Position Description:

The key roles of the vice chair are to assist the chair and their staff liaison in facilitation, coordination, and communication – ensuring that the committee volunteers are actively engaged in the achievement of the management committees’ charges. The Vice Chair should also seek to develop an understanding of IAVM’s overall strategic vision and build connections to prepare to serve in the chair role. This individual, in collaboration with the staff liaisons and chair, actively participates in the work of the group, provides thoughtful input to the deliberations, and focuses on the best interests of IAVM and the membership rather than personal or constituent interests, and works toward the accomplishment of the goals as described in the strategic plan. This position term is a two-year commitment. The vice chair fulfills the responsibilities of the chair at meetings, on projects, etc., when the chair is unavailable.

Responsibilities:

1. Attends all meetings (in person, and virtual).
2. Reviews all relevant material prior to the committee meetings. Prepares to make contributions, facilitate discussions, and voice objective opinions concerning issues and activities.
3. Supports the chair in communicating regularly with committee members to ensure that volunteer obligations are fulfilled.
4. Assists in the identification and growth of future committee and IAVM leadership.
5. Accepts and completes special assignments as requested.
6. Promotes IAVM and the committee by actively leading IAVM membership recruitment/retention activities within the committee and general membership.
7. Responds promptly to committee correspondence and information requests; and takes a leadership role to involve volunteers in various projects throughout the year.
8. Maintains current membership in IAVM during the volunteer term.
9. Accepts and completes special assignments as requested.

Deadline for applications - April 11, 2025