Time commitment: 3-4 hours/month. Advocacy Chair - Plans and implements NJSOPHE's advocacy activities, including providing advocacy resources and education, identifying sign-on opportunities, and contacting legislators. Time commitment: 5-10 hours/month. Awards/Scholarships Chair - Coordinates the application process and communications for awards and scholarships. This includes promotion, application review, winner selection, and presentation of awards and scholarships at the annual meeting. Time commitment: The busiest time is Oct-Dec (approx. 5-7 hours/month), 1 hour/month otherwise. Career Resources Chair - Connects NJSOPHE members with job opportunities, supports career development, and engages employers to promote the health education profession. Time commitment: 1-2 hours/month. Membership Chair - Represents member needs throughout NJSOPHE's various efforts, recruits new members, and manages online membership system. Helps develop Membership Engagement and Development plan to ensure proactive recruitment and member engagement efforts reflective of current member needs. Time commitment: 5-10 hours/month. Program Co-Chair - Plans the mid-year and annual programs, including coordinating venues, catering, speakers, and evaluations. Also plans for virtual webinars including scheduling speakers, facilitating technology, and processing CHES/MCHES credits. Time commitment: 5-10 hours/month, but heavier in the month or two leading up to a program. |