ACM-W Seeks Applicants for Global Chapter Committee
ACM-W is seeking applicants for the ACM-W Global Chapter Committee. Come join us and be part of an energetic team of leaders for an organization that supports, celebrates, and advocates for women in computing around the world.
To apply, please complete the following form.
About ACM, ACM-W, Student Chapters and Professional Chapters
ACM is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivering resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. It provides the computing field’s premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.
ACM-W (ACM’s Women in Computing) advocates internationally for the full engagement of women in all aspects of the computing field, providing a wide range of programs and services to members and working in the larger community to advance the contributions of technical women.
ACM-W Student Chapters support women in their undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate goals by connecting them with peers and mentors. They receive guidance and resources from the global ACM community and have the opportunity to participate in Regional Celebrations of Women in Computing.
ACM-W Professional Chapters provide a unique combination of social interaction and professional dialogue among peers within a local area. Chapter members’ backgrounds represent all facets of computing, from academia, research, business, and industry. Chapters organize activities and events like tech talks, socials, professional networking, career advice, mentoring, hackathons, conferences, community service and celebrations.
About the ACM-W Global Chapters Committee
Committee members coordinate and promote the mission of ACM-W and its Chapters internationally to support the creation of new chapters and the maintenance and growth of existing chapters. Committee members work closely with ACM-W Regional Chapter Chairs and Chapter leaders internationally to fulfil the ACM-W Global Chapters’ Mission. Activities include:
- Standardize materials, processes for Chapter creation and administration
- Identify and highlight Chapters’ best practices
- Foster community among Chapters
- Eliminate or minimize obstacles to Chapters’ success
- Present workshops and webinars to promote ACM-W Chapters
- Support local leadership to create new chapters
Job Description:
The volunteer will help the committee with the activities explained above. This is a volunteer, remote, part-time position for a two-year term requiring 10-30 hours a month, monthly online meetings, and online communication via email as necessary. The position reports to the ACM-W Global Chapters Chair.
Benefits
ACM-W is a non-profit organization administered entirely by volunteers. This is a volunteer position, but it directly impacts the ACM-W global community of 46k+ members in 200 chapters in 30 countries. The Committee members’ names and contact information are included on the website. They also receive a special ACM-W Committee Member badge for their email signature card and social media accounts.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will be an active or retired ACM Professional Member with these characteristics and skills:
- Ability/willingness to communicate across time zones/cultures
- Good time management
- Excellent communication, personal and written communication skills
- Good public speaking ability and presentation skills
- Ability to identify process issues and creatively resolve obstacles
- Experience leading large projects or teams
These characteristics and skills are highly desired.
- Being an ACM Chapter officer, advisor, or member
- Experience in mentoring
- Working with people in different geographical areas and time zones
- Being involved with related volunteer organizations
Thank you for your interest!
To apply, please complete the following form.