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This Web site contains the latest information on volunteer
opportunities for national YAF positions.
YAF Advisory Committee
The structure of the YAF was originally developed from the
leadership structure of the College of Fellows and is itself a
prime example of mentoring in action. The YAF Advisory Committee
(YAF AdCom), as of 2003, consists of seven young architects working
in association with the COF Executive Committee. The YAF AdCom is
specifically charged with carrying out national YAF programs and
serving as liaison with other AIA committees and allied
organizations.
The National AIA YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom) is seeking to fill
five positions for 2009. Interested young architects—those
licensed fewer than 10 years—should submit an applicant letter
of interest, up to five pages of backup materials, and three
letters of recommendation (details of items required are listed
below). Descriptions of open positions are listed below. All terms
begin at the start of the 2009 calendar year. Nominees must be
young architects (licensed ten years or fewer) for at least the
first year of their term. Appointments are based on submitted
materials, and selection will be made by the YAF AdCom selection
committee in early October. Candidates should be available for the
2008-09 YAF Advisory Committee Leadership Retreat to be scheduled
in November 2008. A travel stipend will be provided for all
incoming and outgoing advisory committee members.
Positions becoming available in 2009:
Vice-chair
Programs adviser
Communications adviser
Public relations adviser
Regional liaison adviser
Applicants for open AdCom positions are required to submit the
following, to be RECEIVED no later than 5 p.m. ET,
September 26, 2008.
- Applicant Letter of Interest: one page maximum describing
applicant's interest in a specific position or positions.
Note: assignment of specific AdCom roles shall be at the discretion
of the YAF AdCom selection committee.
- Back-up materials: five 8-1/2x11 pages maximum, including
applicant's resume at a minimum
- Letters of recommendation: three required, one letter shall be
from a local, state, regional, or national AIA component
Application materials should be in PDF format emailed yaf@aia.org. Letters can be addressed
to the attention of Jaclyn S. Toole, Assoc. AIA, Director, Emerging
Professionals, at The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New
York Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20006-5292. For questions, e-mail
Jaclyn at jaclyntoole@aia.org.
Position Descriptions
VICE-CHAIR
Note: the Vice Chair is a three year commitment,
as the candidate will serve in 2010 as Chair and 2011 as Past
Chair, both funded committee positions. Just finished this
- Assists with Chair's functions and serves as acting Chair in
Chair's absence
- Serves as primary contact for relations with Allied
Organizations and Knowledge Groups
- Facilitates vision and strategic plan for upcoming YAF AdCom
year and events
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly contact with two assigned
Regional Liaisons
- Plans agenda, topics and discussion for YAF Annual Meeting at
AIA National Convention
- Coordinates with YAF Staff Liaison regarding annual budget
preparation for upcoming year
- Establishes and maintains contact with national AIA First Vice
President/President-Elect
- Maintains contact with College of Fellows Vice-Chancellor
- Selects members and serves as Chair for the YAF AdCom Selection
Committee
- Attends AIA/AGC Joint Committee meeting in June of their term
as Vice-Chair
Participation and Funding (as annual budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA
Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference
- Funded to attend AIA
National Convention and Exposition
- Funded to attend AIA/AGC
Joint Committee meeting (June)
- Participates in YAF AdCom
conference calls
- May be funded to represent
YAF at functions if Chair not available
PROGRAMS ADVISER
2 year term
- Assists with Vice-Chair’s
functions; serves as acting Vice-Chair in Vice-Chair’s absence
(2nd year of term)
- Maintains/compiles online resource
library of all YAF program/event templates
- Solicits ideas/input regarding
programs for AIA Grassroots Conference, AIA National Convention and
other associated events
- Coordinates program submissions to
AIA Grassroots Conference, AIA National Convention and other
associated events
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly
contact with three assigned Regional Liaisons
- Serves as liaison for allied
organization joint programs (at the direction of the
Vice-Chair)
- Assists Events Adviser as
available/needed
- Serves on YAF AdCom Selection
Committee (during first year of term)
- Participation and Funding (as annual
budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA Grassroots
Leadership and Legislative Conference
- AIA National Convention and
Exposition
- Participates in YAF AdCom conference
calls
- May be funded to represent YAF at
functions (2nd year of term)
COMMUNICATIONS
ADVISER
1 year term
- Assists Public Relations Adviser as
available/needed
- Sets strategic vision for all YAF
communications, specifically YAF Connection, identifying
article topics, authors, issue themes and setting the editorial
calendar
