Sample Job Description Mentoring Chair

Sample Position Description—Mentoring Chair

Position Impact

The Mentoring Chair directs the mentoring component of the Inn.
If deemed necessary, the chair is authorized to form a committee, ideally comprised of:
- members who are not officers
- members who have been in the role of either mentor or mentee
- between 3–5 members

Position Responsibilities

As part of the Inn’s strategic planning process, determine whether or not the Inn will implement a mentoring program, or engage in a series of mentoring activities that will comprise a program (models available)
Create a general plan for the year's mentoring efforts in advance (before the first meeting in the fall) with the approval of the executive committee
Communicate widely and often the mentoring opportunities to all Inn members
Encourage all levels of membership to participate
Create pairings or groupings of mentor/mentees; check in on mentors and mentees on progress, readjust as necessary
Organize the mentoring activities
Create and deploy satisfaction evaluations at the end of each activity or program year; share results with the national office

Position Qualifications

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

Commitment Required

The term of this position is two years, commencing on July 1, and may be appointed for additional terms.

Training

Must meet with the outgoing Mentoring Chair or President to review the current standing of the Inn’s mentoring efforts
Review the Inn’s most recent membership satisfaction survey to determine previous successes or challenges encountered in the position
Review the resources available in the Mentoring section of the national office website
Optional: Attend a Leadership Summit

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