Join the AIGA Baltimore Board

AIGA Baltimore is powered by 100% volunteers. Founded in 1988, AIGA Baltimore has over 150 professional, associate, and student members from Baltimore and the surrounding area. Our members represent a variety of professions under the umbrella of communication design, ranging from book and type design to interactive design and experience design.

At AIGA Baltimore, we want our board to represent the diverse community in which we live. We want board members who are dedicated, excited, and passionate about the Baltimore creative community and want to support, amplify, and collaborate with all of the amazing talent that exists within our city.

Board Nominations is an opportunity to nominate individuals (or yourself!) to join the AIGA Baltimore chapter as a board and/or committee member. The nominations will elect the chapter’s next team of executive officers to serve AIGA Baltimore’s community.

Board Eligibility

• Living in Baltimore or surrounding DMV regions
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Board position: AIGA membership is required
  (Note: Membership is not required when you apply but is required once voted in.)
• Committee position: AIGA membership is not required
• Nominations open: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 @ 9:00 PM EST– Thursday, January 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST

Not a member? Join today.

Board Requirements

Joining the AIGA Baltimore Board is a two-year commitment for Directors and a one-year term for Chairs/Coordinators. Board members have the option to stay on longer their commitment and have the opportunity to switch to different positions. Specific responsibilities vary by role, but, board members are expected to:

• Be (or become) members of AIGA members in good standing at any level. It’s important to note that AIGA’s National staff will work with members to break it up into monthly payments or provide support for board members who would like to serve but are unable to meet the cost of higher membership levels. If you want more information, reach out to the membership team (membership@aiga.org).
• Attend all required planning retreats and monthly board meetings.
• Attend all major events. (board members get to attend most events for free!)
• Be communicative and responsive! Time commitment varies by role and season, but we recommend applying if you are comfortable committing to 5 hours per week. We use Slack and email. Feel free to join our Slack group at any time.

Nomination Process

1. Review the open positions and descriptions. Choose a position you might be interested in.
2. Apply via our nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else!
3. After submissions close, the AIGA Baltimore board will review submissions and the applicants.
4. AIGA Baltimore board will hold applicant interviews throughout December to January.
5. Chapter slate vote: The slate of nominees will be approved by the current board and nominee committee. The chapter slate will then be presented to all AIGA Baltimore members for a majority vote election.
6. Term start: Elected candidates will be onboarded and new board/committee members will begin their term on January 31, 2025.

DEIA Director + Chair
The Chair of DEIA will collaborate with the DEIA Director in advocating for marginalized groups in the Baltimore creative community.

• Researching and recommending inclusive practices for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
  Coordinating meetings with the DEI Committee, reporting updates to the Board
• Working with our Programming and Communications teams as determined to create content and experiences that celebrate and appeal to the diverse community of Baltimore
• Maintaining partnerships locally and nationally with organizations and individuals to elevate our impact, specifically from underrepresented communities

Education Director + Chair
You know that a mind is a terrible thing to waste—especially a creative one! And you know that today’s design students are tomorrow’s thought leaders. Ensuring that the next generation of designers gets the support it needs from AIGA will be your number one priority.

• Establishing relationships with student group leaders and acting as a liaison between AIGA Baltimore and Student Groups
• Organizing events and initiatives directed to students, including the annual Ink & Pixels student conference in April and Flux Student Design Competition in the Fall
• Organizing programming fostering professional development for non-students

Membership & Volunteer Chair
Must love people! The ability to build relationships and foster connections with our members is required. Having a passion for spreading design love is also a huge plus.

• Developing at least one “members only” event
• Creating and managing distribution of a welcome packet (digital or printed) to new members
• Reaching out to members whose memberships have expired or are up for renewal
• Developing ways to increase and retain our membership
• Establishes and maintains annual budgets with each director

Design Scholarship Chair
The Design Scholarship Chair will lead the development of AIGA Baltimore’s scholarship program, championing and cheering for the next wave of creative talent in the DMV!

• Develops the scholarship program, including criteria for eligibility, application processes, and award guidelines.
• Conducts research by engaging with other AIGA chapters and organizations to identify best practices for scholarship management.
• Build partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders to secure funding and resources for the scholarship.
• Assembles a judging panel and oversees the review and selection process to ensure fairness and transparency.

BMORE Design Week Chair
The BMORE Design Week Chair leads the planning, coordination, and execution of AIGA Baltimore’s annual week-long celebration of design, fostering creativity and collaboration within the local design community.

• Oversees event planning, including developing themes, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a diverse lineup of programming.
• Builds partnerships with local creatives, organizations, and sponsors to enrich event offerings and maximize engagement.
• Leads a team of volunteers, delegating responsibilities and ensuring all events run smoothly and efficiently.
• Collaborates with the communications team to market the week’s events, manage registration, and engage with attendees before, during, and after the celebration.

Flux Chair
The Flux Chair oversees the planning, execution, and promotion of the Flux Student Design Competition, an annual event that highlights and celebrates emerging design talent!

• Oversees competition logistics, including entry submissions, judging, and the awards ceremony.
• Builds relationships with students, educators, and professionals to promote participation and sponsorship.
• Collaborates with the board and volunteers to secure judges and execute tasks for a successful event.
• Partners with the communications team to market the competition and ensure its visibility.

Programming Coordinator
Must love planning! Attention to detail and top-notch time management skills are a must. You should also be able to juggle multiple event issues at once: budget, venue, catering, promotions, speakers, volunteers, etc.

• Generating ideas for and planning two large-scale special events each year
• Ensuring events are attractive to members and add value to their memberships
• Collaborating with other board members on their event needs

Ready to apply your talents to benefit the creative community in Baltimore? Fill out this form to apply or to nominate someone you know!