Are you a forward-thinking marketing leader looking to make a lasting impact in the Queen City? AMA Charlotte is officially calling for a dedicated volunteer to step into the role of President-Elect!

This unique leadership opportunity is designed for someone passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and community across Charlotte's marketing landscape. As President-Elect, you will shadow our current President, gain hands-on executive experience, and help set the strategic direction for our chapter before stepping into the Presidency.

What Is the President-Elect Role?

The President-Elect serves as a vital bridge between AMA Charlotte’s present and future. In this position, you will work closely alongside chapter leadership, co-facilitate strategic planning, and build strong connections with AMA National and peer chapters across the country.

It’s the perfect opportunity to grow your executive leadership skillset in an encouraging, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Executive Leadership: Partner with the current President to guide chapter strategy, board operations, and high-priority initiatives.

• Prepare for the Presidency: Shadow key operational areas, attend board retreats, and co-lead mid-year planning to ensure a seamless transition into the President role.

• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate across board functions to recruit future leaders, promote chapter succession, and champion DEI and ethical values.

• Represent AMA Charlotte: Serve as a voice for our local chapter at national events, including the annual AMA Leadership Summit.

Time Commitment & Profile:

• Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week.

• Ideal Profile: A future-focused, collaborative marketer with strategic instincts and an enthusiastic commitment to empowering our local community.

Looking Ahead: The President Role

Following a period of hands-on training and mentorship as President-Elect, you will step into the role of President serving as the Chief Executive Officer of AMA Charlotte.

As President, you will lead with vision, manage chapter strategy, oversee executive budgets, facilitate monthly board meetings, and act as the public face of our chapter.

• Time Commitment: Approximately 10–15 hours per week.

• Ideal Profile: A decisive yet empathetic big-picture thinker and confident public speaker dedicated to driving excellence and inclusion.

Requirements to Apply

To be eligible for the President-Elect role, candidates must:

Be or be willing to become an active member of the American Marketing Association – Charlotte Chapter.
Have prior board leadership experience (such as serving on a board or leading a committee/task force for a professional, nonprofit, or civic organization).
Be ready and willing to transition into the President role following your training period alongside the current President.