Communication
Share ideas clearly, listen with intention, and communicate respectfully across different audiences.
2026–2027 Board Elections
Shape the Chapter. Lead from the Inside.
Board applications open this August. Explore the available roles, understand the selection process, and register your interest today.
Why Serve on the ATD NYC Board?
Board service is an opportunity to help shape the chapter’s direction, strengthen New York City’s talent development community, and grow as a leader alongside other industry professionals.
Leadership takes different forms.
You do not need to arrive with every answer. We are looking for thoughtful, dependable people who are ready to collaborate, take ownership, and contribute their perspective.
Core Capabilities
How successful board members lead
Decision-Making
Consider available information, weigh different perspectives, and make thoughtful decisions in the chapter’s best interest.
Collaboration
Build trust, welcome different viewpoints, and work across teams to accomplish shared goals.
Navigating Ambiguity
Stay curious and adaptable when circumstances change or the path forward is not immediately clear.
Initiative
Take ownership, follow through on commitments, and help turn chapter priorities into meaningful action.
Shared Values
The culture we want to build together
Skills matter, but how we work with one another matters just as much.
Creativity
We welcome new ideas and thoughtful experimentation.
Adaptability
We stay flexible as member and chapter needs evolve.
Community
We create belonging and strengthen professional connections.
Fun
We believe meaningful work can also be energizing and enjoyable.
You do not need to check every box.
Strong board candidates bring different experiences, working styles, and perspectives. What matters most is a willingness to contribute, learn, and lead alongside others.
What Board Service Gives You
Serving on the ATD NYC Board is a professional development experience in its own right. You will have opportunities to lead meaningful work, expand your network, strengthen your visibility, and grow alongside other talent development professionals.
Project Ownership
Lead meaningful initiatives and help shape how the chapter supports its members and advances its mission.
Leadership Access
Join ATD NYC’s extended leadership community and participate in experiences created for chapter leaders.
Networking & Mentoring
Build direct relationships with chapter leaders, industry peers, and experienced talent development professionals.
Professional Visibility
Receive recognition through the chapter website, events, communications, and other leadership-facing opportunities.
Strategic Experience
Contribute to decisions involving member experience, programming, partnerships, operations, and chapter growth.
Leadership Recognition
Earn recognition for your service, including a shareable digital badge after completing your agreed responsibilities.
More than a title
Board service gives you a place to practice leadership, build relationships, and create visible impact within New York City’s talent development community.
Board Structure
How the Board Is Organized
ATD NYC operates through functional teams that support the chapter’s programs, members, partnerships, technology, and ongoing operations. Each team is led by a Vice President and supported by an Assistant Vice President.
Elected Role
Vice Presidents
Vice Presidents lead functional teams, help shape chapter strategy, and are elected by the ATD NYC membership.
Appointed Role
Assistant Vice Presidents
Assistant Vice Presidents support functional priorities, collaborate with their Vice President, and are appointed through the board selection process.
Not sure which level is right for you?
Your experience, interests, and desired level of responsibility can help determine whether a Vice President or Assistant Vice President role is the stronger fit.
Explore the Roles
Find Where Your Leadership Fits
Each leadership area contributes differently to the Chapter’s success. Explore the purpose and typical time commitment associated with each position.
Executive Leadership
Guiding the Chapter forward
These roles provide chapter-wide direction, governance, continuity, and leadership for the Board of Directors.
Executive Role
President
Chairs the Board of Directors and oversees the strategy, operations, people, finances, partnerships, and overall work of the Chapter.
Primary focus
Chapter strategy, Board leadership, governance, financial oversight, partnerships, team development, and succession.
Successor Role
President-Elect
Partners with the President, prepares to lead the Chapter the following year, supports strategic planning, and guides officer transitions.
Primary focus
Leadership preparation, strategic planning, nominations, officer transition, governance, and Board development.
Functional Leadership
Eight functional areas to lead
Select a functional area to see what the team leads, how Assistant Vice Presidents contribute, and the typical time commitment for each role.
Programs Events and learning experiences VP 20–30 hrs/month AVP About 15 hrs/month
Plans the Chapter’s events, webinars, learning experiences, landmark programs, and annual Micro-Conference.
