Open Call for Vice Chair

AYA Official March 14, 2024

The Association for Young Astrologers (AYA) is seeking someone with a collaborative spirit and a strong foundation in management to step into the role of Vice Chair. As AYA continues to prioritize a lateral division of power and labor within the organization, we envision the Vice Chair position as highly collaborative in its leadership responsibilities

The Vice Chair will work closely with the Chair and other board members to ensure the continuous operation of the organization and the completion of projects. Additionally, the Vice Chair will act as an AYA representative for outfacing endeavors (when necessary).

Our ideal Vice Chair is someone who has 

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Values that align with AYA’s mission of education and resource-sharing
  • Passion for mentoring and/or providing opportunities to young and emerging astrologers
  • Passion for community-building

If you have these qualities and are looking for a way to be more involved in the astrological community, AYA’s Vice Chair position might be for you! To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to youngastrologers@gmail.com with the subject line “2024 Vice Chair Application.” The call for this position will remain open until the role is filled.

Duties

  • Operations Management
  • Co-facilitating board meetings
  • Tracking AYA’s inbox for important messages
  • Project Management
  • Team Management

*All the above duties are shared by at least one other board member and will be completed in collaboration.

Requirements for Vice Chair

  • 2 year commitment to serve in Vice Chair role
  • Capacity to spend 5-10 hours per week towards AYA duties
  • Availability every other Monday evening at 7pm Eastern to attend board meetings

Desired Qualities

  • Previous experience in leadership positions
  • Familiarity with the astrological community
  • Highly collaborative
  • Highly organized
  • Project management skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Familiarity with Google Suite and Asana
  • Can communicate about capacity and ask for help when needed
  • Passionate about astrology and has ideas for future AYA projects

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Networking Opportunities- building relationships with others