IL FV SHRM Chapter Community Outreach Director

Community Outreach Director

Position Summary:
Manage the chapter’s community outreach efforts.

Responsible To:
The members of the chapter
The chapter president

Responsibilities:

  • Recommend community service projects to be supported by the chapter.
  • Make chapter members aware of community organizations that would be beneficial to HR professionals or businesses.  Invite representatives of local community organizations to chapter meetings.  Allow them a few minutes to discuss their programs if appropriate.
  • Provide information to chapter members about local community organizations through flyers or brochures at meetings or via newsletter articles if appropriate.
  • Maintain liaison with the local Chamber of Commerce, business organizations, business news writers, and other community groups.
  • Serve as liaison between members of the community relations committee.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
  • Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
  • Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.

Resources Available:

  • SHRM supplies the following resources for chapter community relations directors
    • Chapter Best Practices
    • Chapter Position Descriptions
    • Fundamentals of Chapter Operations
    • Working with the Media Guide
    • And MUCH MORE…available online at www.shrm.org/vlrc