Perks of Serving on the FX Board

• Free membership while in office

• Help shape this community into what you want it to be

• Be top of mind when it comes to referrals

• Rub elbows with other movers and shakers

• Earn an impressive bullet point to add to your bio or résumé

• Enhance your leadership skills

• Fun board socials

• Stand out amongst other freelancers

• Give back to the community that gives so much to you

We have the following Leadership Openings:

Communications Director

The Communications Director oversees all communications coming from the club, including—but not limited to: emails and blog posts. This individual manages a committee of volunteers, ensuring information and events are communicated effectively, style guides are adhered to, and messages are sent out in a timely manner. This person works closely with the Marketing, Web, and Social Media Directors.

Design Chair

The Design Chair of FX works underneath the Marketing Director and is responsible for creating the monthly graphics for luncheons, coffee meetups, happy hours and more. Each event requires a variety of sizes for the graphics to fit properly on the FX website, in emails, and as cover photos and posts for each of the social media channels. This individual is encouraged to work with a committee to ensure all pieces are done on time and uploaded properly to the FX Google Drive.

Outreach Director

The Outreach Director of FX manages efforts to increase the visibility of the club to help us be a top-of-mind resource, both for freelancers and those who hire them. This individual works with a committee to increase engagement in person and online. This includes participating in trade shows, networking with other groups, and meeting with decision-makers, community leaders, agencies and businesses, and resource partners. This individual also oversees the PR Chair and works closely with the Marketing Director.

Programs Director

The Programs Director of FX is responsible for working with a committee to plan the educational luncheon programs. This includes choosing a topic, speaker, and location (restaurant or online) for the gathering. This individual works to deliver the details to the Secretary, plus Marketing, Communications, Web, and Social Media Directors in order to have ample time to promote each lunch program.

Special Events Co-Director

The Special Events Co-Director of FX is responsible for planning and executing the annual Portfolio Showcase, Freelance Bootcamp and any other special event they see fit. Duties include directing a committee of volunteers to assist with each event in the capacity of creative, operations, logistics, communications, sponsorships, PR, and any other realm as needed. This person will work closely with the Communications, Marketing, Web and Social Media Directors to ensure a consistent message is communicated.

Treasurer

The Treasurer of FX is responsible for all things financial, including keeping track of club accounts, including income and expenses, and providing a report at the monthly board meeting. Duties also include making payments, providing refunds, working with the club’s accountant, handling incorporation paperwork, and more. The Treasurer is a member of the Executive Board and helps conduct general management of the club.

Web Chair

The Web Chair is responsible for the content and maintenance of the club’s website. Duties include maintaining the online member directory and portfolio section, promoting upcoming club events, providing general information about the club, promoting sponsors, uploading banner ads, and managing e-commerce activities.

Web Director

The Web Director of FX is responsible for managing all web activities, including concept, design and build, plus maintenance of the club’s website. This person will work closely with the Marketing, Communications and Social Media Directors.The following position may be assigned (if not already appointed) by – and overseen by – the Web Director but is not elected by the membership and does not hold a voting position on the Board.

Vice President

The Vice President of FX is a member of the Executive Board and presides over meetings in the absence of the President. He/she works with and assists Board members with follow-through of their duties. The Vice Presidency is a grooming position for the Presidency, and he/she will be expected to fill the Presidential role come the next vacancy.