NWAEP Board Candidate Nominations (deadline 5/3)

NWAEP NEEDS YOU!

Would you like to become more involved in Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals? Meet new people in your field and encourage others to do the same?

Nominations are now being accepted for candidates to serve on the NWAEP Board of Directors! Board members serve two-year terms. This year, three of the seven board positions are open for a full two-year term. Two additional positions are open for a one-year term, to fill out the remaining year of resigning board members’ terms.

Any NWAEP member in good standing may put themselves forward for election. Being a board member takes time, energy, and dedication, but it brings great rewards and leadership opportunities. The health of our organization relies on this important work. We hope you will consider making a commitment to NWAEP by applying to serve on its board.

As a board member you would:

• Participate in quarterly board meetings and regular email discussions
• Attend NWAEP-sponsored educational and social events
• Raise awareness of volunteerism within NWAEP
• Promote professional excellence in the environmental field
• Take primary responsibility for a part of our ongoing and planned programs 
  

If you are interested in becoming a NWAEP Board member, please submit a short candidate bio (i.e. 2-3 paragraphs) describing your field of work, years of experience, past and present involvement in NWAEP/NAEP, and your vision for the chapter during your term in office to the following email address: TheNWAEP@gmail.com.  Deadline for submitting your candidate bio is 6:00 p.m., Monday May 3, 2021. All candidates must be current NWAEP members.

Board members will be selected by the general NWAEP membership via an online vote, which will occur later in May. Winners will be notified by email. Results will be posted on the NWAEP website.

Not ready to be a board member? We are always looking for volunteers to help with programs, membership, and website upkeep.

Note:
NWAEP is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to serve the diverse and underrepresented communities in the Northwest by strengthening the recruitment, retention, and success of diverse students and professionals pursuing careers in environmental and other STEM-related fields. We are listening and our goal is to foster a culture within our organization and leadership where diversity is celebrated and intentionally recognized. NWAEP welcomes and derives value from the variety of views and backgrounds that our diverse members and partner organizations represent. In valuing diversity, NWAEP will act to foster open communication of diverse perspectives, experiences, and interests from all different backgrounds.