YAF Advisory Committee Open Positions

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: AIA Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee

Application Deadline: August 6, 2012

The Young Architects Forum (YAF) is the voice of architects in the early stages of their career and the catalyst for change within the profession and our communities. Working closely with the AIA College of Fellows (COF), the YAF is leading the future of the profession with a focus on architects licensed less than 10 years. The national YAF AdCom is charged with encouraging the development of national and regional programs of interest to young architects and supporting the creation of YAF groups within local chapters. YAF programs, activities, and resources serve young architects by providing information and leadership; promoting excellence through fellowship with other professionals; and encouraging mentoring to enhance individual, community, and professional development. Click here to read more about volunteer expectations.

Advisory Committee positions available January 1, 2013:

Vice Chair		Current Vice Chair is Brad Benjamin
Communications Advisor		Current Communications Advisor is Deepika Padam
Programs Advisor		Current YAF Programs Advisor is Matt Dumich
Young Architect Regional Director Advisor		Current YARD Advisor is Jason Dale Pierce.

Please Note: Advisor terms are two years and the vice chair term is three years (including chair and past chair positions). Major meetings of the AdCom are typically scheduled three times a year (AIA Grassroots, AIA National Convention, and a fall YAF conference) along with monthly conference calls.

2012 YAF Programs

Summit20
YAF/COD Ideas Competition
Connection e-magazine

Application Process

Application Requirements:

• Applicant Letter of Interest: one 8.5”x11” page describing applicant's interest in a specific position.
• Back-up materials: five 8.5”x11” pages maximum, including applicant's resume at a minimum.
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from an AIA component leader (such as a Chapter President, Regional Director, or Component Executive).

Please address application materials to AdCom Selection Committee Chair, Brad Benjamin. Please submit application as a PDF document titled
“YAF_AdCom_Application_LastName_FirstName.pdf” and e-mail to yaf@aia.org.
Eligibility: Nominees must be members of the AIA in good standing, and architects licensed ten years or less, for at least the first year of their term. Appointments are based on submitted materials, and selection will be made by the YAF AdCom selection committee in late August of the preceding year. Although the Young Architect Regional Director (YARD) roster often serves as a pool of nominees for the AdCom positions, YARD experience is not required. Other members of the AdCom (in a non-voting capacity) include the immediate AdCom Past-Chair, the Emerging Professionals Director, an AIA Board Representative, and a COF Executive Committee Liaison.

 More about YAF at: http://www.aia.org/professionals/groups/yaf/index.htm
More about YAF Volunteering at: http://www.aia.org/professionals/groups/yaf/AIAB095335