YPA - The Opportunity

The ACT Young Professional Alliance (YPA) is seeking three motivated people to assist in the development and leadership of the YPA. Each position would have a different focus for a period of three months, and then rotated to provide the opportunity to develop new skills, contacts and experiences.

At the end of 2007, one of the Deputy Chairs would have the opportunity to stand for endorsement by the member organisations as the next YPA Chair to lead the organisation through 2008.

The Deputy Chairs would be responsible for publicity, sponsorship and promotion, managing stakeholder relationships, and event organisation and development. Working closely with the YPA Chair, Phillip Jones, the deputies would be receive the benefits of a boost in their professional profile, networks and experience.

The positions are unpaid, but offer significant opportunities for career and personal development. A commitment of a couple of hours a week would be required, including attending member events and YPA meetings.

To apply, please send a short CV and a cover letter about your experience relevant to the duties, including any involvement with any professional or community associations, media or event organisation and why you want to be involved in the YPA to chair@ypa.net.au

Short listed applicants will be interviewed, and applications are due by April 7, 2007.

Please note that committee members of YPA member organisations are not eligible to apply for these positions due to the commitment of time that would be required.

Contact

Phillip Jones, Chair,
Email: chair@ypa.net.au Website: www.ypa.net.au