Board of Directors Application
2027 Board of Directors Application
The PYP leadership consists of a 100% volunteer Board of Directors (Board) who serve as decision-makers and ambassadors for our nonprofit organization. Board members design and manage projects, hold Executive and/or Committee Advisor positions, and ensure all events carry out the organization’s mission by providing value to our members.
Each year, PYP selects new Board Members to join the Leadership Team for 1-, 2-, or 3-year terms running January through December. The Nominating Committee oversees the selection process for each position within the Board, which includes:
- Past President
- President
- Vice President
- Governance Advisor/Secretary
- Treasurer
- Membership
- Social Events
- Professional Development
- Technology
- Marketing
- Community Outreach
Applications for the 2027 Board of Directors are open. If you are interested, please complete the online application below.
Our application process is intentionally broad; please apply to join the Board of Directors as a whole rather than for a specific position. This lets us learn about your overall skills and background, and we will use the interview process to discuss your specific interests and see where your talents best align with our current organizational needs. The current Board positions for which we are considering candidates for the 2027 year are:
- Vice President
- Governance Advisor/Secretary
- Membership
- Social Events
- Professional Development
- Technology
- Community Outreach
After you submit your application, a nominating committee member will follow up. The Board selects the slate at the Board meeting immediately after the application deadline.
Being a Board Member has benefits. As a Board Member, you help lead Pittsburgh's premier young professionals organization. This involves interacting with many organizations and leaders throughout the city. You also gain invaluable team-building and leadership experience working with your fellow Board Members to improve the organization and the region.
Other benefits include:
- Setting the direction for programming and future vision, including input on events, marketing, and public relations.
- Interacting with other organizations and local leaders.
- Gaining personal and business relationships through close interactions with fellow Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Members.
- Learning about and taking responsibility for the financial management of the organization.
- Developing leadership skills for future professional roles.
Responsibilities and requirements to become a part of the Board, include:
- Must be a current PYP member at the Professional level.
- Ensure all events and actions of the organization comply with the mission of PYP.
- Complete tasks assigned by the President and Board.
- Work with other Board members in the best interest of PYP.
- Oversee the financial stability of the organization.
- Attend PYP events (as many as you can).
- Professional experience in project management, accounting, web development, non-profit leadership, and public relations is a plus.