ABOUT AIGA LA
Founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA is now known simply as “AIGA, the professional association for design. In 1983, a group of influential designers in Los Angeles formed AIGA Los Angeles. We are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization whose purpose is to advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and vital cultural force. We seek to provide leadership in the exchange of ideas and information, to encourage critical analysis and research and to advance education and ethical practices for the design community of Los Angeles. We seek to connect, inspire, and support all design professionals throughout the arc of their careers.
We do this through programs that seek to support designers with events, workshops, learning opportunities, and networking.
We believe that as an organization we should reflect the community we serve with diversity of professional backgrounds, experience levels, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability statuses, and nationality.
JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH 11:59PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
The AIGA Los Angeles Board of Directors are the governing body elected by its members, which holds the association in trust for AIGA LA’s community. Each board member is elected to serve the public good and act in the best interest of the organization and help fulfill its mission. The board of directors meet monthly to report, determine, and vote on chapter activities. Each board member is elected to serve two-year terms.
HOW TO APPLY / SUBMIT A NOMINATION:
- Submit a letter of intent: Please submit a one-page letter of intent explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) are interested in the role and what skills make you (or them) qualified.
- Resume: Submit the nominee’s current resume and contact information.
- Two references: May be from current or former supervisors and/or colleagues.
- Save the Date: Qualified nominees will be contacted to be interviewed by the Nominating Committee. Nominees are asked to be available between 5/14 through 5/20 for a scheduled online/phone interview with the Nominating Committee.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
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OPEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITIONS FOR 2022–2024
PRESIDENT
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
As an officer of the Board of Directors, the President directs all chapter activities, programs and services, sets the strategic vision and long-term goals of the organization, presides at all board and business meetings, and acts as the chapter’s primary advocate. It is strongly preferred that candidates for President have prior experience serving on a board of directors for an AIGA chapter.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures that the chapter continuously strives to achieve its vision and mission
- Responsible for making sure the chapter abides by its bylaws
- Provides mentorship and guidance for board members and helps them work towards their goals
YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO…
- loves enabling people to do their best work.
- is eager to give back to the design community.
- enjoys planning, overseeing, and leading projects from ideation through completion collaboratively with a team.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
TREASURER
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
Ensures fiscal responsibility for the chapter and transparency of finances to board members.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains monthly oversight of chapter accounts and financial reports
- Develops financial projections and budgets for sustaining and growing chapter finances
- Ensures required financial forms and paperwork are organized and filed to relevant parties
YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO…
- loves numbers and spreadsheets – especially formulas.
- can easily break down a budget into terms everyone can understand.
- has an eye for detail.
- enjoys working in a creative environment.
- believes transparency is the best policy.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
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OPEN DIRECTOR POSITIONS FOR 2022–2024
CONTENT DIRECTOR
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
Strategizes and develops the calendar, schedule, and guidelines for chapter content, reflecting the vision and mission of the chapter and meeting the needs of its members.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintains calendar, schedule, and guidelines for chapter content
- Strategizes and develops content (writing/creating artwork) for all social media platforms
- Produces, schedules & maintains the weekly chapter newsletter
- Possibly forms and manages a small team of social content volunteers
YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO…
- is proactive and action-oriented.
- has a knack for writing and/or has a background in copywriting.
- loves a good meme.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
Facilitates donations through fundraising and sponsorship opportunities with companies, organizations and individuals to provide member benefits and support chapter programs. Securing sponsorship contracts can include venues, equipment, services, products, etc.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce and maintain pitch decks and guidelines for sponsorships, partnerships, and affiliations
- Develop and maintain CRM (Customer Relationship Management) documents for contacts and resources
- Work with the Programming and Membership Directors to communicate benefits to our community
- Lead special initiatives and recruit volunteers to help with applying for grants or developing scholarships
YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO…
- is great at making connections and inspiring others on the impact of our mission.
- understands the importance of connecting with partners and sponsors that align with our shared values.
- enjoys building long lasting relationships that mutually benefit each other.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) DIRECTOR
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
Seek, build, and sustain intentional and diverse relationships that create a more inclusive design environment. Defines goals for the chapter’s DEI initiatives, and creates actionable strategies to help achieve them.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops initiatives that move diversity, equity and inclusion forward
- Ensures all programming has a component of DEI included in it
YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO…
- has self-awareness of your own biases and privileges.
- constantly learning and improving yourself, while sharing your learnings with others.
- demonstrates listening and communication skills to empower intercultural communications and collaboration.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Start/End Date: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024
Supports and creates engagement between board members and educators, student groups and chapters, young designers, and educational programs around the city.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce and maintains important resources for emerging designers and students on education programs available
- Produces portfolio review events and mentorship opportunities
- Develops resources to assist emerging designers in their career and support graduates and designers in transition from education to the profession
WHO YOU ARE
- enjoys creating relationships and making connections with other designers in the community.
- finds joy in connecting people together along their career paths.
- has the ability and desire to network across school districts, universities, and non-traditional learning paths to bridge the design education community across Los Angeles.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
HOW DO I SUBMIT A NOMINATION?
- Submit a letter of intent: Please submit a one-page letter of intent explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) are interested in the role and what skills make you (or them) qualified.
- Resume: Submit the nominee’s current resume and contact information.
- Two references: May be from current or former supervisors and/or colleagues.
- Save the Date: Qualified nominees will be contacted to be interviewed by the Nominating Committee. Nominees are asked to be available between 5/14 through 5/20 for a scheduled online/phone interview with the Nominating Committee.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION / APPLY HERE
Thank you in advance for your nominations! AIGA LA owes its success to the talented members of our board and our volunteers. We are grateful for your interest!
Nomination Deadline: 11:59PM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
If you have additional questions, please contact us at: nominations@aigalosangeles.org.
All nominations will be presented to the 2022 Nominating Committee, which will meet and determine a recommended slate of directors to present to the membership-at-large for approval. Nominees need not be an AIGA member at the time of nomination but will be required to join AIGA as a member if elected to a board position.
Artwork created by Jessy V. Castillo
