Shape What’s Next for Our Chapter
Looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and make an impact in our local HR community? Serving on the Southwest Montana SHRM Board could be your next step.
Our chapter is shaped by the people who step up, bring new ideas, and share their perspectives—and we’re excited to see who might be part of what comes next! We’re now seeking candidates for several positions on our 2027 Board of Directors, and we hope to hear from both familiar faces and professionals who may be considering board service for the very first time.
Board service is an opportunity to develop leadership and collaboration skills, build meaningful relationships with professionals across our community, and have a voice in the future of Southwest Montana SHRM. Each open position serves a two-year term.
And you don’t need to be an experienced HR leader—or even have “HR” in your job title—to get involved. We especially encourage early-career professionals and those interested in human resources, people and culture, talent development, or the employee experience to consider serving.
2027–2028 Board Opportunities
President-Elect – Work alongside the President and Board while preparing to serve as a future Chapter President. A great opportunity for someone interested in developing their leadership skills and making a longer-term impact on our chapter.
Secretary – Help keep the Board organized and connected through meeting minutes, records, and other key chapter documentation. A good fit for someone who is organized, dependable, and enjoys helping a team stay on track.
Vice President of Membership – Help welcome new members, engage our existing members, and strengthen the member experience. Great for someone who enjoys building relationships and connecting people.
Professional Development Co-Director (Programs) – Help shape our professional development calendar by identifying relevant topics, engaging speakers, and coordinating programs for our community. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people and ideas together.
Communications Director – Help tell our chapter’s story and keep our community connected through newsletters, our website, social media, and other communications. A great fit for someone interested in communications, marketing, content, or creative work.
Diversity Director – Help bring perspectives and resources related to diversity and inclusion into chapter programming and conversations while supporting an inclusive professional community.
Foundation/Sponsorships Director – Build relationships with community partners and sponsors while connecting our chapter with the work of the SHRM Foundation. A good fit for someone who enjoys outreach, relationship-building, and creating partnerships.
Could Board Service Be Right for You?
You don’t need previous board experience to make a difference. You might be a great fit if you want to:
- Develop your leadership and collaboration skills.
- Expand your professional network.
- Become more connected to Southwest Montana’s HR and business community.
- Contribute your ideas, strengths, and perspective.
- Help shape what’s next for our chapter.
Board service is a chance to learn while contributing. You’ll work alongside professionals with different backgrounds and levels of experience, building skills and relationships that can support your own professional growth while making a difference in our chapter.
Curious? Let’s Talk.
You don’t need to know which position is right for you before reaching out—and expressing interest doesn’t commit you to serving. It just means you're ready to have a conversation and learn more.