YPAL is a volunteer organization for young professionals, run by a board of young professionals. We’re looking for our next leadership team!
Over the course of this 1-year commitment, you’ll get an inside look into how boards operate and have the opportunity to meet many different leaders shaping the future of Louisville.
Board of Directors Job Description
Timeline and Directions
Friday, March 24 (5:00 p.m.): Applications and letters of recommendation are due to Ann Marie Kelly. Please send recommendation letters via e-mail to: annmarie.kelly@ypal.org.
Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6 (5:00-10:00 p.m.): Candidates interview with the nomination committee at 400 W Market St, 32nd Floor.You will be notified the week of March 27th if you have been selected to interview.
Please keep both nights open, if you are asked to interview your appointment could be anytime between 5-10pm during one of those two days.
Wednesday, April 19: Nomination committee makes final recommendation to the Board of Directors to vote in candidates.
Friday, April 21: Newly elected Board of Directors is publicly announced.
Board Transition Mandatory Dates
May 8: New Board Member Orientation (5:30 p.m.)
May 17: Joint Board of Directors meeting (5:30 p.m.)
May 22: New Board Member Orientation (5:30 p.m.)
June 10: Summer Board retreat (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
June 21: Joint Board of Directors Meet & Greet (5:30 p.m.)
July 1, 2016: YPAL’s 2017-2018 Board term officially begins.
July 30, 2018: YPAL’s 2017-2018 Board term officially ends.
Monthly meetings:
Executive Committee meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm).
Board of Directors meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm).
*If you have any issues with the application, please reach out to AnnMarie.Kelly@YPAL.org for a word document version of the application.