Sample Job Description—Membership Chair

Position Impact

While the Masters of the Bench or the executive committee make the actual selection of new members, a small membership committee, lead by a chair, can serve the valuable function of building a file of potential members for consideration.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain process for new member solicitation
• Coordinate presentations at local or state bar meetings and presentations at section bar meetings for recruitment of new members
• Screen applicants and make recommendations
• Create a waiting list of potential members suggested by current members

• The person in this position must maintain an active status with the Inn throughout his or her term.

• The term of this position is two years, commencing on July 1 following the elections.

Training

• Meet with the outgoing Membership Committee Chair to review the current standing of the membership rolls and ratios and the waiting list of potential members
• Review the Inn’s most recent self-evaluation to determine previous successes or challenges encountered in the position.

Responsible To/Responsible For

• Reports to the Executive Committee