Officer Resource Toolkit
Officer Roles
Toolkit Contents:
Student officers drive all local chapter initiatives. They ensure that the chapter can run events, afford events, and they recruit new members to join. Officers should also plan ahead and ensure there is efficient succession planning from one executive board to the next.
What Officer Roles Should My Chapter Have?
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Each chapter has the freedom and flexibility to create any officer role that is needed at any point in time.
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You can add more officers or remove officer positions as needed.
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Officers can carry more than one role or title, i.e. Recruitment Officer/D&I Officer.
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Titles and responsibilities of each position are also allowed to be changed as needed.
What Are Some of the Most Common GIS Officer Roles?
President/Co-President
Vice President
Secretary/Chapter Operations Officer/Internal Affairs Officer
Treasurer/Finance Officer
Events Officer
Community Service Officer
Recruitment Officer
Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Public Relations/Communications Officer/Marketing Officer
Industry Relations Officer
Alumni Relations Officer
Professional Development Officer
Member Relations Officer
Tips for Success
Keep in mind that GIS offers additional national leadership opportunities for students every academic year. Review the opportunities and apply!