Interested in becoming more involved?

Women in Architecture is participating in more and more activities each year and needs your help!

Women in Architecture will be holding elections for ALL POSITIONS during the week of Jan 31. Please provide us your information with the position/s (feel free to state interest in as many as you wish) that you are interested in and a statement of your qualifications by FEBRUARY 4th in email form to wia-arch@uiuc.edu.

If you are unsure as to your location for next year (those awaiting decisions from grad schools or the Versailles trip), please feel free to apply but make sure you state your situation so that we can make note of your interest and have a runner up in case you will not be on campus.

The description of available positions is listed below.

President: This person is in charge of organizing all events and officers and overseeing that this group runs professionally and according to its purpose. This position includes a lot of communication, both with WIA members and with the University staff and faculty. Must express ability to manage and organize and willingness to better the organization.

Vice President: This person is in charge of helping organize all events and officers and overseeing that this group runs professionally and according to its purpose. This position includes a lot of communication, both with WIA members and with the University staff and faculty. Must express ability to manage and organize and willingness to better the organization.

Treasurer: Position is in charge of managing the funds of the organization. All refunds to members and funds raised in our activities will be handled by the treasurer. Applicants must be very responsible and willing to coordinate refunds with the school’s accountant in a timely manner. A short, one time course is required by the RSO regulations.

Secretary: This position is responsible for taking meeting minutes and maintaining WIA paperwork and records. Must be organized and able to attend most meetings.

Publicity Chair: This person must have the creative eye to make our signs/posters stand out and be noticeable amongst all of those posted. They must be able to create professional, legible, and eye-catching designs while staying on top of our events and making sure that these signs get posted in advance of each event.

Web-Designer: This person must have the knowledge to edit and maintain our website. This position requires updating the website on a very regular basis.

Fundraising Committee: This person is in charge of proposing and organizing all fund raising efforts. She must be creative, organized, and motivated.

Alumni Committee: This position is in charge of creating and maintaining a thorough alumni list for our reference.

Workshop Committee: This position is responsible for creating and organizing themed meetings and workshops that are held by WIA. Must be creative, professional and responsible.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at wia-arch@uiuc.edu.