ATD Detroit Leadership

Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.

Grow your leadership, expand your professional network, and help shape the future of talent development across Metro Detroit.

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Why Serve with ATD Detroit?

At ATD Detroit, we do not just develop talent, we develop leaders. Volunteer leadership gives you an opportunity to contribute to the profession while strengthening skills and relationships that can support your own continued growth.

Grow Your Leadership

Strengthen your ability to lead teams, guide initiatives, make decisions, and influence organizational outcomes.

Expand Your Network

Build meaningful relationships with talent development professionals, community partners, and business leaders.

Increase Your Visibility

Represent the chapter, lead initiatives, facilitate conversations, and share your professional expertise.

Continue Learning

Stay connected to new ideas, emerging practices, and professionals working throughout the talent development field.

Build Your Experience

Gain practical experience in strategy, governance, project leadership, marketing, programs, events, and member engagement.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help create learning, connection, and professional development opportunities for the Metro Detroit community.

Leadership Is a Journey

You do not have to begin at the top. ATD Detroit offers opportunities to contribute and grow at every stage of your leadership journey.

Volunteer → Committee Member → Director → Vice President → President-Elect → President

Explore Leadership Opportunities

Learn more about the many ways you can use your talents, develop new skills, and contribute to the future of ATD Detroit.

Expressions of interest are accepted year-round. While not every position is currently vacant, we welcome the opportunity to connect with members interested in current or future leadership opportunities.

Executive Leadership

Executive leaders help guide chapter strategy, operations, programs, member value, and long-term success.

President

Provides strategic leadership and works with the Board of Directors to advance the chapter’s mission.

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President-Elect

Supports chapter priorities and prepares to assume the role of President.

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Vice President of Marketing

Leads chapter marketing strategy, brand awareness, and promotion of membership, programs, and events.

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Vice President of Administration & Technology

Supports chapter administration, records, technology systems, and operational effectiveness.

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Vice President of Events

Provides leadership for engaging chapter events, networking experiences, and event operations.

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Vice President of Membership

Leads efforts to attract, welcome, engage, and retain ATD Detroit members.

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Vice President of Communications

Guides clear, timely, and engaging communications for members and the broader community.

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Vice President of Programs

Leads the development of relevant learning programs for talent development professionals.

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Vice President of Development

Supports chapter growth through partnerships, leadership development, and strategic initiatives.

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Director Opportunities

Directors provide hands-on leadership and work closely with vice presidents and volunteer teams to move chapter initiatives forward.

Director of Social Media

Creates engaging content that showcases the chapter, its members, and its programs.

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Director of Member Outreach

Helps welcome, connect, and engage current and prospective ATD Detroit members.

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Director of Sponsorships

Builds relationships with organizations interested in supporting ATD Detroit’s mission and programs.

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Director of Programming & Engagement

Supports meaningful programs that encourage participation, learning, and professional connection.

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Director of Events Management

Coordinates logistics and helps create welcoming experiences for attendees, speakers, and volunteers.

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Special Leadership Opportunities

These specialized positions offer additional ways to contribute expertise, stewardship, and project leadership.

Financial Advisor

Supports responsible financial stewardship, budgeting, recordkeeping, and reporting.

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Conference Chair

Leads conference planning and coordination in partnership with board members and volunteer teams.

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Ready to Explore Leadership?

Not sure which role is the best fit? That is perfectly okay. Share your experience and interests through our Leadership Interest Form, and begin a conversation about current or future opportunities to serve.

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The future of ATD Detroit is built by volunteers who choose to lead.

Questions? We'd love to talk with you before you apply. email: admin@detroitatd.org

Leadership Role Overviews

Explore what each role contributes, the types of activities involved, and where your interests and strengths may be a great fit.

These summaries provide a welcoming introduction to each leadership opportunity. Applicants considering a formal board or director position are encouraged to review the complete position description before moving forward.

President

Lead the vision. Develop others. Strengthen the chapter.

The President provides strategic leadership for ATD Detroit and partners with the Board of Directors to advance the chapter’s mission, priorities, member value, and long-term sustainability.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide the chapter’s strategic direction and priorities.
Lead board meetings and support effective governance.
Develop and empower board members and volunteer leaders.
Represent ATD Detroit with members, partners, and ATD National.
Build collaboration and accountability across the leadership team.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy strategic leadership, developing others, building consensus, representing an organization, and creating lasting impact.

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President-Elect

Learn the chapter. Support the vision. Prepare to lead.

The President-Elect works closely with the President, supports strategic priorities, and builds the experience and relationships needed to transition into the presidency.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Partner with the President and Board on chapter priorities.
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects.
Learn all major areas of chapter operations.
Support leadership recruitment and succession planning.
Prepare for a thoughtful transition into the President role.

This role may be a great fit if you: are ready to grow into executive volunteer leadership, enjoy learning how organizations operate, and want to help shape ATD Detroit’s future.

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Vice President of Marketing

Build visibility. Tell our story. Inspire engagement.

The Vice President of Marketing guides strategies that increase awareness of ATD Detroit, communicate member value, and promote the chapter’s events, programs, and impact.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide chapter marketing strategy and promotional campaigns.
Strengthen awareness of ATD Detroit and its member value.
Support consistent use of the ATD brand.
Collaborate with Programs, Events, Membership, and Communications.
Review marketing performance and identify growth opportunities.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy branding, storytelling, campaigns, audience engagement, creativity, and connecting people with valuable opportunities.

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Vice President of Administration & Technology

Strengthen systems. Preserve knowledge. Improve operations.

This role supports the administrative and technological foundation that keeps ATD Detroit organized, connected, and operating effectively.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Support board administration and organizational records.
Help maintain chapter systems, platforms, and access.
Document processes and improve operational continuity.
Identify technology solutions that support chapter needs.
Help leadership work efficiently and securely.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy organization, technology, documentation, process improvement, problem solving, and helping others work more effectively.

