Region Managers/Coordinators

Application Deadline: January 15 - Apply Now

Region managers and coordinators have the opportunity to gain additional leadership experience as they work with a wider network of people that extend beyond the local chapter level and outside of the ARMA membership. Serving as a region manager or coordinator also provides valuable training for those interested in seeking a position on the ARMA International Board of Directors.

REGION MANAGER DUTIES:
In addition to the coordinator duties listed below, region managers:

• appoint and manage up to four coordinators to provide chapter and region support within a specified geographic area
• provide overall coordination of all region activities and initiatives
• appoint a region treasurer to administer the region fund for appropriate travel and related expenses
• compile activity reports submitted by their region coordinators and submit the consolidated report to the association's Board of Directors

REGION COORDINATOR DUTIES:

• provide assistance and direction to chapters (and to those members who are not affiliated with a chapter) within the specified geographic region
• visit assigned chapters, as requested, with a minimum of one visit per year to each chapter
• help organize and charter new chapters in their region
• assist the region manager with coordination and implementation of regional activities such as leadership conferences and special projects
• assist with regional initiatives such as the development of Web sites, newsletters, and budgets
• forward comments from chapters and unaffiliated members to the ARMA International Board of Directors or ARMA headquarters, as appropriate
• submit an activity report to their region manager 45 days prior to the spring and fall ARMA International board meetings
• provide a communication link with the Member Services Department at ARMA headquarters
• partner with Member Services to provide chapter operations training, as necessary
• participate in ARMA International leadership training meetings, as required

ELIGIBILITY:

• must have been a member of ARMA International for a minimum of the three consecutive previous years
• must have prior chapter leadership experience, preferably as chapter president
• must have strong oral and written communication skills
• must be detail-oriented and self-directed
• must have the ability and willingness to travel to chapters in the region
• must have earned the recognition of members in the region
• may not simultaneously serve as a chapter president or the chair of any ARMA International committee or task force (may serve on a chapter board or as a member of any ARMA International committee or task force)
• if applying for region manager, must have served as region coordinator for at least one term

LENGTH OF TERM:
Region Managers and Coordinators will serve two-year terms and may reapply for up to one additional consecutive two-year term.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT:
Leadership training for Region Manager and Coordinator program participants will be provided throughout the year

For more information, contact your current region manager, or Trevor Mitchell, director of member services.