- Co-chairs YAF Communications
Committee with YAF Public Relations Adviser including YAF
Communications Editor in developing articles and assembling
communication projects and YAF Book Review Editor in developing
articles
- Leads time-sensitive communications
projects
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly
contact with three assigned Regional Liaisons
- Serves on YAF AdCom Selection
Committee (if not nominated for an open AdCom position)
Participation and Funding (as annual
budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA Grassroots and
AIA National Convention
- Participates in YAF AdCom conference
calls
- May be funded to represent YAF at
functions (if required)
PUBLIC
RELATIONS ADVISER
1 year term
- Assists Communications Adviser as
available/needed
- Oversees all publicity for national
YAF activities
- Communicates YAF brand and message to
groups within and outside of AIA including writing, coordinating
and/or distributing articles to increase public awareness of
YAF
- Develops and maintains communications
link with YAF Alumni, including coordinating invitations to YAF
Legacy Luncheon at National Convention (in conjunction with YAF
Staff Liaison
- Sets strategic vision for YAF home
page at www.aia.org/yaf with
YAF Staff Liaison
- Co-chairs YAF Communications
Committee with YAF Public Relations Adviser including YAF
Communications Editor in developing and assembling Web page content
with YAF Staff Liaison
- Coordinates exchange of articles with
AIA Knowledge Communities, sponsors and other key groups
- Leads long-lead public relations
projects
- Coordinates efforts regarding awards
programs, working closely with YAF Staff Liaison
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly
contact with three assigned Regional Liaisons
- May be asked to serve on YAF AdCom
Selection Committee (if not nominated for AdCom position)
- Participation and Funding (as annual
budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA Grassroots
Leadership and Legislative Conference
- Funded to attend AIA National
Convention and Exposition
- Participates in YAF AdCom conference
calls
- May be funded to represent YAF at
other functions (if required)
REGIONAL
LIAISON ADVISER
1 year term
- Maintains all communications with YAF
Regional Liaisons
- Serves as primary Advisory Committee
contact for Regional Liaisons and all associated
events/programs
- Solicits information, discussion and
participation from Regional Liaisons as necessary
- Coordinates annual Regional Liaison
reports with assistance from YAF Staff Liaison
- Monitors and solicits process for
keeping all YAF Regional Liaison positions filled
- Communicates with and provides info
to newly appointed Regional Liaisons
- Maintains contact with College of
Fellows Regional Representatives Liaison
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly
contact with Regional Liaisons
- May be asked to serve on YAF AdCom
Selection Committee (if not nominated for AdCom position)
- Participation and Funding (as annual
budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA Grassroots
Leadership and Legislative Conference
- Funded to attend AIA National
Convention and Exposition
- Participates in YAF AdCom conference
calls
For reference only:
DUTIES OF THE CHAIR:
- Leads official national YAF functions
and meetings
- Serves as primary contact for the AIA
and YAF Staff Liaison
- Maintains and measures YAF mission,
goals and vision in short/long range plans
- Coordinates with YAF Staff Liaison
regarding current annual budget
- Oversees AdCom actions and
correspondence
- Generates agenda, in conjunction with
YAF Staff Liaison, for all AdCom conference calls and
meetings
- Establishes and maintains contact
with current national AIA President
- Maintains contact with COF Chancellor
and National Associates Committee Chair
- Maintains contact and relationship
with Associated General Contractors of America
(“AGC”)/Young Constructors Forum (“YCF”)
organization
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly
contact with two assigned Regional Liaisons
- Advises Vice-Chair regarding budget
preparation for upcoming year
- Serves on YAF AdCom Selection
Committee
- Attends AIA/AGC Joint Committee
Meeting in January of their term as Chair
Participation and Funding (as
annual budget allows):
- Funded to attend AIA Grassroots
Leadership and Legislative Conference
- Funded to attend AIA National
Convention and Exposition
- Funded to attend AIA/AGC Joint
Committee meeting (January)
- Participates in YAF AdCom
conference calls
- May be funded to attend other
functions to represent the YAF
DUTIES OF THE PAST-CHAIR:
(non-voting)
- Maintains continuity by serving as an
adviser to YAF AdCom
- Advises on interpretation of Bylaws
if requested by standing AdCom
- Serves as potential speaker for YAF
events
- Coordinates YAF mentoring programs
and initiatives
- Serves as primary contact with
strategic partners in mentoring programs
- Works closely with YAF Staff Liaison
on all program/event planning and coordination
Participation and Funding (as
annual budget allows)
- Funded to attend AIA
Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference
- AIA National Convention
and Exposition
- Participates in YAF
AdCom conference calls
- May be funded to
represent YAF at functions
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