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Vice President of Events

Bring people together. Create connection. Elevate the experience.

The Vice President of Events provides strategic leadership for chapter events, networking experiences, venues, logistics, and attendee experience.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide the chapter’s event strategy and calendar.
Coordinate with venues, partners, speakers, and volunteers.
Support event budgets, timelines, and logistics.
Create welcoming and engaging participant experiences.
Evaluate events and recommend future improvements.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy event strategy, hospitality, logistics, relationship management, and transforming ideas into memorable experiences.

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Vice President of Membership

Welcome members. Build belonging. Strengthen engagement.

The Vice President of Membership leads strategies that attract, welcome, engage, and retain ATD Detroit members.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide member recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Strengthen the experience of new and existing members.
Monitor membership trends and engagement.
Connect members with programs, resources, and volunteer roles.
Collaborate across the board to increase member value.

This role may be a great fit if you: love building relationships, welcoming people, understanding member needs, and creating a strong sense of community.

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Vice President of Communications

Keep members informed. Clarify the message. Strengthen connection.

The Vice President of Communications guides clear, timely, and engaging chapter communications for members and the broader community.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide the chapter’s communication strategy and calendar.
Support newsletters, announcements, and member messaging.
Ensure communications are clear, consistent, and timely.
Collaborate with Marketing and other chapter leaders.
Share the value and impact of ATD Detroit.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy writing, editing, storytelling, organizing information, and tailoring messages for different audiences.

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Vice President of Programs

Create learning. Engage experts. Advance the profession.

The Vice President of Programs leads the development of relevant, high-quality learning opportunities for talent development professionals.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Guide chapter program strategy and learning priorities.
Identify and cultivate speakers and subject-matter experts.
Coordinate program planning with Events and Marketing.
Support strong learning design and participant experience.
Use feedback to improve future programming.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy learning design, speaker relations, facilitation, emerging industry topics, and creating meaningful development experiences.

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Vice President of Development

Cultivate partnerships. Develop leaders. Support chapter growth.

The Vice President of Development supports chapter sustainability through strategic relationships, leadership development, and initiatives that expand ATD Detroit’s impact.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Identify opportunities for strategic chapter growth.
Build relationships with partners and community stakeholders.
Support leadership and volunteer development.
Collaborate on sponsorship and resource-development efforts.
Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen the chapter.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy building partnerships, developing people, thinking strategically, and turning relationships into shared opportunities.

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Director of Member Outreach

Reach out. Build relationships. Help members feel connected.

The Director of Member Outreach helps welcome, connect, and engage current and prospective ATD Detroit members.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Welcome new and prospective members.
Support personal outreach and follow-up.
Connect members with events and volunteer opportunities.
Gather feedback about member interests and needs.
Support membership recruitment and retention.

This role may be a great fit if you: are warm, approachable, relationship-focused, and energized by helping people find meaningful ways to participate.

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Director of Sponsorships

Build partnerships. Create value. Expand chapter resources.

The Director of Sponsorships builds relationships with organizations interested in supporting ATD Detroit’s mission, members, events, and professional community.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Identify and cultivate prospective sponsors.
Communicate sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Coordinate sponsor follow-up and benefit fulfillment.
Maintain relationships with existing sponsors.
Collaborate with Events, Marketing, and Development.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy relationship building, business development, communicating value, and creating partnerships that benefit everyone involved.

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Director of Programming & Engagement

Support learning. Encourage participation. Create connection.

This director supports learning experiences and activities that encourage member participation, professional growth, and meaningful connection.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Support program planning and speaker coordination.
Help design interactive and engaging experiences.
Assist with participant communication and follow-up.
Gather feedback and recommend improvements.
Support special programs and initiatives.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy learning experiences, member engagement, coordination, facilitation, and helping good ideas come to life.

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Director of Events Management

Coordinate the details. Welcome attendees. Make events run smoothly.

The Director of Events Management provides hands-on support for event logistics and helps create a smooth experience for attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Support event timelines, logistics, and checklists.
Coordinate registration, venue, and onsite details.
Communicate with speakers, vendors, and volunteers.
Help troubleshoot event-day needs.
Support post-event follow-up and evaluation.

This role may be a great fit if you: are organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, welcoming, and energized by creating excellent event experiences.

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Financial Advisor

Support stewardship. Strengthen clarity. Help protect the chapter.

The Financial Advisor supports responsible budgeting, financial reporting, documentation, and sound decision-making for ATD Detroit.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Support development and monitoring of the annual budget.
Help maintain or review accurate financial records.
Provide clear financial information to chapter leadership.
Support appropriate controls and documentation.
Advise leaders on financial sustainability and decisions.

This role may be a great fit if you: bring financial knowledge, accuracy, integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to make financial information clear.

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Conference Chair

Signature Project Leadership

Lead the team. Shape the experience. Bring the conference to life.

The Conference Chair leads the planning and coordination of ATD Detroit’s conference in partnership with board members, committee volunteers, presenters, sponsors, vendors, and the venue. This role may be filled for each annual conference cycle.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

Lead the conference planning team and overall timeline.
Coordinate programming, speakers, sponsors, and logistics.
Facilitate planning meetings and track key deliverables.
Support the conference budget and attendee experience.
Lead post-conference evaluation and recommendations.

This role may be a great fit if you: enjoy project leadership, event strategy, delegation, collaboration, organizing complex work, and creating a signature experience.

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Not Sure Which Role Is Right for You?

That is perfectly okay. Many volunteer leaders begin by helping with a committee, event, or special project. Complete the application and tell us about your interests, we would be happy to begin a conversation and help you explore where your talents could make the greatest impact.

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