Application Deadline: September 7, 2026
Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for furthering the mission of the organization by supporting the local needs of Gamma Phi Beta’s biannual Sorority Convention (Convention). Through collaboration with staff and volunteers, the chair will organize local alumnae and collegiate support to execute planned Convention activities and events that enhance the scheduled program and contribute to the sisterhood, camaraderie, local character and fun for attendees.
Responsibilities
- Attend the local volunteer reception and actively recruit local committee volunteers.
- Hire and supervise a Convention Steering Committee that meets regularly. This committee will assist with the planning of specific days, events or activities as designated by the director of conferences and meetings.
- Assist with the setup and implementation of on-site registration. This may include registration packet assembly, packet distribution to attendees, attendee check-in, ribbon table monitoring and other like duties.
- Be the “Welcome Committee” at Convention by serving as a greeter, hostess and local expert.
- Identify local resources for in-kind gifts for Convention favors and sponsorships.
- Assign a local alumnae chapter(s) or subcommittee to prep, organize and manage the hat decorating room.
- Work within the Convention Steering Committee budget allocated by International Council (IC) and provide financial updates to the director of conferences and meetings upon request.
- Collaborate with the director of conferences and meetings to select event themes, entertainment, decorations, centerpieces and linen colors for events, as assigned.
- Provide the director of conferences and meetings with recommendations for local resources, as requested.
- Provide requested written content to promote Convention in various Gamma Phi Beta communications vehicles and work to promote the event within local collegiate and alumnae chapters.
- During Convention, formally welcome all attendees at the welcome dinner and deliver closing remarks to attendees at the Pink Carnation Banquet.
- Provide updates and reports as requested by the director of conferences and meetings to present to IC. Updates and reports will regularly inform IC of the progress of event planning and details.
Expectations
The Convention arrangements chair shall have previously attended a Gamma Phi Beta Convention.
This role is appointed for a limited term beginning from the date of hire and ending on July 31, 2028. This role is eligible for reappointment. This role requires five to 10 hours per week on average in the months leading up to Convention and 80-100 hours per week at Convention.
Volunteers in this role will be expected to travel 10-15 days per year. Travel may include attendance at the REAL Leadership Institute (RLI), the Convention local volunteer reception and planning meeting, site visits as needed and five to seven nights during Convention 2028.
Must have access to and ability to use email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Must be comfortable managing a remote team of volunteers.
Must be no more than a five-hour drive from the 2028 Convention city and be willing to make the drive as requested for planning meetings or events. Should an exception be made for someone outside this preferred area, travel expenses to/from the destination will only be covered up to 300 miles.
Responsibly manage job-related expenses and adhere to the approved budget. Submit expenses for approval to the director of conferences and meetings.
Maintain electronic files of all correspondence and historic documents pertaining to the position.
Train successor to ensure a thorough and timely transition.
Follow deadlines and meet deliverables as outlined in countdown document or project plan.
Meet all expectations as outlined in Gamma Phi Beta’s Appointed Volunteer Expectations Agreement.
Preferred Competencies and Experiences
Communications
Workforce management
Relationship development
Team collaboration and leadership
Executes to results
Problem solving and decision making
Skills Required
- Previously attended a Gamma Phi Beta Convention
- Access to and ability to use email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
- Comfort managing a remote team of volunteers
- Live no more than a five-hour drive from the 2028 Convention city, or accept limited travel reimbursement if outside the area
- Willingness to travel 10–15 days per year, including Convention-related meetings and five to seven nights during Convention
- Ability to manage job-related expenses and adhere to an approved budget
- Ability to maintain electronic correspondence and historical files
- Ability to train a successor and meet project deadlines and deliverables
- Communications, workforce management, relationship development, team collaboration and leadership, results execution, problem solving, and decision making
What We Do
Gamma Phi Beta is an international women’s sorority that builds confident women of character through lifelong sisterhood, personal and intellectual growth, ethical leadership and service. Founded at Syracuse University, it supports collegiate and alumnae members through local, regional and international programs, relying on professional staff and volunteers to advance its mission and strengthen connections across its community while making a positive difference in the world.
