Volunteer Opportunities

YPIA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. If you are interested in being a part of our dedicated team, take a look at our volunteer openings below! Please contact info@ypiadc.org with any questions.

YPIA Internships







































 

We have a dynamic internship program and are accepting applications for part-time interns (20 hours per week) to contribute to a number of exciting YPIA programs. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain useful experience in a fun and diverse environment. You will build skills while making a difference and supporting a great cause!

Responsibilities

Our interns support YPIA in a variety of ways, below is a sample list of general responsibilities:

  • Brainstorming, researching, and moderating discussion events

  • Drafting event descriptions for marketing purposes

  • Networking and recruiting event speakers

  • Moderating book clubs

  • Facilitating happy hours and organizing fun activities (pub quiz, other games)

  • Writing event-related posts for YPIA’s blog

  • Executing event logistics management including space acquisition and collecting admission costs (post-COVID)

  • Promoting events through personal and YPIA networks

  • Attend networking events for YPIA

  • Event management and support including introducing speakers, moderating discussions, and promoting membership

Knowledge/Skills

  • ·      Desire to be part of a growing organization

    ·      Proficient email writing skills

    ·      Is not afraid to try innovative ideas and pursue uncharted territory

    ·      Is a self-starter who can work independently without much direction

    ·      Is comfortable with public speaking to audiences of 10-30 people

    ·      Available at least 2 nights per month for events

    ·      Is responsive to emails and correspondence

    ·      Interested in networking and increasing their contacts

Benefits 

·       Experience working in a dynamic, growing non-profit organization

·       Be part of a small, fun team

·       Ability to attend member-only Career Development events during internship

·       Growing key skills useful for any career

·       Learn more about the non-profit sector

·       Flexible hours and a fun work environment

·       Work closely with YPIA’s Board of Directors

How to Apply

Submit your online application here.

Membership Director

The Membership Experience Manager plays a key role in ensuring that new YPIA members feel welcome to the organization. Under the leadership of the Vice President of Development, the Membership Experience Manager will complete the following tasks

  • Following up with non-members who attend open house events

  • On-boarding new members to membership benefits

  • Facilitating Communication with members including upcoming events, career opportunities and relevant communications

  • Managing communications logistics for members only events

  • Hosting new member orientations.

  • Coordinating upgrades to membership management software

  • Tracking membership

The ideal candidate

  • Can dedicate 10hrs/wk

  • Has proficient email writing skills

  • Is a self-starter who can work independently without much direction

  • Can be highly responsive to emails and correspondence

  • Willing to become a dues-paying YPIA member ($15/year)

  • Adherent to the YPIA Code of Conduct