VOLUNTEER OPENINGS - BOD: VP of Outreach (Appointment Candidate for the 2026 Board of Directors)
Vice President (VP) of Outreach
General Description
The Vice President of Outreach is a new role on the 2026 PMI-LA Board of Directors established by the recently approved 2026 PMI-LA Bylaws. Candidates apply first by completing the Self-Evaluation form screening for eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors, and, if determined eligible, next by filling out and submitting the Board of Directors Candidate Application. The links to these documents are under the Nominations Page on the Chapter's website. The 2026 Board of Directors will review all applications and decide the appointment to the position by a majority vote.
All candidates must be members in good standing of PMI-LA.
Purpose
To serve in the dual role of a member of the Board of Directors and the Vice President of Outreach of the management of the Chapter.
Bylaws 2026 Description
The Vice President of Community Outreach is responsible for:
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Corporate outreach and maintain relationships for potential sponsorships
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Academic outreach and building student chapter organizations at partnering universities and colleges
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Government Outreach to enhance PMI-LA Chapter’s presence and influence in the government sector
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Military Outreach to research and meet the needs of chapter members in service, transitioning to civilian duties, and veterans.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
As Member of the Board of Directors:
- Uphold fiduciary, legal, and ethical governance responsibilities in accordance with PMI-LA Bylaws and applicable regulations.
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Actively contributes to Board-level strategic planning, prioritization, and decision-making.
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Serve as acting President, when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operations.
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Review, evaluate, and approve strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and outreach-related agreements with a focus on ROI, mission alignment, and long-term sustainability.
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Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across the Chapter.
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Provide thought leadership on external engagement trends, including workforce development, community partnerships, and industry alignment.
As Vice President of Outreach:
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Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-sector outreach strategy aligned with PMI Global and PMI-LA strategic priorities.
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Establish annual outreach goals and KPIs (e.g., partnership growth, sponsorship revenue, membership pipeline, student engagement, community impact).
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Lead and integrate outreach across Corporate, Academic, Government, Military, and Nonprofit sectors, ensuring a unified value proposition and brand presence.
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Build and sustain strategic partnerships that enhance chapter visibility, influence, and long-term value creation.
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Oversee the design and delivery of high-impact outreach programs, including sponsorship programs, academic partnerships, workforce development initiatives, and community engagement events.
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Drive membership growth and engagement pipelines, particularly from underrepresented and emerging communities.
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Leverage data and insights to identify market opportunities, optimize outreach efforts, and inform strategic decisions.
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Establish and monitor performance dashboards to track outreach effectiveness, reporting regularly to the Board.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Membership, Programs, and DEI to ensure cohesive execution of chapter initiatives.
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Ensuring outreach efforts reflect PMI-LA’s commitment to health equity, DEI, and community impact (this aligns well with your leadership voice and priorities).
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Develop and mentor outreach leaders, ensuring succession planning and leadership pipeline sustainability.
Policy Ownership
This Vice President position is a new position that has been created from the recent approval of the 2026 Bylaws. It is expected that the newly named VP of Outreach will create new Outreach policies, that may include the following:
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PMI-LA Student Club Policy
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PMI-LA Military Outreach Policy
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PMI-LA Government Policy
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PMI-LA Partnership Policy
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And other Outreach policies to be determined as needed
Strategic and Business Management Skills
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Data analysis and reporting
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Marketing skills
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Proficient use of survey tools/market research/demographic research
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Proficiency in using PMI Chapter Reporting System (CRS)
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Networking and negotiation skills
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Strategic planning and execution with demonstrated ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes
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Partnership development and ecosystem building across corporate, academic, government, and nonprofit sectors
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Business development and revenue generation (e.g., sponsorships, grants, strategic alliances)
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Data-driven decision-making, including KPI development, dashboarding, and performance analytics
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Market intelligence and environmental scanning to identify emerging trends and opportunities
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Financial acumen, including ROI analysis, budgeting, and resource allocation
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Brand positioning and value proposition development for external stakeholders
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Change management and organizational transformation capabilities
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Digital fluency, including CRM systems, marketing automation, and engagement platforms
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Program design, scaling, and evaluation for community and professional development initiatives
Leadership Skills
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Executive presence with the ability to influence the Board, executive, and external stakeholder levels
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Systems thinking and ability to operate across complex stakeholder environments
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Ability to inspire, align, and mobilize cross-functional and volunteer teams toward shared goals
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
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Coaching and mentoring capabilities to develop emerging leaders and sustain volunteer engagement
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Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership and outreach
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Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Adaptive leadership with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving organizational needs
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High emotional intelligence (EQ) and resilience in a volunteer-driven environment
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Clear and compelling communication, storytelling, and public speaking skills
Governance Documents Knowledge Requirement
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PMI Strategic Plan
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PMI-LA Bylaws
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PMI-LA Annual Plan
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PMI-LA Policies & Responsibilities Manual
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PMI Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Talent Triangle requirements and eligibility
Role-Specific Security Access
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Memorandum of Understanidng (MOU) signatory as it pertains to outreach events that have been approved by the Board of Directors
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PMI Chapter reporting system or other comparable PMI system
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PMI Chapter reporting system for Business Analyst
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Online Event Management System security access as determined appropriate to ensure “separation of duties” and internal controls
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Other information systems security access as determined appropriate to ensure “separation of duties” and internal controls
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Officer-level access to all Chapter websites (front-end and back-end), including the Office 365 site
For more information about this position, please contact the Nominations Committee at nominations@pmi-la.com
