2022 is an election year and we're looking for some new faces to join our Leadership Board.

All the positions listed below are available for nominations and self nominations. Please be mindful of the duties of the role in addition to the length of term they must serve. The equivalent of one term is from July 1st to June 30th. For each term served, you can claim up to 10 CEUs. All of those interested must be a Florida Career Development Association (FCDA) member or will have acquired membership by the election month (April/May). If you're not a member, you can join here as well as read about the membership requirements. If you already have a leadership position in mind, you may apply for it here.

If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Gill at FCDAmembership@gmail.com.

Before scrolling down, take a look at our bylaws here.

Membership Committee Chair
Responsible for all initiatives involving the solicitation and maintenance of the active membership. Develops a comprehensive list of prospective members and maintains active correspondence with members through welcome letters, monthly highlights, election ballots, and announcements. Sends e-mail messages periodically, inviting them to special events of the association. Maintains the master FCDA membership list in an Excel spreadsheet program and follows-up with member inquiries on membership and contacts non-renewing members through FCDA email.

Qualifications: Be an active member in good status within the Florida Counseling Association (FCA) and the Florida Career Development Association (FCDA). 

Term(s): Two (2) year leadership term.

Social Media/Communications Committee Chair
Provides direction and oversight for the organization's communications/social media efforts to ensure communication with FCDA members. Markets FCDA to members, prospective members, and the public. Creates a monthly newsletter to maintain an informed organization, work with web developer and FCA in maintaining the FCDA website with pertinent articles, events, and member information. This includes gathering information, presentations, etc. from members to share on the website. Brainstorms new ways to market FCDA, including social media, written materials, marketing through FCA, and other related organizations.  

Qualifications: Be an active member in good status within the Florida Counseling Association (FCA) and the Florida Career Development Association (FCDA). 

Term(s): Two (2) year leadership term.

Professional Development Chair
Provides direction and oversight for FCDA professional development to engage membership events. Assess needs and preferences of membership for annual and professional development opportunities. Partners with Executive Board to determine event dates, times, presentation topics, formats, fees and budgets. Determines and meets necessary criteria to become eligible for CEUs. Also reserves event facilities. Establishes subcommittees and recruits volunteers (i.e. Marketing, Registration and CEUs, Set-Up, Technology etc). 

Qualifications: Be an active member in good status within the Florida Counseling Association (FCA) and the Florida Career Development Association (FCDA). 

Term(s): Two (2) year leadership term. Subject to appointment for an additional term of one (1) year.