Call for Applications: Truman Scholars Association Board of Directors

The nominating committee for the Truman Scholars Association is now accepting applications for open seats on its board of directors.  Truman Scholars from all classes and backgrounds are encouraged to apply by Friday, August 5, 2011.

About the Truman Scholars Association

The Truman Scholars Association (TSA) is comprised of all recipients of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.  TSA’s mission is to empower Truman Scholars, promote public serve, and change the world.  TSA strives to cultivate fellowship among scholars and highlight the value of public service.  TSA activities include a biennialnationalconference, finalistdinners across the country, maintaining the TSAblog, presence in socialmedia, and fundraising and development via theTrumanScholarsAnnualFund.

About the TSA Board of Directors

The board of directors designs and implements TSA’s activities.  TSA is an all-volunteer organization, and directors commit time to helping TSA accomplish its goals.  Directors serve three-year terms on a voluntary basis.  Directors commit to attending two-plus conference calls per month (committee and full board meetings).  Other calls are held as needed to accomplish TSA’s work, and directors are expected to work between meetings on TSA activities.  The board also meets in person one weekend each fall.  While the board’s work fluctuates over the year, directors generally commit 4-8 hours per month on TSA business.

TSA’s Specific Needs

The nominating committee seeks applicants with a diversity of skills vital to TSA’s goals.  The nominating committee is specifically seeking candidates with the following:

1.     Experience, networks, and energy to contribute to TSA fundraising and development efforts

2.     Time to contribute to and manage TSA’s social media presence on at least a weekly basis

3.     Technical proficiency, such as experience with Google Forms, HTML, and e-newsletter platforms

If you have skills or experience in any of the above areas, please mention it in your statement of interest.

How to Apply

All interested scholars -- of any background, from any class, in public service or not -- are invited to apply via a simple two-part process:

●      Complete the short online form at http://bit.ly/tsa-app.

●      Email one attachment in PDF format containing a short statement of interest and a resume to tsa@trumanscholars.org.  The attachment’s file name should include your full name.

The statement of interest should be approximately 250-500 words and address the following questions:

●      What is your vision of TSA?

●      Why do you want to join the TSA board of directors?

●      How would you help TSA develop and reach its goals?

The nominating committee may conduct 20-minute phone interviews with finalist candidates as needed. 

Election Process

The nominating committee of current board members will propose nominees to the full board in late August.  New directors will be notified shortly thereafter.  TSA’s first board meeting for 2011-2012 will take place on September 13, 2011, at 9 PM ET.  Applicants are expected to reserve this date and attend this meeting if elected.

Please send any questions to tsa@trumanscholars.org or contact any currentdirectors.  We hope you will consider applying for this important role in our Truman Scholar community.