What the team leads
Programming strategy, event portfolio, speaker quality, learning objectives, committee leadership, and cross-functional planning.
How AVPs support
Event planning, logistics, administration, speaker coordination, and agreed-upon program deliverables.
VP hours may exceed 40 per month during Micro-Conference planning.
Special Interest Groups Community and focused learning VP 6–12 hrs/month AVP 4–6 hrs/month
Oversees SIG communities, supports SIG leaders, coordinates programming, and helps members explore shared professional interests.
What the team leads
SIG strategy, leader coaching, programming, evaluation, scheduling, promotion, and community building.
How AVPs support
Operations, administration, logistics, member engagement, and collaboration with SIG Directors.
Talent Management Volunteer experience and leadership pipeline VP 6–14 hrs/month AVP 6–10 hrs/month
Leads the strategy to recruit, onboard, develop, engage, and retain Chapter volunteers and future leaders.
What the team leads
Volunteer strategy, talent reviews, leadership pipelines, Board development, coaching, and team effectiveness.
How AVPs support
Volunteer recruitment, onboarding, placement, administration, logistics, and retention activities.
VP hours may increase during busy recruitment periods.
Membership Recruitment, onboarding, and retention VP 6–12 hrs/month AVP 3–5 hrs/month
Develops strategies that grow membership, improve onboarding, strengthen retention, and support an accurate member experience.
What the team leads
Membership planning, recruitment, retention, onboarding, reporting, member data, pricing, and promotion strategy.
How AVPs support
Recruitment, onboarding, administration, member outreach, logistics, and retention support.
Strategic Partnerships Relationships, sponsorships, and revenue VP 6–12 hrs/month AVP 1–5 hrs/month
Builds and manages partnerships and sponsorships that support the Chapter’s mission, member experience, and financial stability.
What the team leads
Partnership strategy, sponsor relationships, negotiation, revenue generation, branding, and agreement execution.
How AVPs support
Sponsor outreach, relationship support, administration, logistics, and assigned sponsorship initiatives.
Technology Platforms, website, systems, and security VP 6–12 hrs/month AVP 1–5 hrs/month
Defines and manages the technology strategy, digital platforms, website, systems, and tools that support Chapter operations.
What the team leads
Technology strategy, website management, platform selection, security, access, training, and operational improvement.
How AVPs support
Platform administration, website support, documentation, testing, logistics, and assigned technology projects.
Finance Financial strength and stewardship VP 6–12 hrs/month AVP 1–5 hrs/month
Protects the Chapter’s financial health through budgeting, accounting, reporting, compliance, audits, and revenue support.
What the team leads
Budgeting, reporting, bookkeeping, tax coordination, regulatory compliance, insurance, audits, and financial strategy.
How AVPs support
Financial administration, records, reporting support, logistics, and agreed-upon finance deliverables.
Marketing Brand, communications, and visibility VP 8–12 hrs/month AVP 3–5 hrs/month
Leads the Chapter’s marketing and communication strategy across the website, social media, newsletter, events, and public presence.
What the team leads
Marketing strategy, brand standards, campaign planning, communication channels, partnerships, and Chapter visibility.
How AVPs support
Marketing operations, content support, administration, logistics, and assigned communication initiatives.
VP hours may increase during major campaigns or projects.
Selection Process
Board Selection Timeline
The process runs from August through October. Here is what to expect at each stage.
Aug 6 – Aug 31
VP Applications Open
The official application window opens for Vice President roles across all chapter teams.
Aug 15 – Sep 15
Interviews Conducted
The Selection Committee reviews applications and conducts interviews with candidates.
By Sep 30
VPs Notified & Confirmed
Selected VPs are notified and confirmed ahead of the member election.
Oct 1
Membership Vote + AVP Applications Open
Members vote on the VP slate. Simultaneously, AVP applications open across chapter teams.
By Oct 30
AVPs Notified of Selection
AVP selections are finalized and candidates are notified of their placement.
Take the Next Step
Ready to help shape what comes next?
Register your interest today and ATD NYC will follow up with additional information when board applications open.
Register Your InterestNo commitment is required at this stage.
Our Sponsors and Partners
ATD New York City chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the local chapter of the Association for Talent Development - the leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals in the world. Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) code for td.org store purchases: CH1026 |
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